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Assisted Living Communities in Van Wert, OH
Van Wert sits in northwestern Ohio and serves as the principal city of the Van Wert Micropolitan Area, a region where prospective assisted living residents have 11 facilities to choose from. In 2024, the projected monthly cost of assisted living in this region comes in near $4,456, indicating affordability over the statewide median of about $5,294.
In the following directory, we include 141 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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Van Wert, OH and Nearby Cities
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
Paying for Assisted Living in Van Wert
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.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Van Wert
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.
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 Van Wert, OH
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Van Wert
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. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Van Wert
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.
