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The 5 Best Nursing Homes in Zanesville, OH for 2024

With around 4,309 of its 24,765 residents over the age of 65, Zanesville has more seniors than the majority of the country. Genesis Hospital is the city’s primary medical center, and while residents tend to pay a bit more for health services, Zanesville’s overall cost of living is below state and national averages.

When hospitalization isn’t required but other care options aren’t quite enough, a nursing home is often the best option. Medication management, rehabilitative services, skilled nursing and wound care are typically offered at these facilities, which provide continuous medical supervision from licensed nurses and physicians in addition to the care team. Considering that Zanesville’s $7,490 median cost of nursing home care is higher than the statewide average, some seniors may be able to save money by choosing assisted living or home care instead, as long as the care is sufficient.

This guide compares the cost of nursing home care to other types of senior care in and around Zanesville. At the end, we’ll briefly describe a few resources that could help seniors preparing to move into a nursing home or still living at home. Programs and organizations that provide financial assistance, benefits counseling and in-home services are included.

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Nursing Home Costs in Zanesville, OH

Nursing home care in Zanesville costs an average of $7,490 a month with a semiprivate room and $8,547 with private accommodations.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Though seniors in Zanesville pay about $190 a month more for nursing home care than seniors throughout the state, they save an average of $418 a month compared to what nursing home residents pay for their care nationwide. In Springfield, the median cost of nursing home care is $84 higher than in Zanesville, while in Lima, the average cost is $357 lower. Out of all of the nearby cities, the most costly and affordable cities for nursing home care compared to Zanesville are Dayton and Mansfield, where monthly care costs are $601 higher and $859 lower, respectively. 

Zanesville

$7,490

Ohio

$7,300

The United States

$7,908

Springfield

$7,574

Dayton

$8,091

Lima

$7,133

Mansfield

$6,631

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

At $5,757 a month less than nursing home care with a semiprivate room, adult day health care is the most affordable senior care option in Zanesville. Nursing home care with a private room ($8,547) is the costliest. The city’s average cost of assisted living is $3,405 lower than the median cost of nursing home care. For either home care or home health care, Zanesville seniors spend about $5,625 a month, which is $1,865 less than nursing home care. 

Home Care

$5,625

Home Health Care

$5,625

Adult Day Health Care

$1,733

Assisted Living

$4,085

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$7,490

Nursing Home (private room)

$8,547

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Zanesville, OH

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.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including 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.

Free Resources for Seniors in Zanesville, OH

Government agencies and social programs that could help seniors pay for nursing home care, find a facility they like or delay moving into a nursing home are included in the list below.

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Muskingum County Job & Family Services

(800) 324-8680At the M.C.J.F.S., seniors can apply for Medicaid and long-term care waiver programs that could help them delay moving into a nursing home and pay for their care once they need it. The agency can also help older residents enroll in cash and food assistance programs and check the status of their applications. 

Long Term Care Ombudsman Program

(330) 364-3465The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is dedicated to assisting residents of nursing homes and other senior living communities, ensuring they receive quality care and are free to express their rights. In addition to investigating complaints, volunteers with the program work with seniors to help them understand care financing options. They can also help seniors compare facilities based on past inspections and citation records.
Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program

(614) 644-2673The O.S.H.I.I.P. provides free insurance counseling to seniors throughout Ohio. While the program's focus is on Medicare, its insurance counselors are knowledgeable about nursing home care coverage through Medicaid and private insurance options as well.
Area Agency on Aging, Region 9

(800) 945-4250At the A.A.A., Zanesville's seniors can learn about a wide array of programs designed to provide them with the support they need to live independently and maintain their health throughout retirement. Food assistance programs, in-home services, care management and advocacy services are just a few of the ways the agency can assist. 

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