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Care Homes in Ohio
The state of Ohio is steeped in history and working-class American charm. Known as “The Buckeye State” due to its high concentration of buckeye trees, Ohio has been the birthplace of seven former US presidents as well as the location of the Wright Brothers’ early experiments in aviation. Aside from its major cities of Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati having played a major role in America’s industrial history, the state is also a leading agricultural hub, producing large amounts of soybeans and corn. Between its quaint, rural towns and bustling cities, Ohio is a diverse state with something to offer everyone and is a great place to retire.
The median monthly cost of a care home in Ohio is about $4,200. However, the cost of living in a care home depends largely on location. Since the homes are private residences, costs are tied to real estate value and therefore may vary greatly.
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Ohio Care Home Regulations
Each state regulates senior living communities differently. Because care homes operate similarly to assisted living communities, states may regulate care homes within their guidelines for assisted living. You can use APFM’s guide to assisted living regulations to learn more about access to facility records in Ohio.
In Ohio, care homes — sometimes called residential care homes, board and care homes, group homes, or personal care homes — are often houses in residential neighborhoods that are adapted, equipped, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually 10 or less. Similar to assisted living but in a smaller, more residential setting, these homes provide supervision, organized events, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). This means care homes can help with everyday routines but typically do not provide 24-hour skilled nursing assistance.
Cost of Living
Overall, the cost of living in Ohio is considered to be much more affordable than the national average. Across every index rating, Ohio’s costs are ranked below average. All index scores are based on a scale with the national average set at 100.
Price Indexes
- Cost of Living: 93
- Groceries: 99
- Housing: 74
- Utilities: 92
- Transportation: 97
Demographics
About 15% of Ohio’s population are seniors. In the 2016 presidential election, Ohio leaned slightly conservative. However, many of its counties with larger cities tend to be more progressive, and Ohio has been a key swing state in recent presidential elections.
2016 Presidential Election
- Voted Democratic: 44%
- Voted Republican: 52%
- Voted third party: 5%
Population
- Median age: 39
- Over the age of 55: 31%
- 2018 population: 11,689,442
- 2020 population: 11,740,233
- Estimated 2025 population: 11,868,178
Miscellaneous
- 38% regularly attend a religious service
- 33% consider themselves atheist, agnostic or a non-believer
- There are 13,606 congregations in Ohio
- There are 565 Masonic lodges in the state
Climate and Weather
Most of Ohio is classified as having a humid continental type of climate, which means that the state has four distinct seasons with widely fluctuating temperatures. The climate in the southernmost portion of the state is considered humid subtropical, which means that the summers are hot and the region receives above average rainfall.
Humidity and Precipitation
- Average humidity level: 72%
- Average monthly precipitation: 3”
- Average maximum monthly precipitation: 10” (January)
Air Quality
Seasonal Temperatures
- Average temperature: 51°F
- Average summer temperature: 71°F
- Typical summer high: 90°F (July)
- Typical summer low: 53°F (June)
- Average winter temperature: 29°F
- Typical winter high: 49°F (February)
- Typical winter low: 14°F (January)
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