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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lorain County, OH

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Lorain County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 17 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Lorain County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Lorain County is about $4,634, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 66 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Lorain County, OH

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Photo of Lorain Estates Senior Living - a Sinceri Community
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9.3
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9.3
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Lorain Estates 3290 Cooper Foster Park Rd. Lorain OH 44053Southern side of Lorain across the road from Amherst.Newly renovated Lorain Estates continues to exceed the expectation of families and their loved-ones.Stop by M-F 9am to 6pm or call 440 - 960 - 2813 to schedule your appointment. Lorain...
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My mother-in-law is very content at The Abbewood. She thinks the staff is very nice and they take care of her needs. The fact that there is a salon to get her hair done , makes her very happy , because it's...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in Elyria, Ohio, The AbbeWood is a dynamic retirement community that offers the comforts of home with the luxuries of resort-style living.Offering both independent living and assisted living options, The AbbeWood is dedicated to providing outstanding service to each resident while...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Located in the Sandstone Center of the World, Sprenger Health Care Amherst Manor is a warm and inviting place you can call home. Delight in the scenic view of nine wooded acres while still having the convenience of access to the city's downtown venues. A 2018 US News & World Report Best...
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My stay at Danbury for the past 4 years has been excellent from the beginning to where we are today. I feel the staff has improved 100%. Better than 10 months ago. Since the new director has arrived it has...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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All the staff at Wesleyan are so helpful & friendly. They made my Mom feel welcomed even before she moved in with a gift basket sent to her home, nice touch! Carol & Shelley in Marketing were great in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Whatever you're looking for in a retirement community, you'll find it at Wesleyan Village. With more than a century of experience behind us, our 17-acre campus offers beautiful residences, wonderful amenities and exceptional care for all levels of independence.Independent Living: Select from our...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Photo of Anchor Lodge Retirement Village
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of nursing homes in Lorain County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Lorain County is $4,634 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rochester, OH with an average of $4,117 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lorain County, OH vs. nearby counties

Lorain County, OH
$4,634/mo
$4,687/mo
$4,661/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lorain County, OH vs. the state and national average

Lorain County, OH
$4,634/mo
$4,816/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lorain County vs. other types of senior living

$4,592/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,634/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Lorain County, OH by room type

Semi-Private
$4,195/mo
Studio
$4,379/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,940/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,390/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Lorain County over time

Lorain County, OHOH stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lorain County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lorain County

Bickford of Rocky River

4.6
the community is very homey and my parents really like the community. the staff is very friendly and caring. They are very accommodating to the residence, and the community is very clean. The staff go above and beyond and really care about the residence. I would recommend this community to ...
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Lakeside Assisted Living at the Normandy in Rocky River, OH

4.7
My dad always speaks to the quality of the food and availability. My dad never did activities before and does them now. Enjoys himself and recreating with friends. I picked this facility because of the great incentive - fee off per month for 1st 5 months and the fact services are not tiered and ...
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Rocky River Village

4.3
I would ask the nurse how they handle over the counter medicine. Ask if you can talk to the doctor BEFORE your family member goes in to see how medicine is handled or other health issues. Get the pharmacy straightened out. Observe the home health aids and the other residents to see how they ...
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Lorain County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lorain County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lorain County, 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 Lorain County 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 Lorain County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lorain County, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lorain County 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 Lorain County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lorain County, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.2%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lorain County 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 Lorain County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lorain County, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lorain County 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 Lorain County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lorain County, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lorain County 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 Lorain County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lorain County, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
0.4%
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