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Westerville is located approximately 20 minutes north of downtown Columbus. There is plenty of greenspace for active seniors who enjoy getting outside and enjoying nature. The Inniswood Metro Gardens is a 121 acre nature preserve with plenty of room for afternoon walks and enjoying the flowers. There’s also the Char-Mar Ridge Preserve for bird watching.
Westerville is a suburb of Columbus that’s conveniently located near some of the best medical centers and assisted living facilities in the area. Assisted living communities provide non-medical care in a residential setting, including help with personal care tasks and household management. According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living costs $4,085 per month, which is lower than the state and national averages.
In this guide, we compare the cost of assisted living for seniors in Westerville and nearby cities and provide a short list of resources to help local seniors find the care they need.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Ohio. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
In Westerville, seniors pay $4,085 for assisted living care.
Seniors who live in Westerville pay an average of $4,085 per month per The Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, $415 less than the national average and $550 less than the Ohio average of $4,635.
Westerville offers one of the lowest assisted living rates in the state, bested only by Springfield, which has a monthly cost of $3,660. Seniors in the northeastern portion of the state pay quite a bit more, with Akron seniors paying $4,993 and Cleveland area seniors paying $4,940. In the northern and western cities of Mansfield and Lima, rates are more reasonable but still higher than in Central Ohio at $4,798 and $4,603, respectively. Southern Ohio seniors in Cincinnati pay $581 more for care than those in Westerville, while those in Dayton pay $165 more at $4,250.
Note: Data for Westerville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Columbus, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Ohio.
| Contact | Description | |
| Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging | (800) 589-7277 | The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging helps educate seniors and their families on the available resources in the area. The available programs include home-delivered meals, personal care, transportation, and assistance with health insurance. |
| Columbus VA Benefits Office | (614) 257-5200 | Located within the Chalmers P. Wylie Ambulatory Care Center, the Columbus area VA benefits office helps prior military and their families file for available benefits and services. This includes filing for compensation, receiving available educational opportunities and job training or filing for a home loan. The benefits office can also assist with life insurance and locating national cemeteries. |
| Westerville Senior Center | (614) 901-6560 | The Westerville Senior Center offers a safe place for seniors to socialize and stay busy throughout the day. It offers hot meals, art classes, creative writing, painting, quilting and other crafts. The center also provides transportation to and from the facility and for medical appointments and scheduled outings. |
| Blendon Township Senior Center | (614) 882-1260 | The Blendon Senior Center offers a variety of activities and services for area seniors. The center schedules special events, like birthday parties and discussions. There are also exercise classes, line dancing, arts and crafts, games and scheduled outings. |
| Ohio Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 282-1206 | The long-term ombudsman serves as an advocate for seniors who are in assisted living communities within the state. The ombudsman provides frequent visits to facilities to ensure the residents’ needs are being met and the facility is abiding by the state’s laws and regulations. The office can also help investigate complaints and ensure all issues are resolved in a timely manner. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Westerville area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
