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920 THURBER DRIVE WEST, Columbus, OH, 43215
Dublin is a suburb of Columbus and is home to nearly 50,000 residents, about 12% of whom are aged 65 and over. It’s located near some of the state’s top-performing hospitals, including Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, providing high access to geriatric care. The city also has economically priced nursing home care, with the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey showing that local seniors pay $6,996 for semiprivate rooms.
Dublin is also home to several high-quality nursing homes where older adults obtain comprehensive medical and personal care services. These facilities are staffed with licensed care teams that provide 24-hour monitoring along with services such as catheter care, disease management, wound care and medication administration. For those who only require personal care or limited skilled nursing services, assisted living or in-home care may be more appropriate and affordable.
This guide outlines nursing home rates in Dublin and how they compare to fees in other cities as well as to local senior care alternatives. It also lists some local resources available to older adults.
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Nursing homes in Dublin charge $6,996 per month for semiprivate rooms. Residents who opt for private accommodations pay a higher rate that averages $8,213 monthly.
In Dublin, nursing home residents pay $6,996 per month for shared rooms, making it a relatively affordable option for this level of care. By comparison, the statewide average monthly rate for nursing home care is $7,148. Nationally, the median is even higher at $7,756.
Nursing home rates vary considerably across Ohio, but fees in most states are competitive compared to the nation as a whole. In the Canton area, fees are several hundred dollars lower than in Dublin at $6,540, and in Springfield, nursing homes charge $6,083 for care. In Dayton, care costs exceed state and national medians at $8,699.
Dublin
$6,996
Ohio
$7,148
The United States
$7,756
Canton Area
$6,540
Springfield
$6,083
Dayton Area
$8,699
While nursing home rates in Dublin are relatively affordable, this is still the costliest senior care option in the city at $6,996 for shared rooms and $8,213 for private rooms. Home-based care or assisted living may be more appropriate and affordable for those who need limited skilled nursing services, with seniors paying $4,576 for home care and specialized home health care and $4,500 for assisted living. Adult day health care is the cheapest option at $1,625 per month.
Home caare
$4,576
Home health care
$4,576
Adult day health care
$1,625
Assisted living
$4,500
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$6,996
Nursing home (private room)
$8,213
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
In Dublin, numerous nonprofit agencies and programs provide services to older adults, supporting their independence at home and helping them identify alternatives to nursing home care and ways to pay for services. The following table features local resources that assist seniors in navigating the process of obtaining community-based services or finding the nursing home option that fits their needs.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging | (800) 589-7277 | Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging supports those aged 60 and over in Dublin through an array of programs and services, which may enable some older adults to remain in their homes. The agency provides case management for long-term care services such as personal care, homemaking, transportation and home-delivered meals, and it administers Medicaid waiver programs for those who qualify for nursing home level care but want to remain in the community. It also offers the PASSPORT program, which provides help at home as an alternative to nursing home care. |
Veterans Services | (614) 525-2500 (Franklin County) (740) 833-2010 (Delaware County) (800) 686-2308 (Union County) | Veterans in Dublin have access to a broad range of programs and supports through their local Veterans’ Services offices. These offices are staffed with trained advisors who screen for eligibility for VA benefits such as medical care, health insurance, veterans’ home placement, pension programs and Aid and Attendance, which can help qualifying seniors control out-of-pocket medical and long-term care expenses. |
Southeastern Ohio Legal Services | (888) 301-2411 | Southeastern Ohio Legal Services is a local nonprofit organization that helps older adults address issues related to transitioning to nursing home care, including asset management, assigning powers of attorney and resolving issues related to intake and discharge procedures. The organization can also help seniors apply for public benefits that may cover nursing home services, including Medicaid, Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income. |
Impact Community Action | (614) 453-1603 | Impact Community Action administers several programs to qualifying individuals in the Dublin region, which may enable some older adults to avoid nursing home placement and remain in their homes. Through this agency, seniors access the statewide Weatherization Assistance Program, which provides basic improvements to maximize their homes’ safety and comfort while reducing energy bills. |
Meals on Wheels | (614) 278-3152 (Franklin County) (610) 566-4211 (Delaware County) (800) 686-4677 (Union County) | Housebound individuals in Dublin may qualify for Meals-On-Wheels, a program that delivers fresh, healthy meals to those unable to obtain meals themselves. Eligibility criteria, meal options and payment obligations may vary depending on where the individual lives. |
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