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Ashtabula is an attractive small city in northeastern Ohio, home to almost 20,000 people, with seniors over the age of 65 making up about 16.5% of the population. Although it has a relatively harsh climate, the region is known for its warm and pleasant summers and its excellent air quality. It boasts excellent health care infrastructure, with many Medicare-registered physicians and three hospitals serving the local area, including the Ashtabula County Medical Center. More than two dozen long-term care facilities can be found in Ashtabula, providing plenty of options for seniors interested in assisted living.
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Ashtabula is $4,315, although the specific prices will vary based on a facility’s services and location and the amenities it offers.
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According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Ashtabula costs an average of $4,315 per month, slightly higher than the national monthly average of $4,300 but slightly lower than the state average of $4,350 per month. Costs are similar in neighboring states such as Pennsylvania at $3,955 per month and West Virginia at $4,000, while they’re more comparable to the national average in Michigan ($4,200) and Indiana ($4,382). The only neighboring state in which assisted living is significantly cheaper is Kentucky ($3,699).
The monthly median cost of assisted living in other cities in Ohio varies widely. Some are either moderately or considerably more expensive, such as Dayton at $5,245 per month, Akron at $4,875, Cincinnati at $4,750, and Canton at $4,633. For some communities in other parts of the state, the monthly average costs are considerably cheaper, such as Cleveland at $3,950, Mansfield at $3,500, and Springfield at $3,650. The major city where assisted living costs are most closely comparable to Ashtabula is Columbus at $4,500 monthly.
Note: Direct data for Ashtabula was not available, so the figure included here is for the nearby area of Erie, PA.
Ohio offers an Assisted Living Waiver Program for eligible seniors through Medicaid. It pays the costs of care at an assisted living community for seniors who meet specific financial criteria and have certain care and service requirements. Long-term care insurance is also available through Medicare, and seniors who have served in the military can access veterans’ benefits through the Veterans Service Commission. including an Aid and Attendance Benefit that applies directly to assisted living costs.
Learn more about these programs and their eligibility requirements at our Assisted Living in Ohio page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Ashtabula County Council on Aging | (440) 998-6750 | Operating the Center for Active Living, the Ashtabula County Council on Aging offers free insurance consulting, meal programs, nutritional and dietary counseling, and prescription assistance. It also offers guidance and information for seniors looking into long-term care options. |
| Area Agency on Aging 11 | (330) 505-2300 | Part of the nationwide network of Area Agencies on Aging, this non-profit organization provides information on services and activities. It also operates Direction Home of East Ohio, which provides access to the state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman and assistance with applications for the Assisted Living Waiver. |
| Ashtabula Job & Family Services | (440) 998-1110 | This department offers protective and support services to families and seniors in Ashtabula County. Services include a Support Navigator to help seniors navigate the long-term care options available and connect with the resources they need. |
| Ashtabula County Veterans Service Commission | (440) 964-8324 | The Veterans Service Commission supports seniors who have served in the military get the benefits to which they’re entitled. The Commission helps veterans determine their eligibility for and make applications to programs such as the Aid and Attendance Benefit to reduce the costs of assisted living. |
| Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program | (614) 644-2673 | OSHIIP provides one-on-one insurance counseling services specifically for seniors, helping them to understand and access Medicare benefits that include long-term care insurance and other forms of financial assistance. |
| Ohio Benefits | (844) 640-6446 | This online library of benefits information helps seniors and their loved ones to check their eligibility status and file for benefits including Medicaid, long-term supports and services, and food and cash assistance. |
Assisted living communities in Ashtabula are required to adhere to the detailed state laws and regulations of Ohio and are subject to a minimum of one unannounced inspection in each nine to 15-month inspection cycle. Visit our Assisted Living in Ohio page for further information.
