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Maumee is a small city located along the Maumee River approximately 10 miles southwest of Toledo. The city has close to 14,000 residents, with around 17% being age 65 or older. Active seniors who like getting outside can enjoy walks at the Side Cut Metropark, which is home to a variety of local wildlife. The Fallen Timbers Battlefield and Wolcott House Museum Complex are excellent ways to explore the history of the region. There are also multiple antique malls and shopping centers for an afternoon outing or for running errands, and the Maumee Indoor Theater is available for enjoying the latest feature films.
There are four assisted living communities in Maumee to accommodate seniors who need help with daily living tasks. These communities have an average cost of $4,779 per month.
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According to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Maumee is $4,779. This is $429 more than the state average and $473 more than the national average. The cost in Maumee is also higher than other states in the region; West Virginia residents pay about $779 less and Kentucky residents pay approximately $1,080 less. In Indiana and Michigan, seniors pay approximately $4,382 and $4,200 respectively.
Other cities throughout Ohio have different costs depending on location and services. Monthly costs are lower in Lima ($4,594), Cincinnati ($4,750) and Columbus ($4,500), but seniors can expect to pay more in the Dayton area ($5,245) and in Akron ($4,875).
Note: Data for Maumee was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Toledo, was used instead.
Low-income seniors may apply for Ohio’s Assisted Living Waiver, which helps those with Medicaid pay for the cost of an assisted living community. The waiver pays for home and community-based services like grooming, housekeeping, meals and social activities. Learn more about this waiver and how to apply at our Assisted Living in Ohio page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Area Agency on Aging | (419) 222-7723 | The local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) provides programs and services for older adults in the area. Some of these services include individual insurance counseling, mobility assistance and transportation. |
| Senior Protection Unit | (419) 213-2001 | The SPU educates seniors to better prepare themselves from becoming a victim of elder abuse and exploitation. In instances of abuse, the unit prosecutes those who victimize the elderly while comforting the victims and their families. |
| Maumee Senior Center | (419) 893-1994 | Open Monday through Friday, the Maumee senior center provides meals, delivers medical equipment to seniors in need, makes wellness calls and provides medical transport. Other activities include Zumba, Tai Chi, coffee chats, games, classes and scheduled outings. |
| Oasis Senior Advisors | (567) 298-6702 | Oasis Senior Advisors is a free service for seniors living in northwest Ohio. The trained professionals help older adults locate the best assisted living community based on individual needs, including lifestyle preferences, medical needs and location preferences. The advisors can also provide information on paying for a community. |
| Ohio Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 282-1206 | Ohio’s Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman serves as an advocate for seniors in long-term care, including assisted living communities and nursing homes. The trained staff takes resident complaints and works to find a solution. The ombudsman can also provide information on consumer rights for seniors and link long-term care residents with other services or agencies that provide care. The group also offers information on benefits and insurance to help low-income seniors pay for care. |
Maumee assisted living communities are regulated by the Ohio Department of Health. These facilities are referred to as Residential Care Facilities and must contain at least 17 or more individuals. Learn more about the laws and regulations in these facilities at our Assisted Living in Ohio page.
