Just 12 miles from downtown Cleveland, Westlake has a population of approximately 34,000 people, 24% of whom are aged 65 and older. The city is home to the St. John Medical Center, which is a 204-bed facility that provides medical and surgical care and treatment for geriatric epilepsy. Other hospitals include Westlake Health Center and the University Hospital of Westlake.
Nursing home care is custodial care that helps seniors with daily living, including bathing and dressing. This is the highest level of care outside of a hospital, designed for seniors who can no longer live on their own. Those who don’t require such intensive treatment may opt for home health care or an assisted living community instead. The average cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home in Westlake is $7,848, which is more expensive than the state and national averages.
This guide covers the cost of a nursing home in cities throughout the state, as well as other types of care. There is also a list of senior resources that help those in nursing homes or can help delay the transition from home care to a nursing home.