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 MOREActive seniors who find themselves in need of help with day-to-day activities may consider moving into one of the area’s assisted living facilities. In these homelike settings, residents enjoy the company of other seniors while receiving the daily support they need. Shaker Heights seniors pay an average of $3,950 per month for assisted living, Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey revealed, which is affordable compared to state and national figures.
In this guide, seniors will find details about assisted living in Shaker Heights, including how much it costs and the benefits of living in the city.
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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 MORE1555 Brainard Rd., Lyndhurst, OH, 44124
"If you need a little extra help with your daily tasks, our assisted living services may be just what you need. Our acclaimed staff are atten..."
READ MORECaring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
Assisted living communities in Shaker Heights are licensed as residential care facilities by the Ohio Department of Health. Licensed facilities must follow all state laws and regulations. The department conducts unannounced inspections on a nine-to-15 month cycle to ensure facilities are in compliance with the laws.
Seniors in the Cleveland suburb of Shaker Heights enjoy below-average rates for assisted living, according to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey. The average cost in the city is $3,950 per month, while seniors are paying $4,350 statewide and $4,300 nationwide.Â
Many cities in northern Ohio have higher assisted living prices than Shaker Heights. Seniors in nearby Canton pay $4,633 per month, while the Akron average is even higher at $4,875. To the west in Toledo, costs are similarly high at $4,779 per month. With an average cost of $3,750 per month, Mansfield offers the region’s lowest assisted living prices.Â
Shaker Heights
$3,950
Ohio
$4,350
The United States
$4,300
Canton
$4,633
Akron
$4,875
Toledo
$4,779
Mansfield
$3,570
Seniors who are considering assisted living may be interested in comparing the costs of other long-term care options. At $1,246 per month, adult day health care is the least expensive choice. Seniors who prefer to receive homemaker assistance pay $4,362 per month, and slightly more at $4,410 if they need home health aide services. Nursing home facilities charge monthly fees of $7,848 for semiprivate and $8,745 for private rooms.
Homemaker Services
$4,362
Home Health Aide
$4,410
Adult Day Health Care
$1,246
Assisted Living Facility
$3,950
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,848
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$8,745
Note: Care cost data for Shaker Heights was not available, so data for the closest city, Cleveland, was used instead.
Seniors who need help paying assisted living costs can apply for Ohio’s Assisted Living Waiver. Financial assistance is also available through MyCare Ohio and the Ohio Residential State Supplement program.
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.
The Shaker Heights area offers no shortage of free resources to assist seniors. Older adults can turn to one of the region’s many government agencies or nonprofit organizations to access transportation programs, social activities, referral services and much more.Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging | (800) 626-7277 | The Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is a one-stop shop for aging resources in Cuyahoga County. Seniors can contact the AAA to learn about or access local resources, such as senior centers, discount programs, legal services and more. The AAA can also help seniors access Medicaid-funded long-term care supports, such as the state’s Assisted Living waiver program. As the long-term care ombudsman, the AAA helps assisted living residents resolve issues with care quality and billing issues. |
Shaker Heights Senior Services | (216) 491-1295 | The city of Shaker Heights provides many services for its older residents. Adults aged 50 and older can take part in the Recreation Department’s activities and events. Some of the many fun opportunities include luncheons, bingo games and French classes. The department also offers health and wellness programs, including fitness classes and foot care information sessions. During tax season, seniors can stop by the Shaker Heights Public Library for free tax preparation assistance. |
Senior Transportation Connection | (216) 265-1489 | Senior Transportation Connection is a nonprofit organization that serves Cuyahoga County. Through a partnership with the city of Shaker Heights, it provides affordable rides to residents aged 60 and older. For just $1 each way, Shaker Heights seniors can get rides to medical appointments, grocery stores and the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building. They can travel to other destinations in the Cleveland suburbs for just $5 each way. |
Greater Cleveland Volunteers | (216) 391-9500 | Greater Cleveland Volunteers is a nonprofit organization that helps adults give back to their communities. Each year, it helps more than 2,000 volunteers find short- or long-term placements. Seniors can take advantage of its programs for older volunteers. Through its Cuyahoga County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), seniors can assist local nonprofits with important initiatives, such as health education, disaster services and economic opportunities. Another option is the AARP Foundation Experience Corps, which pairs seniors with young children in need of tutoring. |
Shaker Heights-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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