HappyToBeHome
5215 Parkside Trail, Solon, OH, 44139
"Welcome to HappyToBeHome. A 5 bedroom home in a quaint residential area located in Solon, Ohio. Owned and operated by a nurse. Our home-li..."
READ MORESeniors in Macedonia who need some help with daily tasks may wish to consider moving to an assisted living community. These facilities are designed to assist older adults who aren’t able to live independently by providing help with activities such as personal care, transportation and meals. Assisted living doesn’t offer the high level of medical care found at nursing homes. In Macedonia, the average cost of care in an assisted living facility is $4,875 per month, which is higher than the Ohio average of $4,350.
This guide provides an overview of assisted living in Macedonia, including information about the average monthly costs, benefits and drawbacks of life in the city and resources available to help Macedonia’s seniors.
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5215 Parkside Trail, Solon, OH, 44139
"Welcome to HappyToBeHome. A 5 bedroom home in a quaint residential area located in Solon, Ohio. Owned and operated by a nurse. Our home-li..."
READ MORECaring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
Assisted living facilities in Macedonia are licensed and overseen by the Bureau of Regulatory Operations, a division of the Ohio Department of Health. The Bureau conducts unannounced inspections every 9-15 months to ensure facilities are complying with the state’s assisted living rules and regulations.
The average cost of assisted living in Macedonia is $4,875 per month, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. This is higher than both the Ohio average of $4,350 and the United States average of $4,300.
At $4,875 per month, Macedonia’s assisted living costs are higher than nearby cities. Canton’s prices are the closest to Macedonia’s at $4,633. Youngstown and Cleveland are in the mid-range for the area, with costs of $4,038 and $3,950 respectively. Mansfield is the most affordable of the surrounding cities, with seniors there paying just $3,570.
Macedonia
$4,875
Ohio
$4,350
The United States
$4,300
Cleveland
$3,950
Youngstown
$4,038
Canton
$4,633
Mansfield
$3,570
Seniors in Macedonia may also wish to investigate other forms of senior care. Adult day health care is the most affordable senior option at $1,387 and may suit seniors who only need care on weekdays. Those who prefer care in the home pay an average of $4,195 per month for both homemaker and home health aide services. Nursing home care costs $8,121 for a semiprivate room or $8,851 for a private room. These prices reflect the higher level of care that nursing homes provide.
Homemaker Services
$4,195
Home Health Aide
$4,195
Adult Day Health Care
$1,387
Assisted Living Facility
$4,875
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$8,121
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$8,851
Note: Data for Macedonia was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Akron, was used instead.
In Macedonia, as well as in the rest of Ohio, two Medicaid waivers help cover the costs of assisted living. Ohio also has a Residential State Supplement (RSS) program for eligible Macedonia seniors that also helps make expenses more manageable.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Ohio page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Ohio page.
Local government agencies and nonprofit organizations in Macedonia have a range of resources available to older adults in the community. Seniors living in, or considering a move to, an assisted living facility can find free and low-cost services including social activities, benefits counseling and transportation assistance.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities | (800) 421-7277 | Direction Home Akron Canton is the Area Agency on Aging for four counties in the Akron area, including Summit County. It provides an information service, connecting seniors to resources that can assist them. Direction Home also organizes assessments that can help seniors identify long-term care needs and options. In addition, older adults can access educational programs on topics such as Medicare, emergency preparedness and health. |
Macedonia Senior Center | (330) 468-8300 ext 432 | Macedonia Senior Center provides a space for older adults in the community to socialize. There’s a wide variety of activities happening each day, including Wii Sports, a pool table and card games. In addition, organized events such as bingo, movies and musical entertainment are offered on a regular basis. The center also has lunch available twice a week and schedules talks on topics such as scam prevention, health monitoring and more. |
METRO SCAT | (330) 762-0341 | METRO SCAT is an origin-to-destination shared ride service that’s provided by Summit County’s METRO RTA for a minimal fare. It’s available to anyone aged 62 or older, as well as people with a disability that stops them from using the regular service. Trips must be scheduled in advance and are only offered on weekdays. |
Veterans Service Commission of Summit County | (330) 643-2830 | The Veterans Service Commission of Summit County is available to help older adults who served in the U.S. military. It has certified service officers that can help veterans apply for VA benefits and also provides emergency financial assistance to qualified individuals. In addition, the commission provides transportation to and from VA medical facilities and the Sandusky Ohio Veterans Home, counseling and burial services. |
Macedonia-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.
Assisted Living
Jaymb
1
Review of Summit Point
I recently visited a friend at Summit Point. Needless to say, I could not believe the residents were in line cafeteria style to get their dinner. All were either using walkers or wheel chairs....
Provider response
We are glad you were able to join us for our Baked Potato Bar, it is a favorite of many of our residents! They like the wide variety of toppings! Along with their loaded potato choice, they were...
Assisted Living
Elly Schubert
5
Review of American House Macedonia
I remember watching this building be constructed and thinking how nice it was. Little did I know at the time that my mom would one day call it home. I’m grateful American House Macedonia is there....
Provider response
Elly, your kind compliments mean the world to our team at American House! It is our pleasure to serve our residents and their families each and every day. Thank you for sharing your experience with...
Assisted Living
Linda H.S.
1
Review of American House Macedonia
There is an intense lack of impathy as well as communication. The New Executive Director is difficult to communicate with when she is in the building ( which is rare). She is argumentative...
Provider response
Linda, thank you for your feedback. It's always our hope our residents and guests have a pleasant experience with us. When they don't, we want to hear about it. Feel free to reach out to our Vice...