Assisted Living Communities in Delaware, Ohio

Delaware ranks among the most cost-effective cities in Ohio and the nation for assisted living, with monthly rates at $4,085. Not only is this 9% below the national norm and 12% below the typical rate in Ohio, but it’s also modest compared to costs in most nearby cities. For example, in Dayton, rates exceed Delaware’s average at $4,250, and in Lima, seniors pay $4,603 for care. Similarly, monthly fees in Mansfield come in 17% above Delaware's norm, although seniors in Springfield pay comparatively economical rates of $3,660.

In Delaware, seniors pay $4,085 per month for assisted living.

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.

Assisted living rates in Delaware come in at $4,085 per month, making it a budget-friendly option compared to other senior care solutions in the city. Although seniors who attend adult day health care spend 58% less on their monthly care expenses, this option only includes daytime services in a community setting, unlike assisted living, which also provides housing. Seniors who obtain nonmedical services through in-home care and those who arrange skilled nursing services at home through home health care pay 38% more per month than assisted living residents, and those who need intensive skilled nursing services and 24-hour monitoring pay $7,490 for nursing home care.