Featuring a relatively low cost of living, Mansfield holds appeal for many retirees. Of the city’s 47,669 residents, 16.8% are at least 65 years of age. Mansfield’s elders benefit from the presence of the OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, known for housing a wide variety of specialists. OhioHealth also has an emergency care campus in the area. Seniors who require a high level of support may consider staying in one of Mansfield’s nursing homes, which charge an average of $6,631 per month for a semiprivate room, according to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey. Nationally, the average is noticeably higher, coming in at $7,908 per month.
In nursing homes, seniors seeking hands-on medical supervision and care can find suitable accommodations. Nursing professionals typically staff these facilities around the clock. Reflecting that, nursing homes are generally the priciest senior care option in a given area. For more independent individuals, assisted living or home health care may provide sufficient support at a lower cost.
This guide compares the cost of various senior care types in Mansfield, and it provides a list of resources that aid the area’s older adults.
1670 CRIDER RD, Mansfield, OH, 44903
3.3
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"I come in regularly and have visited quite a bit during this past year. The building did not smell like a typical nursing home. My friend enjoys being here and loves the other Residents and staff. My friend complains of the food but it smells wond..."
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535 Lexington Avenue, Mansfield, OH, 44907
3.3
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"My mom is a resident of Liberty Nursing Center Of Mansfield. Right now, the staff is great. I have no complaints. It's an older facility, but they're in the process of updating it. It's very clean. It does not smell. They have a nice visiting area..."
READ MORE70 WINCHESTER RD, Mansfield, OH, 44907
3.0
(1)
"My mom was at Winchester Terrace and I didn't like that place. When you talk to one of the staff about something and then you call back to check on it, you get someone else that has no idea what you're talking about. It was pandemic time, though, ..."
READ MORE1159 WYANDOTTE AVE, Mansfield, OH, 44906
2.5
(2)
"My mother went home because she's through with her therapy. Everything was okay when she was inside the facility, and we have the same people coming in the house now to take care of her in the evening. The staff were hospitable and very responsive..."
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2000 Center St, Ashland, OH, 44805
4.5
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"At Brethren Care Nursing Center we provide each resident with the personal health care they need with love, dignity, and respect. We focus n..."
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327 W Main Street, Crestline, OH, 44827
4.0
(1)
"My husband is in Crestline Nursing Center. He complains about the food, but I don't know how it is. He's okay with the staff, and they're acceptable to me. They're giving him rehab, he's in a semi-private room, and there's another man there with h..."
READ MORE225 W MAIN STREET, Shelby, OH, 44875
4.0
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"Crestwood Care Center is a very soothing place. The facility is very clean and everything was nice and calm. They have a very big area with beautiful birds. They had beautiful music playing all the time. They really took good care of the residents..."
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20 Amberwood Pkwy, Ashland, OH, 44805
2.7
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"This place is unbelievably nice and clean on the inside and out. My family was blown away by our tour. Although I had little prior experience with this type of place, I was quickly made comfortable and they answered any questions that we had. The ..."
READ MORE900 WEDGEWOOD CIRCLE, Galion, OH, 44833
3.0
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"My mother is in Mill Creek. We chose it because it's 24/7 care. They have bingo; visitors who come in to play the piano, play guitar, and sing; and arts and crafts. The staff members are very nice and helpful. I'm very impressed with them. You ask..."
READ MORE100 Rogers Lane, Shelby, OH, 44875
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"I was very pleased with the care I recieved. Staff was very nice and concerned about my health. Activities were fun and entertaining. Thanks so much for all you do!! "
READ MOREThe average nursing home in Mansfield charges $6,631 for a semiprivate room and $7,239 for a private room per month.
In terms of monthly average costs for semiprivate accommodations, Mansfield’s nursing homes are $669 cheaper than the Ohio statewide rate. Meanwhile, compared to the national average cost of $7,908, Mansfield’s median rate is $1,277 less expensive. Turning to cities near Mansfield, Canton’s average cost is $7,589, or $958 more than Mansfield’s. Similarly, Columbus’s median rate of $7,490 is $859 above Mansfield’s. In Akron, the average rate is even higher ($8,000). With an average cost of $7,057, Toledo is pricier than Mansfield, too, but it is cheaper than the other cities.
Mansfield
$6,631
Ohio
$7,300
The United States
$7,908
Canton
$7,589
Akron
$8,000
Columbus
$7,490
Toledo
$7,057
In Mansfield, nursing homes are the priciest type of senior care. Private rooms cost $7,239 per month on average, and semiprivate rooms have a median cost of $6,631. Pricing information for adult day health care is unavailable, but it is usually the most affordable option in an area. Ohio’s statewide average cost for that arrangement is $1,733. Home care and home health care share a median cost of $4,576 in Mansfield, while the corresponding rate for assisted living facilities is $4,798.
Home Care
$4,576
Home Health Care
$4,576
Assisted Living Facility
$4,798
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$6,631
Nursing Home (private room)
$7,239
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.
The aging process can bring about many changes, including transitions between living situations and shifts in priorities and needs. To help seniors and their families manage those changes, the following organizations provide various services.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging | (419) 524-4144 | The AAA offers a plethora of supportive programs to seniors. These encompass home-delivered meals, home care services, safety monitoring and assistance with home repairs. The organization also has a program focused on home energy assistance, and it can help seniors access medical equipment and prescription drugs. Transportation and caregiver support are additional areas of focus. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (1-800) 282-1206 | Ohio's Long-Term Care Ombudsman program is a statewide initiative that assists residents of nursing homes, assisted living communities and other residential facilities. This program's representatives work to resolve concerns and advocate for seniors, and they conduct referrals when appropriate. The statewide hotline's number is listed with this entry, and seniors can also contact the AAA to learn more. |
| Richland County Veterans Service Commission | (419) 774-5822 | The RCVSC assists military veterans with applications for Ohio's Veterans Homes, where nursing home levels of care may be available for eligible seniors. RCVSC representatives also help seniors access disability compensation and pensions, and they aid surviving spouses of deceased veterans. The commission has experience with appeals and matters related to health care. |
| Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. | (888) 534-1432 | LAWO assists seniors with many legal tasks, including those related to health care and government benefits. It also helps in matters such as income and asset protection as well as powers of attorney and advance directives. The organization focuses on low-income clients with civil legal needs. |
| Home Weatherization Assistance Program | (419) 774-0457 | A no-cost program, HWAP's purpose is to help Ohio residents make their homes more energy-efficient. Its services involve an energy and safety inspection, and when appropriate, the HWAP can also facilitate insulation installation, duct sealing and other improvements. Income limits and other requirements apply. Homeowners and renters can apply, though landlord authorization may be required. |
