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Assisted Living in Ohio at a Glance
The Ohio partner network spans 69 cities, led by Cincinnati and Columbus.
Ohio Assisted Living Costs Compared With VA Benefits
The Ohio median for assisted living is $6,102 a month ($73,230 a year), according to the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey. That is 2% below the national median of $6,200. For a Ohio veteran approved for the maximum, up to $3,845 a month would leave about $2,257 a month to cover from Social Security, a pension, or savings.
| Setting | Ohio median per month | U.S. median per month | Covered by up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $6,102 | $6,200 | 63% |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $6,483 | $6,673 | 59% |
| Adult day care | $1,798 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $9,186 | $9,581 | 42% |
| Nursing home, private room | $10,389 | $10,798 | 37% |
Statewide medians for Ohio from the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025. Prices at individual communities depend on apartment size and care level.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideCan a Veteran Qualify for Aid & Attendance After Moving Into Assisted Living?Coming soon
GuideDo Assisted-Living Fees Count as Medical Expenses for VA Aid & Attendance?Coming soonCould Aid & Attendance Cover Most of a Ohio Assisted Living Bill?
At the Ohio median of $6,102 a month, up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would pay about 63% of the cost for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse. Tell us about your Ohio veteran and we will help you see what is possible.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
605,840 Ohio Veterans and Their Families
Ohio is home to 605,840 veterans, 309,207 of them 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). Surviving spouses of Ohio wartime veterans can qualify as well, which many families only learn after a parent has moved into care.
Veteran-Approved Assisted Living Across Ohio
Patriot Angels works with 102 Ohio assisted living partners. These cities have the most:
| City | Partner communities | Also offer memory care |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 6 | 4 |
| Columbus | 5 | 2 |
| Mentor | 4 | 4 |
| Westlake | 3 | 2 |
| Dayton | 3 | 1 |
| Medina | 3 | 2 |
| Zanesville | 3 | 1 |
| Findlay | 3 | 0 |
Among Ohio partners, the most common operators are Brookdale (28), Arrow Senior Living (15), Sinceri Senior Living (12).
Featured Ohio Partners
How Ohio Licenses Assisted Living
Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification (ODH) licenses residential care facilities in Ohio. License categories in Ohio:
- Residential Care Facility (assisted living)
- Memory care units within residential care facilities
What it means for your family: Ohio residential care facilities that offer specialized dementia care must disclose it and meet training rules. Because 60 of 102 Ohio partners run memory care too, ask early whether a community can keep your loved one as needs change.
You can look up inspection results for any Ohio community through the ODH licensing page.
How Ohio Families Combine VA Benefits With Other Sources
Assisted Living Waiver
Ohio's Assisted Living Waiver covers services, but residents pay room and board.
Aid & Attendance in Ohio
The benefit is paid to the Ohio veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can go toward any assisted living bill. It is not federally taxable.
The family home
Many Ohio families rent out or sell the house. VA counts sale proceeds as assets, so plan the timing.
Long-term care insurance
If your Ohio parent bought a long-term care policy years ago, it may pay a set daily amount toward assisted living.
Find Assisted Living in Your Ohio City
71 Ohio cities have an assisted living page. Counts show partner communities.
Neighboring states: Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylvania.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Ohio Assisted Living Questions, Answered
How much is assisted living in Ohio?
The Ohio statewide median is $6,102 a month, or $73,230 a year (CareScout 2025). Each community sets prices by apartment and level of care.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for assisted living in Ohio?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward a Ohio assisted living bill, about 63% of the state median.
Who licenses assisted living in Ohio?
Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification.
Does Ohio Medicaid cover assisted living?
Assisted Living Waiver: Ohio's Assisted Living Waiver covers services, but residents pay room and board.
How many Patriot Angels partners are in Ohio?
102 assisted living partners in 69 cities, and 60 of them also offer memory care.
New to Assisted Living? Start Here
The national guide explains how assisted living works anywhere. Use it for the basics, then come back for Ohio numbers and partners.
Related Patriot Angels guides
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GuideTypes of Senior Care ComparedComing soon
GuideAssisted Living vs. Independent LivingComing soon
