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Assisted Living Communities in Sylvania, OH
The Lucas County community of Sylvania sits about 10 miles outside of Toledo and less than a...
mile from the Ohio-Michigan border. Based on 2024 survey data, assisted living residents in this community spend around $3,850 per month on residential services, with local facilities providing competitively priced care compared to state and national norms. The region houses assisted living facilities, catering to a variety of lifestyle preferences and budgets.
In this guide, we include 487 reviews reviews of assisted living communities and find that current and former residents and visitors typically award facilities 3.3 out of 5 stars out of five stars.
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Kimberly
4.0
Review of Charter Senior Living of Oak Openings
I toured Charter Senior Living of Oak Openings. The rooms were clean and nice. Everything was clean. It was good. It was a nice facility. They answered all of our questions. They were very...
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Dawn
4.0
Review of The Lakes of Sylvania
We chose to have Mom at The Lakes of Sylvania because she was there for rehab, so the transition from there to assisted living was easy for her as she was familiar with the staff and the...
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Bonnie
5.0
Review of Otterbein Sunset Village SeniorLife Community
My sister-in-law has moved into Otterbein SeniorLife Sunset Village. It was the only one that had the amenities that we were looking for. We were looking for assisted living that went into skilled...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Sylvania, OH and Nearby Cities
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey puts assisted living costs in Sylvania near $3,850 per month. By comparison, the state and national norms run hundreds of dollars higher at around $5,294 and $5,350, respectively, and costs in nearby cities exceed the local median. For example, rates in Toledo trend near $5,288 while seniors in Lima expect to spend around $7,413 per month on assisted living.
Sylvania
$3,850
Ohio
$5,294
The United States
$5,350
Toledo
$5,288
Lima
$7,413
Mansfield
$4,243
Cleveland
$4,984
Paying for Assisted Living in Sylvania
Assisted living in Sylvania costs an average of $4,779 per month, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. This is lower than the Ohio average of $4,350 and the national median of $4,300.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Sylvania
Medicaid eligible seniors in Sylvania may be able to get financial assistance with their assisted living expenses through one of Ohio’s two programs. These are known as MyCare Ohio and the Assisted Living Waiver Program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Ohio page.
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Sylvania, OH
Assisted living prices in Sylvania track near $3,850 per month. In contrast, seniors who don’t need residential care pay about $60 less per month by opting for adult day health care. Additionally, assisted living is considerably more affordable than nursing home care, which comes in around $8,213 for shared units, marking assisted living as an economical option for those who don’t have complex medical needs.
Adult Day Health Care
$3,792
Assisted Living Facility
$3,850
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,213
Note: Since data for Sylvania is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Monroe, MI, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Sylvania
Seniors can get support from the city of Sylvania, Lucas County and the state of Ohio. These free local resources can help seniors live safely and comfortably while providing financial and social support, as well as caregiver support and peer counseling.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio | (419) 885-4126 | The Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio is a multicounty agency that supports seniors with free information and referrals for care services. The agency operates a center in Sylvania that offers a robust program of classes, social events and meal services for local seniors aged 60 and over. Seniors with special mobility needs can get free and low-cost transportation for personal and medical appointments through the senior center. |
| Sylvania Community Services | (419) 885-3913 | Sylvania Community Services provides free and low-cost services that support independent seniors throughout the Lucas County area. Services include hot meals served at the center's property on Sylvania Avenue, meals-on-wheels delivery service and discounted meal prices for seniors. Service volunteers provide transportation for ambulatory and wheelchair-using seniors and a single caregiver or attendant. Community Services also organizes regular classes for seniors on computer literacy, Medicare issues and senior law matters, such as estate planning and medical decision making. |
| Toledo Veterans Center | (419) 213-7533 | The Toledo Veterans Center administers aid programs available to honorably discharged veterans of all branches of the military. VA case managers help veterans, their spouses and eligible dependents find and apply for benefits they may be eligible to receive. Benefits include pensions, disability pay, continuing health services and mental health resources. Case managers can also help veterans organize appeals and gather supporting documents for their claims. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Sylvania
Sylvania-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.
