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Powell, Ohio, is located near the Scioto River in affluent Delaware County. This small community has 14,163 residents, including 1,670 seniors aged 65 and older. Residents enjoy a convenient location less than 20 miles from downtown Columbus, and the community is a short distance from local parks and cultural attractions.
Powell receives excellent ratings for its low crime rates, with fewer than 50 offenses reported per 100,000 residents, and the climate is comfortable for seniors who enjoy golf and outdoor recreation. While the cost of living in this desirable area is 20% higher than average, health care costs are 10% lower than in other parts of the country. Residents have access to quality care at 20 local hospitals, including the nationally-ranked Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
There are two assisted living facilities in Powell, and more than 18 others are located nearby. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the median cost of assisted living care in Powell is $4,500 per month, which is slightly higher than in other parts of the state and the nation.
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Genworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey shows that the median cost of assisted living in Powell is $200 higher than the national average of $4,300 and $150 higher than the state median of $4,350. Local prices are higher than in other parts of the Ohio Valley. Seniors in Indiana pay $118 less per month, and rates drop to $4,000 in West Virginia. Seniors in Pennsylvania pay $3,955 per month, and assisted living facilities in Kentucky charge just $3,699 per month, for a savings of $801.
Assisted living prices in Powell are similar to other cities in central Ohio, such as Lima, where the median cost of care is $4,594 per month. Across the state, median rates range from $3,570 in Mansfield to $5,245 in Dayton. Prices are lower than average in Springfield and Cleveland, where seniors pay $3,608 and $3,950 per month, respectively. Communities with above-average assisted living prices include Akron at $4,875 and Cincinnati at $4,750.
Note: Data for Powell was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Columbus, was used instead.
Ohio’s Assisted Living Waiver Program is designed for older adults who need help paying for long-term care. It provides residents with an alternative to nursing home placement by covering the cost of personal assistance, housekeeping, laundry, meals and medication management.
Visit our Assisted Living in Ohio page to learn more about Medicaid long-term care benefits and application requirements.
| Contact | Description | |
| Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging | (614) 645-7250 | The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging has been helping local seniors maximize their independence and navigate the aging process since 1974. Its programs benefit more than 25,000 seniors and disabled adults in eight counties. Staff members can help seniors apply for the state’s Assisted Living Waiver. It also provides legal advice, friendly wellness calls, Medicare insurance counseling and community-based services to help seniors avoid nursing home placement. |
| Source Point | (740) 363-6677 | Source Point is a nonprofit agency that supports seniors aged 55 and older in Powell and surrounding parts of Delaware County. It offers nutritional programs, in-home care, insurance consultations and caregiver assistance. Seniors can also participate in virtual and in-person activities sponsored by its 44,000-square-foot wellness center, which features a gym, billiards room, indoor pool and other amenities. |
| Legal Aid Society of Columbus, Marion Office | (740) 383-2161 | The Legal Aid Society of Columbus offers free services to seniors and low-income families who have questions or concerns about civil legal issues. Staff members prepare wills, powers of attorney and advance directives. They can also help with Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care access and guardianship petitions that may be needed to make health care decisions on behalf of a spouse or loved one. |
| Easter Seals Central and Southeast Ohio | (614) 345-9198 | This regional Easterseals chapter serves as the state-designated long-term care ombudsman for seniors in Powell and several surrounding counties. Every year, it investigates more than 1,000 complaints to ensure that assisted living residents have access to quality care and nutritional programs that meet their personal needs and preferences. |
| Delaware County Veterans Services | (740) 833-2010 | Senior veterans who require assisted living can access valuable benefits through the county’s Veterans Services office. Officers can help with VA benefits applications and appeals. They can also arrange medical transportation and help veterans and their spouses access Aid & Attendance stipends or apply for admission to one of the state’s veterans’ homes. |
Residential care facilities that provide assisted living are licensed by the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Regulatory Operations. This agency inspects facilities every nine to 15 months to determine compliance with all health and safety regulations. Visit our Assisted Living in Ohio page for more information about these requirements.
