Wolcott Manor
5733 Traditions Dr, New Albany, OH 43054
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READ MORELocated in Ohio, just east of Columbus, Newark and its surrounding area hosts 45 assisted living facilities for seniors who need help with daily activities or would like more recreational opportunities throughout retirement. Assisted living costs $5,348 in Newark in 2024 — comparable to the national baseline of $5,350 and Ohio's $5,294 median.
Read 314 reviews reviews of assisted living communities below to find suitable residences for your retirement. Providers in Newark earn an average review rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars.
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5733 Traditions Dr, New Albany, OH 43054
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READ MORE6268 Brauning Dr, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
"Comfortable Housing is located in Reynoldsburg, a tri-county suburban community in Ohio that's home to over 38,000 people. Outdoorsy seniors..."
READ MORE6397 Roselawn Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
"Senior Home Choice 2 is tucked in the suburbs of Reynoldsburg, OH, near three major highways and two scenic parks. This centralized location..."
READ MORE6394 Roselawn Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
"Senior Home Choice is located in Reynoldsburg, OH. Seniors have the opportunity to take advantage of living in a bustling estate, with the B..."
READ MORE1000 Beech St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
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READ MORECaring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey notes that seniors pay $1,105 more for assisted living in Newark than in Mansfield. However, Newark represents the middle ground of retirement costs in Ohio. Expenses increase by $652 for retirees who move from Newark to Canton, and those who relocate to Lima pay approximately $2,065 more, reflecting the upper side of Ohio's wide cost-of-living spectrum.
Newark
$5,348
Ohio
$5,294
United States
$5,350
Mansfield
$4,243
Canton
$6,000
Lima
$7,413
Medicaid eligible seniors in Newark may be able to get financial assistance with their assisted living expenses through one of Ohio’s two programs. These are known as MyCare Ohio and the Assisted Living Waiver Program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Ohio page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Ohio page.
Retirees benefit from multiple affordable living options in Newark. Adult day care costs $776 less than assisted living, saving money for seniors who only need temporary or occasional support. In-home care costs $772 less than assisted living while offering many of the same services. While seniors pay $1,135 more for home health care than for assisted living, this service provides additional medical care.
In-Home Care
$4,576
Home Health Care
$6,483
Adult Day Health Care
$4,572
Assisted Living Facility
$5,348
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$8,213
Note: Since data for Newark is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Columbus, instead.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Licking County Aging Program (LCAP) | (740) 345-0821 | LCAP, Licking County’s largest senior center, coordinates programs to help residents over 60 delay entry into a long-term care residence. Seniors can enjoy nutritious lunches on-site or receive Meals on Wheels. Personal care, homemaking and transportation to medical appointments are also available. The agency also arranges a wide range of activities, clubs and social services. The LCAP houses the Center for Visual Improvement. |
Licking County Community Center for 60+ Adults (LCCC) | (740) 587-1333 | LCCC offers seniors a wealth of social opportunities, including congregate meals, exercise programs, lectures, crafts, table games, book and writing clubs. Participants can attend concerts and join the LCCC chorus as well. |
Catholic Social Services (CSS) | (740) 345-2565 | CSS’s Senior Support program makes it easier for low-income and vulnerable seniors to remain independent and safe in their homes with individualized case management, companionship, non-medical assistance, money management and payee services. CSS also arranges transportation to non-emergency medical appointments throughout the state of Ohio. The agency trains active seniors to serve as foster grandparents in area schools as well. |
Easterseals Central & Southeast Ohio | (614) 228-5523 | Easterseals Central & Southeast Ohio administers the state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman program for Licking County residents. This service educates consumers about long-term care services and the rights of community residents and their families. Ombudsmen work with residents and providers to verify and resolve problems with quality of care, privacy breaches and other concerns. |
Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA) | (800) 589-7277 | COAAA arranges services to help seniors maintain independence while |
Newark-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Ohio are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Ohio page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
lucky2017
5.0
Review of Sharonbrooke
I had the pleasure to visit my uncle in this facility and I couldn't be more impressed. From the moment I walked in The door and was greeted by their very friendly staff. Residents were out and...
Assisted Living
D.
5.0
Review of Sharonbrooke
The staff at Sharonbrooke is wonderful and very caring. They go out of their way to make sure that both my parents participate in activities daily. The food has been amazing. The place is very...
Assisted Living
fd1129
5.0
Review of Sharonbrooke
we moved my uncle in during the pandemic this facility was absolutely phenomenal they took him in and loved him like he was their family we could only do window visits which was very hard to move...