Hilliard is a western suburb of Columbus and home to 37,000 residents, nearly 11% of whom are seniors aged 65 and over. It's conveniently close to OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, which offers 24-hour emergency care and specialist senior health services. The area has 275 physicians per 100,000 residents, more than the national rate of 210 per 100,000. Hilliard is also relatively affordable for seniors who need care in a nursing home. According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Hilliard pay an average of $7,490 for a semiprivate room in nursing care, which is $418 less than the national average.
Nursing homes can be an excellent choice for seniors who need 24-hour monitoring and specialized care services. For seniors with less need for continuing medical care, other options such as assisted living or home care may be more appropriate.
This guide provides pricing information for many types of senior care, including nursing home care. It touches on regulations governing nursing homes in Ohio, and it includes a helpful table of resources available to help Hilliard seniors get the care and support they need to thrive in any senior living arrangement.