The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Beachwood, OH for 2023
There are 36 Assisted Living Facilities in the Beachwood area, with 4 in Beachwood and 32 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in Beachwood is $4,761 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,870.
To help you with your search, browse the 166 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Beachwood. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Beachwood 4.0 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Shaker Heights with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Beachwood, OH
Stone Gardens Assisted Living Residence
Rose Senior Living - Beachwood
Wiggins Place Assisted Living Residence
Beachwood Commons
Woodside Senior Living
Hamlet at Chagrin Falls
The Winfield at Richmond Heights
Anthology of Mayfield Heights
Light of Hearts Villa
Alpine House of Maple Heights
McGregor Assisted Living
Forest Hills Place
Vitalia Senior Residences of Solon
The Woodlands by Heritage Retirement ...
Cedar Living at Mayfield Heights
The Woods at Solon Pointe
Heritage at Walton Hills
Regent of Lyndhurst
Richmond Heights Place
Governor's Village
Jennings
Stratford Care and Rehabilitation
Broadway Golden Hours
HarborChase of Shaker Heights
Gates Mills Club
Judson Manor
Judson Park
McGregor
Shaker Gardens Nursing & Rehab Center
Singleton Health Care Center
Amelia Grace Assisted Living
HappyToBeHome
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Beachwood
Seniors residing in Beachwood, Ohio, a Cleveland suburb, enjoy easy access to a wide variety of recreation, art and culture, including The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, The Museum of Diversity and Tolerance and the David Berger National Memorial.
Beachwood boasts a sizable senior population with nearly 30% of the city’s population of about 11,660 residents being adults aged 65 and older. To accommodate this large group, Beachwood offers three assisted living facilities, or residential care facilities as they’re called in Ohio. Surrounding areas provide another 24 care communities, giving seniors plentiful choices. RCFs in Beachwood, as in the rest of the state, are licensed and governed by the Ohio Department of Health.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Beachwood
- The good news for seniors living in Beachwood is that healthcare expenses are about 18% lower than the U.S. average. Grocery and utility costs are about 7% lower. This can help seniors on limited incomes budget more effectively.
- Older adults with heart or lung conditions should know that air quality in Beachwood may be damaging to their health. The American Lung Association gives Beachwood's location in Cuyahoga County a grade of “F” for ozone pollution and a “B” for particle pollution.
- Beachwood seniors are not taxed by the state on Social Security benefits. However, Ohio does levy partial taxes on income derived from public pensions and private plans such as IRAs and 401(k)s.
- The City of Beachwood provides residents 60 years old and over with free door-to-door van service. This supplemental transportation benefit can be used for medical appointments, banking, shopping and social activities. The van is equipped with a wheelchair lift.
- The Beachwood area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Lake Health Beachwood Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- With 75 inches of annual average snowfall, Beachwood may not be a good choice for seniors who like to get up and go year-round. January’s average low of 19 degrees and 161 days per year of some form of precipitation may keep seniors inside more than they like.
Note: Data on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.
Paying for Assisted Living in Beachwood
Average Monthly Costs
Cities in Ohio
Assisted Living costs in Beachwood start around $4,761 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Beachwood and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Beachwood
To help cover some of the costs incurred in a Beachwood assisted living facility, Ohio provides low-income seniors with an Assisted Living Waiver Program. This Medicaid waiver covers incurred expenses such as personal care assistance, medication administration and some nursing care, making it easier for seniors to use their own resources for room and board costs.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Ohio page.
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 Beachwood
Beachwood and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Beachwood, please visit our Assisted Living in Ohio page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Beachwood
Beachwood-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.
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Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Beachwood
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Review of Beachwood Commons
Beachwood Commons was in a good location. The facility itself was outdated though and needed of a lot of maintenance. Also, my sister was unfortunate to have a room where the toilet continued to ru... Read more
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Review of Beachwood Commons
My dad moved into Beachwood Commons. If his dialysis hours changed and I needed him transported to dialysis during the day, they would be able to take him to his appointment. I think they might hav... Read more
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Review of Rose Senior Living - Beachwood
Please do not entrust the care of your loved one to the Assisted Living (AL) unit at Rose if they need staff to administer their daily medication. Rose is not currently equipped to do this. I hav... Read more
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