Assisted Living Communities in Elyria, Ohio
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Situated alongside the Black River and about 30 miles from downtown Cleveland, Elyria is in Northeast Ohio. Local seniors can choose among 13 assisted living communities in the city and nearby areas. Averaging $4,940 per month, assisted living rates in Elyria are higher than the national and state median prices.
This guide discusses assisted living in Elyria, including average costs and 440 reviews facility reviews, with local communities assessed by commenters as having an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars stars.
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
In Elyria, assisted living stands $305 more than the state average and $440 more than the national average. In keeping with regional norms, Elyria’s assisted living facilities are among the priciest in Ohio, second only to Akron’s communities, which charge about $53 more. Compared with Elyria’s fees, rates decrease by $35 in Canton. Mansfield sees a more significant price drop of $142. Springfield is one of Ohio’s cheapest destinations for assisted living, with an average monthly price that’s $1,280 below Elyria’s.  Â
Elyria
$4,940
Ohio
$4,635
United States
$4,500
Mansfield
$4,798
Springfield
$3,660
Canton
$4,905
Akron
$4,993
Paying for Assisted Living in Elyria
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Elyria’s seniors pay an average of $4,940 each month for assisted living.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Elyria
Seniors who live in assisted living facilities in Elyria may be eligible for the Assisted Living Waiver Program, which pays for resident's care, allowing residents to cover the cost of room and board. Further financial assistance can be found through the Optional State Supplement, which supplements Social Security income for eligible seniors.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Ohio page.
More Ways to Pay 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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Assisted living facilities offer help with everyday activities in a residential setting. In Elyria, this type of care is $3,455 more affordable than nursing home services, which include rehabilitative, therapeutic and nursing care in a clinical environment. Home health care provides intermittent medical services in a senior’s home and in-home care covers assistance with daily activities and personal care. Both types of at-home support cost $5,196 monthly, $256 more than assisted living. Adult day health care supports seniors in a day center while family members work and costs an average rate that’s $3,152 lower than residential assisted living.Â
In-Home Care
$5,196
Home Health Care
$5,196
Adult Day Health Care
$1,788
Assisted Living Facility
$4,940
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,395
Note: Data for Elyria was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Cleveland, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Elyria
Elyria and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Elyria, please visit our Assisted Living in Ohio page.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Elyria
The Bureau of Regulatory Operations at the Ohio Department of Health monitors and licenses assisted living facilities in neighborhoods throughout Ohio, including Elyria. Bureau staff periodically visits facilities to ensure compliance with regulations and investigates complaints about providers from the public.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Elyria
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- Elyria offers warm summers with highs of around 91 degrees Fahrenheit and cold, snowy winters with lows of about 4 degrees Fahrenheit. March to October is the rainiest period, while the remaining months see the least precipitation. Annually, the city experiences an average of 51 inches of snow, 23 more than the U.S. norm, and 41 fewer sunny days than the national average.
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- Lorain County’s primary care doctors see an average of 1,855 patients yearly. Although this is more than the statewide statistic of 1,291 patients per doctor, the Cleveland-Elyria metropolitan area has the most health care workers per capita compared with other large conurbations countrywide.
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- Ranked five stars by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, UH Elyria Medical Center offers wide-ranging medical services, including 24/7 emergency care. The wider area has more medical facilities, such as the Cleveland Clinic, one of the country’s top-rated hospitals and a high performer in several specialties, including geriatrics, cardiology, gastroenterology and neurology. Â
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- Elyria has a violent crime rate of 1.98, lower than the state and national averages of 2.94 and 4, respectively. Property crime figures are a bit higher, with the local score of 19.03, less than 1 point below the national median and 1.2 higher than the statewide average rate. However, most assisted living communities have enhanced security measures, such as video surveillance, keypad entrances and staff presence at all times.
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- Living costs in Elyria are 19% lower than the U.S. average and almost 2% lower than the Ohio average. Housing, health care and transportation costs are especially more affordable when compared with the statewide and nationwide outlook. Additionally, Ohio Medicaid waiver programs may reduce costs further for eligible seniors.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Elyria
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Elyria Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Ohio are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Ohio page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Pat
1.0
Review of Wesleyan Village
If you're looking for skilled nursing care for someone you love...do not go here! My mother was there for 2 days and I had to get her out. They didn't have her medications - and she missed 3...
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VS
5.0
Review of The AbbeWood
The AbbeWood is like an upscale hotel when you come in. It has good security, and the people are friendly and helpful. The person showed me an efficiency suite and a one-bedroom suite. I chose the...
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Deidre
4.0
Review of The AbbeWood
We toured The AbbeWood for my parents. The community was beautiful. It was well kept up. It was gorgeous. The problem for us, it was too big. It's out in the middle of nowhere, first of all, so...