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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ohio is $5,696, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Decatur area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Decatur, OH

Cost of nursing homes in Decatur, OH

The average cost of senior living in Ohio is $5,696 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Ohio vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column communityType: Community type

Column state: Ohio

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	Ohio	U.S.	Cost difference
Nursing Homes	$5,696/mo	$5,847/mo	2.6% below national median
Assisted Living	$5,687/mo	$5,830/mo	2.5% below national median
Memory Care	$6,894/mo	$6,999/mo	1.5% below national median
Independent Living	$3,241/mo	$3,520/mo	7.9% below national median

Nursing Homes

Ohio:$5,696/mo

U.S.:$5,847/mo

Cost difference:2.6% below national median

Assisted Living

Ohio:$5,687/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:2.5% below national median

Memory Care

Ohio:$6,894/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:1.5% below national median

Independent Living

Ohio:$3,241/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:7.9% below national median

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Decatur

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Decatur

Serene Suites Memory Care in Cincinnati, OH

3.4

My wife is now the COO so my opinion is biased. She also took care of my mother there for a year and knows what needs improvement. She is actively working to improve everything about the place. Overall, I would say it is better than most places. Certainly better than the ones we toured ...

Meadowbrook Care Center in Cincinnati, OH

4.7

I would move my mom into Meadowbrook again if I had to. It is very conveniently located to the hospital which is nice. Whenever we called them they were quick to answer and I think she got good, personalized care here. They really knew my mom and knew what was going on with her. They tried ...

The Victorian at Riverside in Covington, KY

5.0

My loved one was previously a resident at The Victorian at Riverside and the experience was great! We liked this facility very much. I would recommend The Victorian at Riverside to others.

Decatur nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Decatur nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Decatur, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Decatur nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Decatur that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Decatur, OHNational

Full medication management

45.3%

2.5%

Doctor on call

45.3%

9.7%

24-Hour awake staff

84.2%

23.7%

Diabetic care

86.3%

24%

*Visiting health care professionals

55.8%

10%

Home care agency on-site

30.5%

0.8%

Non-ambulatory care

84.2%

20.4%

Respite or short term stays

47.4%

6.9%

Hospice available on-site

46.3%

17.5%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Decatur nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Decatur Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Decatur, OHNational

Dementia behaviors care

50.5%

Specialized memory care training for staff

35.8%

0.3%

Secured community and/or wander guard

41.1%

5.5%

Memory care only community

15.8%

1.2%

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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Decatur nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Decatur partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Decatur, OHNational

Nutritionist / dietician

36.8%

0.6%

Low / no sodium

38.9%

1.4%

No sugar

34.7%

1.4%

Vegetarian

35.8%

3.5%

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Availability of select dining options in Decatur nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Decatur communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Decatur, OHNational

Professional chef

42.1%

0.2%

Restaurant style dining

47.4%

0.5%

Room service

43.2%

0.3%

Anytime dining

24.2%

0.7%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Decatur nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Decatur offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Decatur, OHNational

Activity director

43.2%

0.4%

Pet-focused programs

28.4%

0.3%

Community service programs

27.4%

0.3%

Devotional activities on-site

48.4%

6.5%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

45.3%

0.5%

Outings / off-site activities

50.5%

6.6%

Piano or organ

38.9%

0.4%

Arts and crafts center

38.9%

0.3%

Educational speakers / life long learning

38.9%

0.3%

Clubs / games / karaoke

46.3%

0.4%

Live performances

45.3%

0.4%

Dances

31.6%

0.2%

Fitness center

34.7%

0.3%

Fitness classes

50.5%

0.4%

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