How can I afford a Care Advisor?

Anyone can afford an Assisted Living Locator Care Advisor. That’s because we are paid only when we help you make a decision about your senior’s living location and we are paid by the location you choose. And because we only receive payment when you’re paying the Care Community directly, we’ll also put you in touch with your state’s social service network to make sure that you receive the proper state support in the event that you are unable to pay for senior care and housing yourself.

What can a Care Advisor help me with?

An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor specializes in knowing your senior housing and in home care options, but via their referral network they can connect you with state resources in the event that you need to consider state resources to finance and secure senior housing, as well as a wide variety of specialists who focus on some aspect of the senior services industry- Eldercare Attorneys, Financial Specialists, Real Estate Agents, Downsizing Specialists, Home Health Experts, and just about any other senior service need you can think of.

Who is my Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor?

Glad you asked. This site gives you a number of ways to find your local Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor. Pick one and we’ll either get them on the phone, or make sure that they contact you in a timely fashion. Click here to get to our Care Advisor page.

How are Care Advisors trained?

Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors are vetted for the right set of skills before they ever even buy a franchise. Once they do, we provide comprehensive initial training and a 13 week “in community” onboarding process. We ask all Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors to become Certified Senior Advisors, a nationwide accreditation program that provides additional industry specific knowledge. Care Advisors also participate in continuing education provided by us and provided by local senior oriented industry associations to ensure that they understand the latest tools, techniques and industry rules and regulations to help you navigate the senior experience.

What does a Care Advisor do?

An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor spends time at each of the communities and homes in your local area. They understand how well the community is performing against state standards and they understand what the community is good at- in short, they understand what isn’t in the community’s glossy brochure. An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor networks to ensure that they have a broad array of qualified resource team members that they can call on to help deal with challenges beyond senior housing and care, which is their own area of expertise. And Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors spend time with families and seniors. They can’t help if they don’t know and understand you and your family. Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors have a structured way to identify important needs that you and your senior have, which they then use to match you to the best community choices or the best members of their resource network that can meet your needs.

Who is Assisted Living Locators®?

A franchise business based in Arizona, with local owners and operators across the US. Our Care Advisors bring problem solving skills and compassion to your local senior community, and we supply the training, processes and industry knowledge they need to provide you with the help you want.

Where are your Care Advisors located?

Everywhere. If we don’t have a Care Advisor yet in your local area, we’ll find you an affiliate advisor who can help. But every month we train more Care Advisors to meet the growing needs of seniors in every community across the US. You can find your local Care Advisor by using the tools on this website. And because we are nationwide, we can help you in your town or in towns all across the US.

When should I contact an Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor?

Since Care Advisors understand the entire range of living options available to seniors, any family with a senior over 55 can benefit from their expertise. Use us to understand your independent living options if your senior wants more time for leisure pursuits after 55. Use us especially when you are concerned about the safety or health of your senior loved one. And it’s critically important that you reach out to us if your senior is in the hospital or rehabilitation facility so that we help you navigate the immediate next health care and housing steps that must be taken, giving you a voice in how the health care and insurance systems in your state manage your senior’s needs.

Assisted Living In Cleveland, OH

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Find the Best Assisted Living Near Cleveland, OH

If your loved one needs help with activities of daily living (ADLs) but wants to maintain their independence, it might be time to consider assisted living in Cleveland, OH.
However, Cleveland is a big city, and finding the best assisted living property for your loved one can be a time-consuming challenge. There are local Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors who can help guide you through the process of transitioning your loved one into assisted living in Cleveland.
To help you get started, let’s take a look at Cleveland assisted living expenses, payment options, and some important aspects of senior life in the “Forest City.”

Your Cleveland, OH Senior Living Advisor

Jasilika Davidson

Serving West Columbus, Worthington, Upper Arlington, Dublin, Powell and surrounding cities.

Meet Advisor 614-347-6140

As an Assisted Living Locators Senior Living Care Advisor, I make sure seniors and their families receive the support, assistance and resolution needed to manage the life transitions they are facing. I have a network of fully vetted assisted living solutions and care providers throughout the West Columbus area that share one common characteristic -- excellence in care.

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What is the Cost of Assisted Living in Cleveland, OH

The average monthly cost of an assisted living facility in Cleveland, OH is $4,940 per month. However, the exact price differs depending on several factors, including amenities, location, and the amount of assistance your loved one needs.

It’s helpful to create a monthly budget to get an idea of what your loved one is paying to support his or her current lifestyle. Add up their rent or mortgage payments, utility bills, maintenance expenses, grocery receipts, transportation, and discretionary expenditures. Make sure that you also include the cost of homemaker or home health aide services that your loved one might require. For example:

Medication management
Bathing and personal hygiene
Incontinence care
Meal preparation and assistance with eating
Ambulation and transfer assistance around the home
Transportation to/from appointments, errands, etc.

Using this information, a local senior care advisor can help you determine which assisted living properties in Cleveland fall within your loved one’s budget.

Once you add up the numbers, you might find that your loved one is already spending as much on their current lifestyle as they would for assisted living. However, something to remember is that many of their personal care, lifestyle and household costs are included in the monthly fee billed by an assisted living community. This fact can greatly simplify your loved one’s monthly finances. Instead of having to manage multiple bills, they only need to pay a single provider.

What Should Every Senior Know About Living in Cleveland, OH?

Close to 15 percent of Cleveland’s population is over the age of 65. And it’s no wonder; Cleveland offers the benefits of a big city but with a more relaxed way of life.

Cleveland Weather and Climate

Cleveland, OH has a continental climate with four distinct seasons. The average temperature typically ranges from a July high of 82° F to a January low of 22° F. With its proximity to Lake Erie, the city usually receives around 54 inches of snow per year. However, due to the lake effect, snowfall is more heavily concentrated on the city’s East Side.

Local Hospitals and Notable Medical Care

Cleveland has a wide array of top-notch hospitals and medical centers. For example, there is the Cleveland Clinic, which is consistently ranked as one of the best hospitals in the United States. There is also the University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, which is nationally ranked for its Geriatrics department.

Transportation

There are several low-cost options available to seniors who want to travel in the greater Cleveland metro area without driving vehicles. To start, there is a robust mass transit system, which includes rail, bus, trolley, and paratransit services. Two major Amtrak lines also meet in Cleveland, allowing residents to easily travel across the Midwest and East Coast. Moreover, many local providers offer specialized senior transportation services.

Arts, Culture, and Recreation

Cleveland’s recreation centers supply numerous volunteer, cultural and fitness opportunities for seniors. City residents can go to Broadway musicals, special concerts, speaking engagements, and other events throughout the year in the famous Playhouse Square theater district. Cleveland is also home to several major and minor league sports teams. Seniors can enjoy outdoor recreational activities in the extensive Cleveland Metroparks system and the Lake Erie waterfront.

Additional Senior Living Care Advisors near Cleveland, OH

Mindi Bub

Serving Summit County, Western Portage County and Eastern Medina County, including Akron, Medina, Stow, Kent, Hudson, Cuyahoga Falls, and Barberton

Meet Advisor 330-222-5136

I have seen first-hand how difficult it is to navigate all the senior living options available today. Adding to that challenge is the stress of finding the appropriate care, in an ideal location, within a budget. That’s where I can help! I enjoy working with families in transition to find the best solution to their individual needs. Together we will find a safe, caring, enriching community for your loved one.

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How Do I Pay for Cleveland, OH Assisted Living?

A local senior care advisor can help you and your loved one choose the best payment methods for assisted living in Cleveland, OH. While families commonly pay some costs out-of-pocket, there are many other options that help fund residence in assisted living communities, such as:

Veteran's Benefits

If your loved one (or their spouse) served in the U.S. Armed Forces, he or she may be able to use veterans’ benefits to pay for Cleveland assisted living. For instance, there is the Aid and Attendance program, which helps cover ADL assistance services for veterans and their spouses. Contact your local Veterans Affairs office to learn about benefits that help pay for senior housing and care needs.

Long-Term Care Insurance

Another potential way to pay for an assisted living community in Cleveland, OH is with long-term care (LTC). LTC insurance is designed to cover long-term care support services needed due to a chronic illness. Many—but not all—LTC policies will fund custodial care services offered by an assisted living community. If your loved one has LTC coverage, call their plan provider to learn about what they do and don’t cover, when benefits are paid out, and how long they will pay for care.

Home Equity

If your loved one owns real estate property and has a favorable credit rating, they might consider using home equity to pay for assisted living in Cleveland, OH. They could sell or rent out the house, request a reverse mortgage or take out a home equity loan.

Medicare

Assisted living properties in Cleveland, OH are generally not covered by Medicare because they offer custodial care services, not skilled medical care. If your loved one meets the eligibility requirements, they might be able to use Medicare to fund qualifying in-home medical services. However, it normally only covers short-term care provided by licensed nurses. Under no circumstances will Medicare pay monthly rent or community fees.

Medicaid

If your loved one successfully obtains Medicaid benefits and meets certain care criteria, they may be eligible for Ohio’s Assisted Living Waiver Program. The waiver will help cover the cost of custodial assistance with activities of daily living. However, the program does NOT cover the cost of assisted living room and board. Moreover, not all assisted living residences accept Medicaid. Talk with a local senior living advisor to determine which Cleveland assisted living properties participate in the program.

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FAQ About Assisted Living in Cleveland, OH

Assisted living is for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, but do not have severe memory/cognitive issues or a need for skilled nursing. Your loved one should go through a needs assessment process to determine if assisted living is the right senior care option.

Assisted living provides custodial services for seniors who require ADL assistance but can otherwise live on their own. A nursing home is for seniors who need to recover from medical operations or have significant chronic health conditions requiring daily skilled medical care.

Social Security can be used to help pay for assisted living in Cleveland, but it typically doesn’t cover the full cost. The state of Ohio offers an additional supplementary payment to qualified Social Security recipients. It can also be used to help pay for assisted living.