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Located along the banks of Lake Erie in Ohio, Mentor offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, including boating and fishing at the Headlands Beach State Park and long hikes at the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve and Veterans Park. The area gets around 66 inches of snow each year, and summer highs are around 81 degrees, which is ideal for seniors who can’t tolerate the heat. The city has a population of just over 47,000 with approximately 22% aged 65 and older.
There are approximately 10 assisted living communities in the local area. In Mentor and the greater Cleveland area, the average monthly cost of these communities is $3,575. The actual price depends on exactly where the facility is located, the types of care provided and the number of amenities.
Note: Data for Mentor was unavailable, so data for the Cleveland Area was used instead.
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The average monthly assisted living cost in the Cleveland area is $3,575 according to the 2019 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This is $764 less than the state average and $475 less than the national average. In comparison to neighboring states, Kentucky was the only state that had a monthly average less than the Cleveland area at $3,497 per month. Those with higher monthly average costs include Michigan ($4,000), Indiana ($4,100) and Pennsylvania ($3,913).
Monthly assisted living costs in Ohio vary greatly. The Cleveland area and Youngstown have the same costs at $3,575. In the southwest, Cincinnati costs around $4,245 per month, while just to the north, Dayton was at $4,455. The most expensive areas are Akron at $4,625 and the Canton area at $4,545, while Springfield is $4,079, and Columbus averages around $3,945.
Medicaid operates Ohio’s Assisted Living Waiver Program that helps pay for the cost of care in an assisted living community. The cost of care includes items like meals, housekeeping and personal hygiene. It also includes nursing and medication administration. Eligible seniors must be at least 65 years old and meet the income requirements for Medicaid.
Learn more about Ohio’s Assisted Living Waiver Program, eligibility requirements and how to apply at our Assisted Living in Ohio page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Lake County Council on Aging | (440) 918-0820 | The Lake County Council on Aging matches seniors in the area with services and opportunities to help them achieve a better quality of life. These services include meals on wheels, education, volunteer opportunities and housekeeping. The program publishes an online searchable database, and it holds events, like the senior’s farmers market, throughout the year to benefit the program. |
| Lake County Veterans Service Commission | (440) 350-2904 | The veterans service commission serves as an advocate for the county’s veterans and their families. The agency makes sure all veterans receive the benefits they are entitled to. The VA may also help explain current benefits and assist in completing the necessary forms. |
| Mentor Senior Center | (440) 974-5725 | The Mentor Senior Center is a meeting place that’s open to individuals aged 55 and older. It features a billiard room, computer center, fitness studio and a main hall with a stage. Activities include games, dance classes, arts and crafts and scheduled outings. |
| Lake County RSVP | (440) 269-3015 | The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program matches active seniors with volunteer opportunities within the community. Past programs have included the Produce Pink Up and a local Beach Clean Up. This nonprofit organization also offers work from home opportunities. |
| Mentor Well Check Database | (440) 947-5789 | Established by the city of Mentor, the Well Check Database is a program that allows seniors to attach information to their address that’s given to first responders. This program is designed to help seniors and individuals with special needs in the event of an emergency. |
Assisted living in Ohio is regulated by the Ohio Department of Health. All communities must meet the regulations set by the Bureau of Regulatory Operations, which cover staffing, health, safety and medication administration. Visit our Assisted Living in Ohio page to learn more.