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Located along the banks of Lake Erie in Ohio, Mentor offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, including boating and fishing at the Headlands Beach State Park and long hikes at the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve and Veterans Park. The area gets around 66 inches of snow each year, and summer highs are around 81 degrees, which is ideal for seniors who can’t tolerate the heat. The city has a population of just over 47,000 with approximately 22% aged 65 and older.
Assisted living might be an option for you or a family member who wants to live independently but needs help with certain things. In these facilities, professional staff can help with medication, meals, dressing and activities. You’ll also have security and a sense of community. The average cost of assisted living care in Mentor, OH, is about $4,940 per month according to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey for the Cleveland metro area.
This guide connects you with resources about paying for assisted living and provides a comparison of costs in Mentor and other nearby Ohio cities.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Ohio. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
Assisted living costs in Mentor average $4,940 per month.
Mentor’s assisted living costs are about 10% higher than the national average rates for this level of care. They’re approximately 6.5% higher than Ohio’s overall average assisted living costs.
Let’s look at how Mentor and the Cleveland area compare with other nearby cities. Central Ohio offers much lower assisted living rates. You’ll pay about 20% less on average in Columbus compared with Mentor. Youngstown rates are about 4% lower and Mansfield rates are about 3% lower than rates in Mentor. You’ll pay about the same for assisted living in Canton compared to Mentor, with slightly higher rates (by about 1%) in the Akron area.
Note: Data for Mentor was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Cleveland, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Ohio.
| Contact | Description | |
| Lake County Council on Aging | (440) 918-0820 | The Lake County Council on Aging matches seniors in the area with services and opportunities to help them achieve a better quality of life. These services include meals on wheels, education, volunteer opportunities and housekeeping. The program publishes an online searchable database, and it holds events, like the senior’s farmers market, throughout the year to benefit the program. |
| Lake County Veterans Service Commission | (440) 350-2904 | The veterans service commission serves as an advocate for the county’s veterans and their families. The agency makes sure all veterans receive the benefits they are entitled to. The VA may also help explain current benefits and assist in completing the necessary forms. |
| Mentor Senior Center | (440) 974-5725 | The Mentor Senior Center is a meeting place that’s open to individuals aged 55 and older. It features a billiard room, computer center, fitness studio and a main hall with a stage. Activities include games, dance classes, arts and crafts and scheduled outings. |
| Lake County RSVP | (440) 269-3015 | The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program matches active seniors with volunteer opportunities within the community. Past programs have included the Produce Pink Up and a local Beach Clean Up. This nonprofit organization also offers work from home opportunities. |
| Mentor Well Check Database | (440) 947-5789 | Established by the city of Mentor, the Well Check Database is a program that allows seniors to attach information to their address that’s given to first responders. This program is designed to help seniors and individuals with special needs in the event of an emergency. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Mentor area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
