27 Assisted Living Facilities near Broadview Heights, OH

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Broadview Heights

• Broadview Heights is on par with the national average when it comes to rainfall. But snowfall is greater by more than double, and there are only 165 sunny days annually versus a national average of 205 sunny days. Taken with a temperature range of 20 to 83 degrees Fahrenheit, this yields a comfort level that matches the nation's average score of 54 out of 100. Seniors might find winter hard, but the climate overall is manageable.  
  
  
• Seniors can spend a relatively worry-free retirement in Broadview Heights, as crime rates are much lower than the U.S. average. Violent crime rates stand at just 19.7 versus 31.1, while property crime rates stand at 12.3 compared to 38.1.
  
  
• Seniors might breathe easier in Broadview Heights. The city scores 11 percent better than the national average when it comes to air quality, according to the National Air Toxics Assessment. The risk of developing a respiratory disease is lower in Broadview Heights when compared to the Cleveland-Elyria metro area, the state and the country.
  
  
• While the cost of living in Broadview Heights won’t empty seniors’ pocketbooks, it’s still 6.9 percent higher than the national average. Seniors should note that next to housing, health care costs are the next biggest financial concern as it's 8 percent higher than the national average. The city does offer a prescription drug discount program that might help defray some medical costs.
  
  
• Broadview Heights has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Broadview Heights  Human Services Department, an organization that provides busing, nutrition, library, recreation and other support, as well as one recreation and senior center.
  
  
• Broadview Heights is home to world-class medical facilities, including University Hospital's Broadview Heights Health Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.