Assisted Living Communities in Urbana, Ohio

Assisted Living costs in Urbana start around $2,857 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 Urbana 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.

Urbana is a city located in the west-central region of Ohio. It is home to Urbana University, a 170-year-old university that has a 1,500-seat stadium where sports lovers of all ages can enjoy watching basketball and volleyball games. While Urbana has a relatively young population, it also has a large senior community that accounts for nearly 18% of its 11,000 residents. 

Seniors in Urbana have two local assisted living facilities to choose from, and there are six more in the neighboring city of Springfield. These facilities, which may also be called residential care facilities, are governed by the Ohio Department of Health. 

• While retirement income from pensions and retirement savings accounts are taxed at the state level in Ohio for seniors whose income is over a certain amount, taxpayers aged 65 and over can claim tax credits to offset this expense. Social Security benefits are not taxed, which may leave more money in the budget for assisted living in Urbana. 
  
• Urbana is a very affordable place to live with an overall cost of living that is 20% below the national average and 7% below the state average. Housing is especially affordable here, which may result in lower assisted living costs.  
  
• Over the course of a year, temperatures in Urbana range between 19 and 85 degrees, making it one of the warmer cities in Ohio. It has an average of five months annually where temperatures are in the 70-85 degree range, which may make it a good option for seniors who enjoy being outdoors. 
  
• While property crime in Urbana is considerably higher than the national average, ranking 51.3 on a 100-point scale versus the national average of 35.4, its violent crime rate is very low, coming in about 10 points below the national average at 12.5. Even so, as they're touring assisted living facilities, seniors may want to ask what security measures are in place.  
  
• The Urbana area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Mercy Health Urbana Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
• Public transportation for seniors in Urbana is provided by the Champaign County Transit System. 

  Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.