Cost Of Nursing Care In Westlake and around The State

The Cost Of Long-Term Care In Ohio

According to the Ohio Department of Aging, there are over 1,000 nursing homes and 600 assisted living facilities to choose from in the state. The Ohio Department of Health inspects and licenses all of these facilities. Nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Ohio that accept Medicaid or Medicare also must meet federal standards, in addition to the state licensing requirements. Home health aids may or may not be licensed nurses, depending on the individual or company you choose. It is often best to find a reputable agency that is insured and licensed, versus an individual care provider.

Ohio Nursing Homes

A nursing home is a step below a hospital in terms of services provided. While doctors visit patients in nursing homes, the patients residing there tend to be more stable than those requiring hospitalization. Nurses and health aids or nursing assistants handle the day to day tasks such as bathing, toileting, caring for wounds, managing medications and so on. Generally speaking, nursing home patients require skilled care and medical attention, but this does not mean that the stay will be long-term. Over half of the patients in a nursing home will stay for three months or less. Nursing homes are popular options for short-term rehabilitation after an illness, injury or surgery.

According to the Administration on Aging, the average cost of nursing home care in Ohio is $225.00 for a private room, and $204.00 for a semi-private room. Monthly, that equates to $6,844.00 for a private room and $6,205.00 for a semi-private room.

Ohio Assisted Living Facilities

Assisted living facilities often serve as an in-between option for those that cannot safely live at home, but who aren’t in need of the amount of care provided at nursing homes. For example, an aging couple who needs help with basic tasks such as house cleaning or bathing and medication administration would be best served in an assisted living community. These are often apartment or community type establishments that provide levels of care based on need. Many people begin their stay needing very little help, and as time goes on receive more services.

According to the Administration on Aging, the average cost of assisted living facilities in Ohio is $128.88 per day, or $3,920.00 per month.

Home Health Aides

Aging in place is a popular option for those that can do so. For families that cannot devote someone to a full-time caregiver role, a home health aide is often a good choice to step in while the family member works or manages their own family responsibilities. Some home health aides live-in, but typically they visit the home to do specific tasks, such as bathing, assisting with using the restroom and administering medication.

According to the Administration on Aging, the average cost of a home health aide in Ohio is $119.10 per day, or $3,623.00 per month. However, it may be possible to find an agency that provides care and bills based on services needed, making visits for those more able-bodied less than for those who need assistance with multiple daily tasks.