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OVERALL STATE RANK
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How we determine rankings
Our 2023 state ranking for assisted living uses A Place for Mom’s proprietary data collected from our community partners. First, we sorted through our metrics and grouped them into three pillars that are key in a quality assisted living experience. We weighted these pillars differently based on insights from our senior living experts. Then, we used these categories and their weighting to determine how each state ranks.
Top ranked Ohio cities for assisted living overall
I have already told family and friends, that I would recommend Bowen Elderly if they ever needed it. We are eternally grateful. The aides there were great, too.[name removed] was fantastic especially in...
I can not say enough great things about Home Sweet Home, it's a wonderful place. The care is outstanding, it's comfortable, and feels like family living. I'd give them a 10 out of 5 if I could! I really can...
Such a lovely facility with staff that has compassion. Very clean. We only wish that we had a better variety of activities to choose from. The residents need more of a variety. Overall, a lovely assisted...
I am very happy I chose this facility for my mom. I have peace of mind that she is being well cared for! I picked this community because it was a smaller community and financially more feasible. Also,...
[name removed] is the most unreal attentive caring director of nursing and the entire staff is loving consistent and attentive I could not recommend maplewood enough for care of your loved one. ...
Clean, kind, taken care of well, good interaction with the family. Business side was very helpful and made it easy to do the paperwork and all that was needed.
The staff are very easy to work with and very helpful. We had a lot of issues with our loved one's long term care insurance, and they went above and beyond, constantly faxing and constantly emailing. We...
[name removed] is the most unreal attentive caring director of nursing and the entire staff is loving consistent and attentive I could not recommend maplewood enough for care of your loved one. ...
I would recommend Vista Veranda to others. The food is of good quality. The staff is responsive to the family. The housekeeping is okay. The move in process was on our own. However, when my Aunt moved from...
My loved one is a resident at Danbury of Columbus. These folks are stellar. The most important thing to say about them is that they are kind, competent, and they are dealing with my mother in a manner that...
I'd say it was the best place we looked at (and we looked at a LOT) and overall Mom is happy there. I think the facility struggles with staffing (especially in meal prep and dining services) but I would...
The whole community has a home like feel. The friendly staff truly care about the residents and their families. The Executive Director sets the tone and pleasant atmosphere you get when you enter the...
I'm currently a resident at The Kenwood by Senior Star. I came to look at this place and loved it, so I moved in! There is lots to do, everyone is so friendly at this facility. I'm happy to be here. I live...
My mom has had a good experience there so far. Staff and residents have been very welcoming. What the community offered overall. Independent and assisted living rooms are integrated on floors and allows more...
[name removed] the retirement coordinator is great at her position. She makes the transition to Senior living at Bridgeway Pointe very easy. Overall the whole staff is very good. I would recommend...
The cost of living in Ohio is lower than the national average, which is reflected in the state’s range of costs of assisted living: approximately $3,000 to $7,000 per month. This range is an estimate based on A Place for Mom’s proprietary data on the actual costs paid by referred families at partnering assisted living facilities in Ohio.[01]
Assisted living prices can vary and are affected by several factors including location, services, and amenities offered, as well as the specific care needs of an individual. Communities located near larger cities, like Columbus or Cincinnati, are likely to be more expensive. Certain amenities and specialized services can also add to monthly costs.
Other factors that can affect the cost of assisted living may include:
Many families pay for assisted living room and board fees using a combination of private pay methods, including personal savings and retirement funds. However, families may also use Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, or veterans benefits to cover some medical and personal care services.
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There are numerous ways to pay for senior care in Ohio, and it’s common for families to blend a variety of payment methods. Keep in mind that early planning often provides families with more payment options. The following section has information on several payment options, including private pay, veterans benefits, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Private pay is a term that describes using your own personal funds to pay for something. Personal funds used to pay assisted living costs may include money from the sale of a home, a savings account, pension payments or a retirement account. Many of the families we refer to assisted living use a combination of personal funds to pay, including the following common options.
Assisted living facilities in Ohio are referred to as residential care facilities and are licensed by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). The state defines these facilities as accommodations that provide personal care services for three or more people. Assisted living facilities must adhere to building, staffing and service regulations that include the following requirements:[09]
In Ohio, assisted living facilities are required to renew its license annually. Additionally, the Ohio Department of Health will perform at least one facility inspection every nine to fifteen months. In addition to reviewing previous inspection surveys and any complaints lodged against the facility, inspectors assess compliance with state laws and regulations, which may include evaluating the following:[09]
The Ohio Health Care Provider Search tool allows families to research information about assisted living facilities in Ohio. The tool doesn’t provide an inspection report or details about complaints, but it does list the facility’s current licensure status. The following tips can help you navigate the search tool:
Our free tool provides options, advice, and next steps based on your unique situation.
We developed a system to rate each state on how easy – or difficult – it is to find important assisted living records and reports, and compiled tips to help you in your search.
States with the most transparent records allow you to look up important information about each assisted living facility online, including inspections, complaints, survey results, violations, capacity, and whether the facility accepts Medicaid.
Public access to assisted living records and reports for the state of Ohio is high. Key findings that informed this rating include:
We developed a standard methodology for state data collection and evaluation, and based our rating primarily on the objective, state-specific accessibility criteria outlined in these questions:
1. Are licensed assisted living communities listed online in any form? Yes
2. If Yes to #1, is the information updated frequently? Yes
3. If Yes to #1, is the list of licensed communities searchable? Yes
4. Does the state post inspections, complaints, survey results, or violations online? Yes
5. If Yes to #4, is the information updated frequently (within 90 days)? No
6. If Yes to #2 and #4, is the enforcement information included in the same place as licensed communities? Yes
7. If Yes to #4 and No to #6, are violations and inspections searchable at all? Yes
8. Is information about special licensing for care shown? Yes
9. Is capacity shown? No
10. Are payment types shown (e.g., Medicaid, private pay)? Yes
11. Is the administrator/contact name shown? Yes
12. Can the state fine a facility? No
13. What is the frequency of inspections? [Every 12 months]
14. Does the website include pricing of facilities? No
A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services. Residential state supplement.
United States Census Bureau. (2021). American community survey: Ohio, 65 to 74 years, 75 years and over, veteran status (S2101).
Ohio Department of Medicaid. Services.
Ohio Department of Medicaid. Aged, blind or disabled (ABD) Medicaid.
Ohio Department of Insurance. Medicare savings programs.
Ohio Department of Insurance. Ohio senior health insurance information program (OSHIIP).
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Help with drug costs. Medicare.gov.
Legislative Service Commission. (2018, March 1). Ohio Administrative Code: Chapter 3701-16: Residential Care Facility.
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