Nursing home residents in Sandusky charge $7,057 per month for care, making this city among the most cost-effective options in the state and nation for intensive care. Local care costs are about 3% lower than what’s typical for Ohio and 11% below the national norm, and they come in below rates in most nearby communities. For example, in Springfield, monthly care costs are hundreds of dollars higher than in Sandusky at $7,574, and in Akron, rates exceed the local average by 13%. In Cleveland, rates are 19% higher than in Sandusky, although seniors may find more affordable care in Mansfield, where facilities charge $6,631.