There are over 62,100 residents in Hamilton, including over 9,500 seniors aged 65 and older. The region has a humid, continental climate that brings warm summers and cold winters. Residents can expect plenty of rainfall throughout the year, along with snowfall during the winter and early spring. In Butler County, there are a few hospitals that are high-performing, according to the U.S. News and World Report. Bethesda North Hospital is ranked as #18 in Ohio River Valley and #3 in the Cincinnati area. Fort Hamilton Hospital is high-performing in procedures and conditions related to nephrology.
According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home is $8,152 per month. This is nearly $400 higher than the national average of $7,756. There are alternatives, such as assisted living, for those who don’t require 24-hour medical supervision. Home health care is another alternative to nursing home placement that allows seniors to receive skilled nursing care at home.
Seniors can read further to learn how the cost of nursing care compares to other cities and types of care. The final section offers a few resources that can benefit seniors in Hamilton.Â