Cost of Ohio Assisted Living Facilities

The average cost of assisted living in Ohio is $2,300 per month

The range of costs is from $1,200 to $3,700 per month

This data is based on 55 of the larger facilities within the state and may not represent all facilities within the state. Additional fees may apply.

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Ohio Assisted Living Information

Ohio defines an assisted living facility as residential care facilities that care for 17 or more residents and provides supervision and personal supportive care to people who need it due to age or physical or mental impairment.

Ohio Assisted Living Facilities Scope of Care

In Ohio, assisted living facilities may help with medication, provide supervision, personal care services, change wound dressings, provide nutritional support, and offer intermittent enteral feedings. Unless the resident is in hospice care, no more than 120 days of intermittent nursing care may be offered on a part-time basis. Hospice patients are exempt from that limitation. Home health care agencies may be contracted by the resident to provide additional health care support.

Ohio Assisted Living Admission Requirements

Ohio requires that all residents have an assessment done at the beginning of their stay, annually, and if there are any significant changes in the resident’s needs.

Ohio Assisted Living Care Plan Requirements

There are currently no policies in place regarding care plan requirements in Ohio assisted living facilities.

Ohio Assisted Living Medication Management Requirements

If residents are not able to self-administer medication, then medication administration must be offered by either a home health care service or an RN, LPN or physician. Unlicensed staff may assist with medication administration on the condition that the resident is alert, has asked for assistance, and is capable of participating in the medication process.

Ohio Assisted Living Facility Requirements

Private units must allow for at least 100 square feet of livable floor space, while double occupancy units must allow for at least 80 square feet of livable floor space per person. Four residents are allowed per room, while one tub/shower, sink and toilet are required for every eight residents, with bathrooms for both genders on each floor if both genders reside on that floor. Fire safety inspections are required monthly.

Ohio Assisted Living Staffing Requirements

Direct care staff must be sufficient in number to meet the needs of the residents and very specific policies require a dietician to be on staff if therapeutic diets are offered, at least two staff members trained in first aid must be on call all night, an administrator must be in the building no fewer than 20 hours a week, and if an assisted living facility offers skilled nursing care, then it must be managed by an onsite RN. Administrators must be 21, and have significant experience, or significant training related to gerontology care.

Ohio Assisted Living Medicaid Policy

In Ohio, 1800 residents a year can be helped through the assisted living Medicaid waiver program.

Ohio Alzheimer’s Unit Requirements

If an Ohio assisted living facility has an Alzheimer’s unit, then certain written disclosures are required. Additionally, staff who work in the unit must have specific training for working with that population. Additional policies apply to these units.

Ohio Department of Health