The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Medina, OH for 2023

Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Medina, OH

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Brookdale Medina South

Provides: Assisted Living
100 High Point Drive, Medina, OH 44256
"Brookdale South is a real gem, with a helpful and caring staff, many stimulating activities, clean rooms, wonderful facilities and great tasting food. I am here for rehab and physical therapy, and..." More

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Broadway Creek Senior Living

Provides: Assisted Living
1046 North Jefferson Street, Medina, OH 44256
"My dad moved in. So far we've visited him outside, and it was kind of nice that we could see him, but other than peeking through his bedroom window I have no idea what the inside of the facility..." More

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Brookdale Camelot Medina

Provides: Assisted Living
49-A Leisure Lane, Medina, OH 44256
"I toured Brookdale Camelot Medina. I liked the layout. We looked at the two-bedroom, and even the studio seemed very roomy and laid out well. So I like that the best. I felt there were plenty of..." More

Western Reserve Masonic Community

Provides: Assisted Living
4931 Nettleton Road, Medina, OH 44256
"We found Western Reserve Masonic Community. It’s a first-class living environment, attractive in appearance, and home in ambiance. It’s exquisite. There’s indoor parking available. The building is..." More

The Echelon of Medina - Ohio

Provides: Assisted Living
635 N Huntington Street, Medina, OH 44256
"The Echelon of Medina was great. It is a wonderful place. My husband was there for about three months. The facility is extremely friendly. They promote socialization. Meals are not served in the..." More

Life Care Center of Medina

Provides: Assisted Living
2400 Columbia Road, Medina, OH 44256
"I went to the assisted living center to visit my grandmother about a couple weeks ago or maybe a month. She has been staying there for quite some time now, I would say approximately 3 years. When..." More

Samaritan Care Center

Provides: Assisted Living
806 east washington street, Medina, OH 44256
"I wouldn’t let my dog stay at Samaritan Care Center. The staff was delightful and so nice, but the place smelled like a wet basement that had mold. It smelled so bad in there. The place needs a..." More

Exclusive Adult Home Care of Medina OH

Provides: Assisted Living
4532 Ridgestone Way, Medina, OH 44256

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Danbury Brunswick

Provides: Assisted Living
3430 Brunswick Lake Parkway, Brunswick, OH 44212
"My mother is currently at Danbury Brunswick. We love it, they give her wonderful care, and because it is a residential facility, there are licenses and regulations, so they implemented a service to..." More

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Cardinal Court Assisted Living and Me...

Provides: Assisted Living
18719 Drake Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136
"My father moved into Cardinal Court. We like it. He seems fine. The staff is very caring and very patient. They have the residents' best interests in mind. The food is actually good because I was..." More

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Liberty Residence II

Provides: Assisted Living
1054 Freedom Drive, Wadsworth, OH 44281
"My brothers quality of life has improved so much since becoming a resident at this facility. He enjoys the activities and the staff treats him with respect and care. I would highly recommend this..." More

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Vitalia Senior Residences at Montrose

Provides: Assisted Living
4041 Heritage Center Drive, Copley, OH 44321
"I toured Vitalia Senior Residences at Montrose for my mom and dad. The facility is beautiful. It's brand new. The accommodations were great. The outdoor area was great. There wasn't anything bad..." More

Plum Creek Senior Living Community

Provides: Assisted Living
891 Marks Road, Brunswick, OH 44212
"First of all it is not often that you find a family owned business around here-especially not an assisted living. The owner is always around and he has been in the business for a long time. Most of..." More

The Inn at Coal Ridge

Provides: Assisted Living
1300 CoalRidge Parkway, Wadsworth, OH 44281
"I was at The Inn at Coal Ridge from the first of December until I left in April. While I was there, I behaved and did not do anything unusual. They do a really wonderful job. They had a wonderful..." More

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Silver Wings Assisted Living

Provides: Assisted Living
5634 Greenwich Rd, Seville, OH 44273
"We're a local family owned and operated facility providing a home-like setting and attentive care. Positive experiences, quality, affordability, and comfort are our top priorities. We believe..." More

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Southwest Commons

Provides: Assisted Living
18090 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH 44136
"Welcome to SouthWest Commons Our Assisted Living Community is ideally located in a quiet, suburban Strongsville area neighborhood close to where you’ve always called home. This exceptional..." More

    What to Consider About Assisted Living in Medina

    A small city in Medina County just 33 miles south of Cleveland and 23 miles west of Akron, Medina, Ohio is home to nearly 29,000 residents, 13 percent of whom are aged 65 and older. This small community has seven assisted living facilities within the city limits and 49 more in nearby areas like Brunswick and Strongsville. 

    In Medina, as well as in the state of Ohio as a whole, assisted living facilities, also known as residential care facilities, are monitored and licensed by the Ohio Department of Health

    Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Medina

    • Medina's weather is nothing to write home about, with an average of 44 inches of snow and 166 days of sunshine annually. Summers are warm, with highs averaging 83 degrees, but winters get chilly, averaging 19 degrees in January. This could limit the amount of time seniors spend outdoors.

    • The cost of living in Medina is 11 percent higher than the national average, which could make it difficult for seniors with low or fixed incomes to find affordable options for things like health care and groceries.

    • Crime is lower than average in Medina; in comparison to the national average of 237.9 crimes per 100,000 people, Medina had just 112.1 in 2016.

    • Medina is a largely beneficial destination for seniors, with a marginal tax rate of 2.97 percent. Social Security distributions aren't taxed, but withdrawals for retirement accounts are fully taxed as ordinary income.

    • The city of Medina is served by Medina County Public Transit, a small county agency with limited bus routes around the greater metro area. Rides for seniors are discounted, costing just $0.75 per ride.

    • The Medina area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Cleveland Clinic - Medina Hospital and University Hospitals Medina Health Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.


    Paying for Assisted Living in Medina

    Average Monthly Costs

    Cities in Ohio

    $5,480.00 Fairlawn
    $4,308.00 Strongsville
    $4,000.00 Copley
    $4,000.00 US
    $3,820.00 Brunswick
    $3,226.00 Medina
    $3,000.00 Wadsworth
    $2,944.00 Richfield

    Assisted Living costs in Medina start around $3,226 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 Medina 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 Medina

    In Medina, seniors who qualify for Medicaid may be able to take advantage of Ohio's Medicaid expansion programs for financial assistance for assisted living, including the use of the Ohio assisted living waiver program. Medina County is also among the 29 participants in the MyCare Ohio program, an additional care plan under Medicaid. Ohio also has a Residential State Supplement (RSS) program to help seniors cover assisted living costs.

    Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Ohio page.

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    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 Medina

    Medina 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 Medina, please visit our Assisted Living in Ohio page.


    Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Medina

    Medina-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 Medina

    • Review of Broadway Creek Senior Living

      I toured Broadway Creek Senior Living. The lady was very helpful. The place was very nice. However, when I walked through the double doors, the first thing I saw were people sitting around in wheel... Read more

      Mary
    • Review of Brookdale Camelot Medina

      My mother-in-law moved into Brookdale Camelot Medina. We chose it because of the location. We like the security of the facility. It feels like a hotel, not a senior living facility. It's very clean... Read more

      Jen
    • Review of Brookdale Medina South

      Brookdale Medina South was a beautiful place. Although they didn't take a Medicaid waiver (which was what we were looking for), the admissions lady was very sweet. She offered us help and to discus... Read more

      Patricia
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