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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Columbus, OH for 2024

Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest cities in the state and home to the renowned University of Ohio and the University of Ohio’s medical research school. It also boasts several interesting attractions that might be of interest to visiting family members, including the Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Columbus Cultural Arts Center. The city has different outdoor options for recreation, including the Scioto Mile, a string of parks on either side of the Scioto River.

Seniors unable to manage the effects of chronic medical conditions may benefit from care in a skilled nursing facility, which averages $6,996 per month in Columbus, according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020. Skilled nursing facilities provide residents with 24-hour care, including help with the tasks of daily living and personal grooming, plus professional medical treatment and care. However, some seniors may need extra help with personal care and mobility but not require medical supervision or be able to afford nursing home accommodations. For these individuals, an assisted living community, offering help with personal care, or a home health care aide, who cares for seniors in their home and helping with light medical care, may be a better fit.

We’ve gathered information about the costs of nursing home care in Columbus, as well as resources for seniors who may prefer different types of long term care.

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Nursing Home Costs in Columbus, OH

Seniors who opt for care in a skilled nursing home community typically have an option of either a semi-private or private room. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the Columbus average monthly cost for a semi-private room is $6,996, while a private room is $8,213. 

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Columbus has nursing home costs lower than the state of Ohio monthly average and the national average, which are $7,148 and $7,756, respectively, for a semi-private room. Compared to other major Ohio cities, Columbus is much lower. Toledo ($7,604), Dayton ($8,699) and Cincinnati ($8,152) all have costs for a semi-private room significantly higher than Columbus does. Youngstown, another major Ohio metro area, still has monthly nursing home fees a few hundred dollars higher, at $7,300. 

Columbus

$6,996

Ohio

$7,148

The United States

$7,756

Toledo

$7,604

Dayton

$8,699

Cincinnati

$8,152

Youngstown

$7,300

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors in Columbus have other options besides a skilled nursing care home. Homemaker services help seniors with limited mobility complete household chores, including meal preparation, accompany seniors on shopping trips, and provide general companionship, while home health aides are certified medical professionals that administer light medical care in a recipient’s house. The cost of both of these services is $4,576 per month in Columbus. Adult Day Care, at $1,625 per month, is an alternative for seniors who live with families unable to provide 24-7 care, while assisted living gives residents help with daily living and companionship in a long-term care community for $4,500 monthly. 

Homemaker Services

$4,576

Home Health Aide

$4,576

Adult Day Care

$1,625

Assisted Living

$4,500

Semi-Private Nursing Home Room

$6,996

Private Nursing Home Room

$8,213

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Columbus, OH

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.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including 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.

Free Resources for Seniors in Columbus, OH

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Ohio Long-Term Care Ombudsman(800) 282-1206The Long Term Care Ombudsman office is an advocacy body representing the interests of residents of all long term care communities in Ohio, including those in nursing homes. Agents will investigate complaints filed on behalf of residents, or by residents themselves. Other representatives of the office help state and local governments draft stricter regulations and oversight of group homes.
Special Needs Medical Loan Closet(740) 967-7871Columbus seniors who cannot afford durable medical equipment may borrow from the Medical Loan Closet. Items here may include walkers, wheelchairs, and canes, TTY kits, blood pressure cuffs, and shower or toileting chairs. This agency relies on donations from the community, so supplies of certain items may be limited.
Columbus Vet Center(614) 257-5550Military veterans may receive help finding accommodations in long term care homes and help to apply for government benefits. The Vet Center can also help military veterans and their surviving spouses obtain health care from the VA Medical Clinic.
Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging(614) 645-7250The local AAA facilitates and funds several programs to help the elderly in Columbus retain their independence, reduce isolation, and provide assistance navigating the application process for government aid, including Social Security and Medicaid. It also offers referrals to long term care placement or home health care and caregiver programs.
Columbus Meals On Wheels(614) 278-3130The Columbus Meals on Wheels program offers more than just home-delivery of a hot, nutritious meal to individuals who are unable to leave their homes or prepare their own food. Volunteers do wellness checks with each daily drop-off and deliver meals that can be reheated on Fridays, for recipients to eat over the weekend. The program, administered by LifeCare Alliance also runs senior dining facilities, where those who are able can dine with companies, and Carrie’s Café, which offers both dine-in and drive-through meal options. LifeCare Alliance also hosts a seniors farmers market, where the community elderly may purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at a low cost.

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