Nursing Homes in Ohio WisdomCard

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Research Notes on Nursing Homes in Ohio


A nursing home is a specialized residential heathcare facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care for the elderly and disabled. Ohio residents have 958 nursing homes to choose from in 355 cities.1 A one year stay in an Ohio nursing home facility in a private room will cost an average of $70,080.2 Fortunately, many nursing homes accept Medicare and/or Medicaid to help cover the costs.3

Fast Facts:

  • The state offers a search feature to help consumers make nursing home choices, and also publishes nursing home inspection reports.4
  • 101 of the state's nursing homes are located in Cuyahoga County.5
  • There are two state veterans homes.6

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Research Notes References

  1. CiteHealth: Nursing Homes: Ohio
  2. AARP: What Does Long-Term Care Cost in Your State?
  3. Medicare.gov: Nursing Home Compare: Ohio - Eastern | Nursing Home Compare: Ohio - Western & Southern (click Continue)
  4. State of Ohio: Long-Term Care Consumer Guide
  5. CarePathways: Ohio Nursing Homes/Skilled Care Facilities by County
  6. National Association of State Veterans Homes: Ohio Veterans Home | Ohio Veterans Home: Georgetown

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