Westerville is a small community just outside Columbus, Ohio. More than 20% of the city’s population of 39,190 consists of older adults aged 65 and above. The city’s seniors benefit from more cost-effective health care than in the rest of the country and are within easy reach of medical centers such as Mount Carmel St. Ann’s and the Westerville Medical Campus. The city’s nursing home care is also less expensive than the U.S. average, at a median monthly rate of $7,490.
Also known as skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes provide care for older adults who need constant care and supervision and can’t safely live independently. Seniors in these facilities benefit from round-the-clock care and medical monitoring. Services can include medication and chronic illness management, help with dressing and bathing and rehabilitation therapy. Older adults who don’t need such extensive care might find other options such as assisted living and home care more appropriate.
This page looks at the average nursing home rates in Westerville and compares them with the rates for other types of senior care and other state regions. It also includes a number of helpful resources for older adults in the city.
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140 N State Street, Westerville, OH, 43081
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My brother is at Edgewood Manor of Westerville. The food needs improvement. It's a nice place, but it's expensive when you have to pay out of pocket. The therapists are nice, friendly, and they all seem to care. They have a movie day there as well...."
READ MORE1150 COLONY DRIVE, Westerville, OH, 43081
3.3
(3 reviews)
"I visited here recently and was overwhelmed with the love and joy the residents and staff express. So many smiles! While I could not interact (most were deaf) I could wave a "hello" and smile. They waved and smiled right back. The staff were wond..."
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140 Old County Line Road, Westerville, OH, 43081
2.2
(13 reviews)
"My wife was in ManorCare. She was there for probably six months for rehab and another six weeks of comatose and she passed away there. I was very happy with everything they did for us. They advised me about hospice care and had me checked out funeral..."
READ MORE1060 Eastwind Drive , Westerville, OH, 43081
2.5
(2 reviews)
"My Grandfather stayed at The Village of Westerville Nursing Center for two and a half weeks for rehab after his hospital stay. He has emphysema and had gotten bronchitis and pneumonia. During his stay he needed breathing treatments four times per d..."
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5800 Forest Hills Blvd, Columbus, OH, 43231
"My stepfather is in Westerwood and his experience has been good. He's there for rehab and he's comfortable there. He's in the same wing with the same caretakers so it was an easy transition. The staff is friendly, they're cooperative, we've been plea..."
READ MORE5155 NORTH HIGH STREET, Columbus, OH, 43214
4.4
(15 reviews)
"Wesley Glen Retirement Community is amazing, I have a brother there and he is doing great. But their rehab is a nightmare! First I want to say there are maybe 2 aides that have been good. I can't say that about the nurses especially the male..."
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4590 Knightsbridge Boulevard, Columbus, OH, 43214
4.0
(19 reviews)
"The Forum at Knightsbridge offers compassionate senior care in Columbus, OH. We strive to create a home-like atmosphere where you and your l..."
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55 LAZELLE RD, Columbus, OH, 43235
4.4
(8 reviews)
"My mom is a resident of Willow Brook Christian Home. Our experience so far has been wonderful. The layout and the people are wonderful. We have nothing negative to say at all. They're very caring and take really good care of my mom. They couldn't be ..."
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5460 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43231
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Although parking was a pain, the staff was very nice which made up for that. The facility had a pleasant atmosphere. The walls were nice and bright. Staffing really cared about the well being of the patients and the patients families. The halls were ..."
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3710 OLENTANGY RIVER ROAD, Columbus, OH, 43214
3.9
(11 reviews)
"Staff shows great teamwork, patients are provided with good care and everyone is friendly. ..."
READ MORE700 Jasonway Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43214
3.9
(11 reviews)
"My mom has been at CACC for almost a year. We moved her in just a few weeks before the COVID lock down. Having a loved one in a new facility during a pandemic can be very unnerving. I have been able to stay very involved with my mom’s care through..."
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748 Taylor Rd, Columbus, OH, 43230
4.0
(6 reviews)
"My mom was a resident of Taylor Springs Health Campus. They helped her with activities of daily living, provided nourishment and nutrition, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Unfortunately, they were short staffed, but the st..."
READ MORE5691 Thompson Road, Columbus, OH, 43230
3.4
(14 reviews)
"My mom-in-law is at New Albany Gardens and Care Center just last February. It's an excellent facility and very clean. The people take great care of her and she likes everyone there. They keep us informed on what's going on. She also likes the food. S..."
READ MORE4075 West Dublin Granville Road, Dublin, OH, 43017
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My disabled and medically fragile brother has lived in four other facilities. Heartland of Dublin surpasses them all! Every facility had issues; Heartland mgmt actually addressed the few we've had, promptly and thoroughly. Kudos to the staff: well..."
READ MORE6000 RIVERSIDE DR, Dublin, OH, 43017
4.3
(4 reviews)
"My mother was at Friendship Village of Dublin. It was very nice. The grounds were kept well. The inside of the lobby was nice. The rooms were nice and spacious and they had a refrigerator and microwave. She had her own bathroom. The staff was not att..."
READ MORE5757 PONDEROSA DRIVE, Columbus, OH, 43231
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom stayed at Friendship Village for rehab. They have a beautiful facility for assisted and independent living. The only thing I disagreed with was their skilled nursing, which had everyone mixed together. They had memory care, long term and short..."
READ MORE1030 HIGH ST, Worthington, OH, 43085
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Staff was wonderful, my relative was treating with caring and respect..."
READ MORE7320 Smiths Mill Road, New Albany, OH, 43054
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I'm in the skilled nursing care at Smith's Mill Health Campus, but they also have just assisted living. The experience has been very good. They seem to be on top of all of the recommendations from the hospital. They seem to want to have a plan in pla..."
READ MORE2841 EAST DUBLIN-GRANVILLE ROAD, Columbus, OH, 43231
3.6
(5 reviews)
"My sister in law has been a resident for 5 months and we have found the staff to be very kind, loving and helpful toward ALLl the patients. There have been a couple of issues that we needed to speak with the director about and he has always been very..."
READ MOREWesterville residents pay $7,490 each month for a semiprivate room in a nursing home, while a private room costs $8,547.
Nursing home costs in Westerville are slightly higher than the state’s average of $7,300. However, the area’s rates are below the U.S. median by $418. Costs in cities such as Springfield ($7,574) and Canton ($7,589) are in a similar price bracket with Westerville, if a bit higher. Nursing home residents in Mansfield pay $859 less than in Westerville. Northwest, in Lima, the average nursing home cost of $7,133 is lower than in Westerville.
Westerville
$7,490
Ohio
$7,300
The United States
$7,908
Springfield
$7,574
Lima
$7,133
Mansfield
$6,631
Canton
$7,589
Moving a senior loved one into a nursing home isn’t easy, so it might be helpful to consider other options. Seniors can receive care in their own homes by employing a home care or home health care provider, which costs $5,625 in Westerville. Assisted living facilities provide care in a residential setting for $4,085. The most budget-friendly option in the city is adult day health care at a median cost of $1,733.
Home Care
$5,625
Home Health Care
$5,625
Adult Day Health Care
$1,733
Assisted Living Facility
$4,085
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$7,490
Nursing Home (private room)
$8,547
Note: Data for Westerville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Columbus, was used instead.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Several agencies and nonprofits in the Westerville area serve the senior community. Some of these resources may help nursing home residents, while others may help seniors postpone the need to move into one.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels | (614) 278-3130 | This program may help homebound seniors delay moving into a nursing home by providing them with the nutrition they need. Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver low-cost food to eligible seniors. Meals are dietician-approved, and they can usually accommodate special dietary requirements. Meals on Wheels can also provide clients with pet food. |
| The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging | (800) 589-7277 | The local AAA has many helpful programs for seniors and their families. Older adults can connect with the agency for help in identifying local assistance programs they are eligible for and for assistance in planning for their long-term care. Other services include health promotion classes and the Friendly Caller program. |
| Ohio’s Office of the State Long-term Care Ombudsman | (800) 282-1206 | Nursing home residents and their family members can seek advice and assistance from this advocacy program. The ombudsman ensures facility residents receive the best care and have a high quality of life. Volunteers regularly inspect residential care units to see if they comply with state standards. |
| Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program | (800) 686-1578 | Medicare beneficiaries can receive one-on-one insurance counseling with this free statewide program. Trained counselors can help callers gain a better understanding of complex insurance-related topics such as Medicare Advantage Plan, Medicare parts A to D and financial assistance programs. |
| Legal Helpline for Ohio Seniors | (800) 488-6070 | This legal helpline is open to all Ohio residents who are at least age 60. Seniors can request advice and, in some cases, referrals for representation on civil matters such as consumer problems, power of attorney and Medicaid. |
Nursing Homes
Reviewer RC#0114b
1
Review of Heartland of Westerville
My husband stayed at Heartland of Westerville. The problem was they didn't have memory care. It's a skilled nursing facility. He was not taken care of there. He didn't get any care there. He spent...
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vhanes
1
Review of Heartland - Uptown Westerville
If you have to send your loved one here please keep a close eye on them...although you most likely won't be able to. They don't answer the phones, won't allow family to visit citing covid positive...
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trisha67
1
Review of Heartland - Uptown Westerville
Psa if any of yall have family in heartland of Westerville. Check on them the ppl there are not trained properly. You cant visit but nobody knows who goes in the rooms, they don't answer phones or...
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