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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Boardman, OH for 2024

Once a major industrial area along a busy railroad line, Boardman is now a suburban community within the city of Youngstown. The more than 8,000 seniors who live in this neighborhood enjoy great air quality, low rates of violent crime and an affordable cost of living with reasonable taxes.

Seniors in Boardman who are unable to handle activities of daily living on their own may choose to live in the area’s assisted living facilities. These senior communities offer help with housekeeping, laundry, medication, grooming and other duties as well as room, board and amenities. The average cost for assisted living facilities in Boardman is $4,038 per month. Older adults who require more help than an assisted living community can offer, such as round-the-clock medical supervision, may need to move into a nursing facility. Older adults who don’t require any assistance are better off in their own homes or independent living communities.

This guide contains further information about the cost of assisted living in nearby cities and the pros and cons of living in Boardman for seniors. Families can contact the resources to get help with a variety of topics related to long-term care. 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Boardman

Assisted living facilities, or residential care facilities (RCFs), in Boardman are regulated by the Ohio Department of Health. Every RCF must comply with the licensing and inspection requirements described in Chapter 3721 of the Ohio Revised Code and Chapter 3701-16 of the Ohio Administrative Code. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Boardman

  • In terms of housing, utilities and transportation, Boardman is an affordable place for seniors to reside. The overall cost of living is 25.3% lower than the national average and 7.9% lower than the Ohio average. Boardman also has lower living costs than nearby Youngstown. 
  • Affordability in Boardman is complemented by Ohio’s friendly tax policies for low-income seniors. Social security benefits are exempt from state income tax. Income from retirement accounts and pensions is taxed at a progressive rate ranging from 0% to 4.797% for every dollar earned over $221,300.
  • The air quality in Boardman is very good, so seniors can enjoy local parks and outdoor recreational activities without worrying about the air harming their health. The American Lung Association gives the area an A for ozone pollution and a passing grade for particle pollution. 
  • Boardman has 258 physicians per 100,000 people, which is 48 higher than the national average. According to the BestPlaces Health Cost index, medical services in the area are 16.9% less expensive than the national average. This census-designated place also has a hospital, St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, and several other facilities are located just a short distance north in central Youngstown.  
  • While the rate of property crime in Boardman is quite high, rates of violent crime are nearly half the national average. Seniors and families concerned about safety can find assisted living facilities in the area that make security a high priority by installing high-tech surveillance and access control features. 

Paying for Assisted Living in Boardman

The Genworth Cost of Care Survey collects information about senior care costs throughout the United States, and it shows that the average cost of assisted living in Boardman is $4,038 per month. This is about $300 less per month than the Ohio average and about $260 less than the national average.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Some of the lowest assisted living costs in the region are in Boardman. While the average cost is slightly less in nearby Cleveland at $3,950 per month, assisted living is significantly more expensive in Canton at $4,633 per month and Akron at $4,875 per month. Erie in Pennsylvania is less than an hour away from Boardman. The average cost of assisted living there is $4,315 per month. 

Boardman

$4,038

Ohio

$4,350

The United States

$4,300

Cleveland

$3,950

Canton

$4,633

Akron

$4,875

Erie, PA

$4,315

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living facilities in Boardman have an average price that’s very similar to 40 hours a week of homemaker services. Assisted living is less expensive, however, than home health aides, which cost an average of $4,385 per month. This is due to the light medical care provided by this service. The most affordable type of senior care in Boardman is adult day health care at $1,192 per month. Nursing homes offer the highest level of care, so they are the most expensive. The average is $7,300 for a semiprivate room and $8,365 per month for a private room. 

Homemaker Services

$4,004

Home Health Aide

$4,385

Adult Day Health Care

$1,192

Assisted Living Facility

$4,038

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$7,300

Nursing Home (private room)

$7,300

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Boardman

Low-income Boardman seniors who need help with assisted living costs may be able to get help from one of Ohio’s two programs, the Assisted Living Waiver Program and MyCare Ohio.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Ohio page.

Financial Assistance in Ohio

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Ohio page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Boardman

Seniors and families who need help with issues related to assisted living may find the following free resources useful. These programs provide direct assistance or refer families to other useful community organizations. 

ResourceContactService
Long-Term Care Consultations(330) 505-230Provided by the Direction Home of Eastern Ohio, which is the Area Agency on Aging for the region, the long-term care consultations program helps seniors and families locate assisted living facilities that meet their needs and budget. In addition to offering valuable information about long-term care in the area, agents can perform at-home inspections to determine each senior's specific needs. Medicaid eligible adults may qualify for the assisted living waiver, which partly pays for care in a facility.
Easterseals Transportation Services(330) 743-1168Easterseals of Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana provides door-to-door transportation services for seniors in Boardman. This program helps adults in long-term care facilities get to medical appointments and social activities while providing assistance when needed for seniors with mobility problems. While a donation of $2.50 per ride is suggested, anyone who can't afford the fare can ride for free.
Senior Citizens Unit(330) 480-5078Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office operates a Senior Citizens Unit to protect vulnerable adults in Boardman from abuse, neglect and exploitation. They respond to initial reports and coordinate a response in conjunction with local and state agencies. The unit also works with other community organizations to improve the lives of seniors through education, planning, cooperative strategies and support services.
Veterans Service Commission(330) 740-2450Eligible veterans can contact Mahoning County's Veterans Service Commission for a wealth of services, including those related to assisted living. These include benefits applications, emergency financial assistance, transportation to VA medical centers and general information and guidance. Seniors in Boardman can use their pensions as well as Aid & Attendance benefits to help pay for assisted living.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Boardman

Boardman-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Ohio are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Ohio page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Ohio

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Charles

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Inn at Walker Mill

My dad lives in The Inn at Walker Mill. It's a beautiful community and it was built in 2008. Everybody seems friendly and pleasant there, and the residents seem grateful. When I go there to visit...

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Gail

I visited this facility

Review of The Inn at Walker Mill

We liked Commons at Greenbriar, but they had no availability. The place was very clean, and the people were very nice. The atmosphere was very warm and welcoming. If there's a new resident, they...

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Debbie

I visited this facility

Review of The Inn at Walker Mill

The Commons at Greenbriar is very clean. The director has been very accommodating and helpful with the move-in details. The residents are involved in planning day-to-day activities. The menu is...

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