Assisted Living Communities in Chillicothe, Ohio

Assisted Living costs in Chillicothe start around $5,996 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Chillicothe and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Ohio page.

Nestled along the banks of the Scioto River, Chillicothe is a city with a sizable senior population. However, even though seniors over the age of 55 comprise 34.9 percent of the city's population, Chillicothe only has three assisted living facilities available. Two of these are in Chillicothe proper, and one is located in a community nearby. All of these facilities are regulated by the Ohio Department of Health and are commonly referred to as residential care facilities.

• Chillicothe's cost of living is lower than state and national averages. This means low-income seniors might find reasonable prices on things like health care services and groceries.
  
  
• Even though it can get pretty cold in Chillicothe during the winter, seniors can enjoy mild weather the rest of the year. The average monthly temperature in August is 74 degrees Fahrenheit, and temperatures rarely make it past the high 80s. 
  
  
• Chillicothe's high crime rates could be a concern for seniors. The city's overall crime rate is 199 percent higher than the U.S. average. People in the city have a 1 in 12 chance of becoming the victim of a crime. Because of this, 99 percent of Ohio communities are considered safer than Chillicothe.
  
  
• The Chillicothe area is home to world-class medical facilities, including the Chillicothe VA Medical Center and Adena Regional Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
  
• The Chillicothe Transit System (CTS) runs a fixed-route bus service in the city. Seniors age 65 and over pay half-price fares. CTS also operates a door-to-door paratransit service for area seniors. Paratransit ride services need to be scheduled in advance.
  
  
• Chillicothe has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Ross County Community Action Commission Inc., an organization that a senior companion program and health programs, as well as one senior center.