Situated along Lake Erie's southern shore, Rocky River is a Cleveland suburb with nine City parks, an independent public library and a National Council on Aging-accredited senior center. Seniors 65 and older account for an above-average 24.1% of the suburb's 21,346 residents.
Assisted living facilities in Rocky River provide personal care, meal preparation, transportation and housekeeping services. These communities serve seniors seeking maintenance-free residential accommodation and some support with everyday activities, such as bathing, dressing and medication reminders. The average cost of assisted living in Rocky River is $4,940 per month—higher than the Ohio average of $4,635 and the U.S. average of $4,500.
In addition to highlighting some benefits Rocky River affords assisted living facility residents, this guide breaks down options for covering the cost of long-term care services. It also provides information about the agency that regulates residential care facilities in the city.