The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Waterville, OH for 2024

There are 13 Assisted Living Facilities in the Waterville area, with 2 in Waterville and 11 nearby.

The average cost of assisted living in Waterville is $4,727 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,895.

To help you with your search, browse the 200 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Waterville. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Waterville 4.81 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Maumee with an average rating of 4.84 out of 5 stars.

Caring.com has helped 5 families in Waterville find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about assisted living options and costs in Waterville, call (855) 948-3865.

Waterville was built around a water-powered grist mill in the early 1800s. Today, the population of 5,523 people, of whom nearly 14% are aged 65 and older, can enjoy nearby attractions, such as Fort Meigs, the country's largest wooden walled fort, or Side Cut Park, a popular fishing destination. Those seniors in need of help with the tasks of daily living can check out two assisted living facilities in town or 11 others in nearby communities. The Ohio Department of Health regulates assisted living facilities in Waterville and the rest of the state.

• At 98.5, Waterville's cost of living is on par with the Pennsylvania and U.S. averages of 100. Seniors and their families may find their housing, healthcare and other costs are in line with many other towns of the same size throughout the country.
• Property crime and violent crime rates of 7.5 and 12.8, respectively, are a fraction of the corresponding national averages of 22.7 and 35.4. Seniors and their families moving here from other cities may be comforted by the town's low crime.
• The summer high of 84 degrees and the winter low of 18 degrees in Waterville are more or less aligned with the national median temperature range of 21 to 86 degrees. At 35 inches, the town's annual rainfall is three inches less than the U.S. average, and it receives 29 inches of snow a year, on par with the national average. Seniors may wish to ask whether facilities they tour have individual temperature controls in each resident's room.
• At 74, the air quality in Waterville is 16 points higher than the national average. This may be welcome news to seniors with asthma, COPD and other respiratory concerns.
• Waterville has no facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Bowling Green. 
• Ohio is moderately tax-friendly toward retirees. Waterville seniors and those in the rest of the state don't pay state income tax on Social Security income. However, withdrawals from retirement accounts are fully taxed.

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.

Assisted Living costs in Waterville start around $4,727 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 Waterville 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.

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.