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Located approximately 15 minutes northwest of Toledo and right on the Ohio/Michigan state line, the suburb of Sylvania is home to 19,011 people. Over 21% of Sylvania residents are 65 years of age or older, drawn to the city by its exceptionally low crime rates, above-average air quality and affordable cost of living, which is roughly 9% lower than national averages.
If you find that you need regular help getting around and taking care of basic needs, such as eating and bathing, moving into an assisted living community might be a good match for your situation. These facilities give you the support you need while also providing opportunities to stay physically and socially active. In Sylvania, assisted living care averages $5,050 a month.
In this guide to assisted living in Sylvania, we’ll compare the city’s costs with those of nearby Ohio and Michigan locations. You’ll also find a convenient list of low-cost resources that can help support your retirement in northwest Ohio.
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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.
According to data from Genworth Financial, the average monthly cost of assisted living care in Sylvania is $5,050.
Sylvania’s costs are roughly 10% higher than Ohio and U.S. averages. Nationally, the average cost is $4,500 a month; Ohio’s is $4,635.
Ohio’s lowest prices are found in Springfield, where seniors pay $3,660 a month for assisted living. State capital Columbus reports monthly costs of $4,085, while Cincinnati’s costs average $4,666. Ohio prices rise further to $4,940 in Cleveland and reach $4,993 in Akron. Although Sylvania’s costs are the highest in Ohio, it’s worth noting that Ann Arbor, Michigan, located less than an hour north of Sylvania, reports average costs of $6,093, roughly $1,000 more than Sylvania’s.
Note: Data for Sylvania was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Monroe, MI, 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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
| Sylvania Senior Center | (419) 885-3913 | This social spot for Sylvania seniors is home to a number of recreational activities, including a chorus group, knitting circles, ceramics classes and book discussion groups. You can also work out independently in the center’s open gym or sign up to participate in group fitness courses; exercises include chair yoga and tai chi. |
| Sylvania Branch Public Library | (419) 882-2089 | This branch of the Toledo Library offers a regular assortment of free seminars and presentations aimed at area seniors. Events include classes on birdwatching basics and open computer labs where seniors can get help with some of their technology questions. |
| Lucas County Veterans Service Commission | (419) 213-6090 | U.S. military veterans can apply for emergency financial aid, research benefits and get supportive help with estate planning through this office. It also offers a number of programs to emotionally support senior veterans in retirement and provides a ride service that can help seniors get to medical appointments. |
| University of Toledo Program 60 | (419) 530-3142 | The University of Toledo, like all of Ohio’s state universities and technical colleges, waives tuition for adults 60 and up. Some limitations apply, as not all classes have space and participation must be approved by a specific class’ professor. You may also be responsible for paying some associated fees. |
| Non-Emergency Transportation Service | (419) 213-8910 | Seniors on Medicaid can use this county program to find free rides to and from Medicaid-related appointments anywhere in Lucas County. Transportation is provided by existing ride-share and taxi companies, with the cost of transportation covered by the county. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Sylvania 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.
