Assisted Living Communities in Centerville, Ohio

Assisted Living costs in Centerville start around $3,900 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 Centerville 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.

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.

Centerville is a small city located south of Dayton, Ohio. The average age of the senior population is higher than the national average with around one third aged 60 or older. There are two assisted living facilities in Centerville itself and another three in the surrounding areas.  Centerville is in the Ohio Department of Aging Region 2, and the Ohio Department of Health is responsible for regulating assisted living facilities which are sometimes called residential care facilities. 

• Centerville has a cost of living around 4 percent cheaper than the national average. Health care is 12 percent cheaper. The only cost higher than the U.S. average is utilities, which may not be a concern in assisted living.
  
  
• The crime rate is about average compared to the U.S. overall. However, both violent and property crime rates in Centerville are around half that of nearby Dayton. This is ideal for active seniors who enjoy going out but wish to avoid the crime of bigger cities.
  
• The population in Centerville is, on average, 13.6 percent older and has 14 percent less population density compared to Dayton, bringing senior-friendly infrastructure to a relatively quiet area of the state.
  
  
• Centerville's water quality is far below the U.S. average, with a score of 33 out of 100 compared to the national average of 55. However, this refers to watershed quality and not directly to drinking water. The air quality is also slightly lower.
  
  
• Bus routes with wheelchair access cover a fairly large area of Centerville, and RTA offers paratransit services for residents unable to use regular buses due to disability.
  
  
• There are few cultural or entertainment venues in the area which should be a consideration for seniors who are unable to travel to neighboring cities.