Van Wert sits in northwestern Ohio and serves as the principal city of the Van Wert...
In the following directory, we include 23 reviews testimonials from assisted living residents and visitors, giving you a closer look at the quality of care and accommodations local facilities provide. Overall, these communities earn a satisfaction score of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars.
240 Towne Center Blvd., Van Wert, OH 45891
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My aunt has been in Homestead at Towne Center for a couple of months now. They're great. I would give them a great review. They have been more than accommodating to our needs. They have been wonderful. We have been very pleased with them. They had my..."
$4,175
1118 Westwood Drive, Van Wert, OH 45891
4.0
(1 reviews)
"There were nice people at Hearth & Home At Van Wert. However, they got you in, and then they kind of raised the rate right away. We had a lot of problems with it because they were trying a new thing and it didn't work out. My mom was there for over a..."
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10357 Van Wert Decatur Rd, Van Wert, OH 45891
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Vancrest Assisted Living is a nursing home I am very familiar with. I have a family member who is a resident here and my family and I visit her often. Their grounds and facilities are very well kept. The inside is spacious and has personal rooms, a c..."
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1506 Meadowview Dr, Celina, OH 45822
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We toured Trustwell Living at Miller Place. What we liked most was the good layout inside. My dad likes to walk so he can walk the hall around the building. So, it's a good walking space for someone with a walker or a cane. They have these beautiful ..."
$3,485
1301 Myers Road, Celina, OH 45822
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited Gardens At Celina. The people were very friendly. The person who gave us the tour was very accommodating. She showed us a couple of different rooms. I don't know if it just hadn't been lived in a long time, but it was just dirty and there w..."
$3,224
755 Ottawa Street, Kalida, OH 45853
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I loved this facility. The meadows is a nursing home/ rehabilitation center. My father in law and grandmother both stayed there for a short time and a friend of mines grandmother lived there. They have many activities to keep everyone busy. The f..."
$3,660
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100 Don Desch Drive, Coldwater, OH 45828
4.8
(5 reviews)
"My mom has been staying at Briarwood Village. She's in their assisted living and overall, we've had a positive experience over the last eight years. Our dad was initially there as well for the first three years before he passed. They initially went i..."
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1425 East Fifth Street, Delphos, OH 45833
4.6
(3 reviews)
"We thought the staff was very good to the patients. the facility was maintained well, clean. they had excellent caregivers for my mother in law, she liked them very much. The meals were prepared well, the doctor visited her daily, the facility was ve..."
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11230 State Route 364, Saint Marys, OH 45885
2.7
(4 reviews)
"Otterbein St. Marys is a step down place in between. You start out with independent living, and then you can go to hospice facility. I think they’re great. They seemed clean and nice, and the people seemed well taken care of. The layout looked nice, ..."
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10731 State Route 118, Rockford, OH 45882
2.5
(4 reviews)
"They treated mother very well at Laurels of Shane Hill. They are very caring and very responsive to her needs and in letting us know how they are taking care of her and how she’s doing. The rooms are very nice and spacious. It is not a brand new faci..."
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451 mcdonald pike, Paulding, OH 45879
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1209 INDIANA AVENUE, St Marys, OH 45885
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204 Archer Drive, Antwerp, OH 45813
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12651 road 82, Paulding, OH 45879
Country Inn Enhanced Living Center, located in Paulding, Ohio, is a senior living provider that offers both Memory Care and Assisted Living options. Its living arrangements include apartments outfitted with living rooms and kitchenettes, creating a comfortable and home-like environment. The amenities at Country Inn Enhanced Living Center are designed to enhance residents' quality of life. The facility features outdoor common areas for relaxation and fresh air, and it allows pets, enabling residents to enjoy the companionship of their animals. The center organizes a range of activities and programs, including yoga and stretching sessions, to keep residents physically engaged. Social activities, events, and organized field trips provide additional opportunities for social interaction and enrichment. Residents at Country Inn Enhanced Living Center are provided with meals, which can be enjoyed in communal dining areas. The facility also offers WiFi and internet access throughout, helping residents stay connected with their families and friends. Practical services such as general transportation and housekeeping contribute to a more convenient and enjoyable daily living experience. Shared common areas are available to encourage a sense of community and provide spaces for residents to gather and socialize.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Ohio Department of Health Long-Term Care Provider Search
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1350 W Main St, Berne, IN 46711
Swiss Village Retirement Community is a not-for-profit corporation, committed to providing affordable retirement living facilities in a Christian environment with services that enhance life with dignity, meaning and appropriate care for the senior adults from the surrounding community without regard to race, religion, sex or handicap. As the area’s premier continuing care retirement community, Swiss Village remains committed to providing the highest quality of services and facilities to meet the growing needs and desires of older adults.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Indiana Department of Public Health - Health Care Providers Consumer Reports
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10701 State Route 118, Rockford, OH 45882
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199 CR 103, Paulding, OH 45879
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204 Archer Dr, Antwerp, OH 45813
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Assisted Living
Kathy
4.0
Review of Hearth & Home at Van Wert
There were nice people at Hearth & Home At Van Wert. However, they got you in, and then they kind of raised the rate right away. We had a lot of problems with it because they were trying a new...
Assisted Living
Dawn
5.0
Review of Homestead at Towne Center
My aunt has been in Homestead at Towne Center for a couple of months now. They're great. I would give them a great review. They have been more than accommodating to our needs. They have been...
Assisted Living
vwwoman
4.0
Review of Vancrest of Van Wert
Vancrest Assisted Living is a nursing home I am very familiar with. I have a family member who is a resident here and my family and I visit her often. Their grounds and facilities are very well...
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors considering assisted living in Van Wert should budget around $4,456 per month for residential services. The local rate trends about $840 below the state norm and offers affordability compared to costs in other northwestern Ohio cities. For example, costs in Dayton run higher at approximately $6,750, while seniors in Lima spend around $7,413 on assisted living.
Van Wert
$4,456
Ohio
$5,294
United States
$5,350
Toledo
$5,288
Lima
$7,413
Springfield
$4,603
Dayton
$6,750
Seniors in Van Wert pay $4,594 per month on average for assisted living services. This is a couple of hundred dollars higher than the state average of $4,350 and the national median of $4,300.
Medicaid eligible seniors in Van Wert 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.
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.
With assisted living costs near $4,456, seniors in residential care pay some of the lowest long-term care rates in the city, especially compared to alternatives that include skilled nursing services. By comparison, home health care agencies charge notably higher rates of around $6,673 for full-time skilled support. Additionally, nursing homes charge fees of about $9,292 per month for shared living units.
Home Health Care
$6,673
Assisted Living Facility
$4,456
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,292
Note: Since data for Van Wert is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Fort Wayne, IN, instead.
To help older adults make informed decisions regarding their long-term care, Van Wert has a range of agencies and programs with services tailored to seniors’ needs. Through the following resources, older adults in the region can obtain options counseling, legal and financial advice, information and referrals for local services and access to social and recreational programs.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Van Wert County Council on Aging | (419) 238-5011 | The Van Wert County Council on Aging provides information, advocacy and referrals for those aged 60 and over in Van Wert. It has a foot care clinic, tax aide services and ADA information to help improve seniors’ quality of life, as well as transportation services to local destinations, such as medical facilities, banks, grocery stores, social service agencies and the senior center. It also has a broad range of social and recreational programs at its senior center, including cards, jigsaw puzzles, movies, potlucks and parties. |
| Veterans Services | (419) 238-9592 | The county’s Veterans Services office helps veterans connect with services in the community, such as financial assistance, options counseling, transportation and support groups. The office can also help qualifying veterans obtain benefits, such as Aid and Attendance and pension benefits, which they can use to cover assisted living expenses. |
| Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program | (800) 686-1578 | OSHIIP is a statewide program that provides free health insurance options counseling for those who qualify for Medicare. It's operated primarily by trained volunteers who aren’t affiliated with any insurance companies and aren’t licensed to sell policies, ensuring confidential and unbiased advice. Volunteers can help older adults understand their Medicare coverage and compare Medicare Advantage plans, which may help seniors find a plan that covers some assisted living services. OSHIIP volunteers can also help older adults determine whether they qualify for Medicaid. |
| Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. | (877) 894-4599 | Legal Aid of Western Ohio provides free civil legal services to older adults aged 60 and over. It can help seniors resolve issues related to assisted living, including problems with the scope or quality of care, intake or discharge procedures and billing errors. The organization can also help individuals obtain public benefits or address problems, such as denied health insurance claims or Social Security overpayments. |
Van Wert-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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