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 Columbus, OH

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Find the Best Assisted Living Near Columbus, OH

It can be a confusing and time-consuming process to find the perfect assisted living community in Columbus, OH, for your loved one. This is especially true if you don’t live in the area. Fortunately, there are local care advisors available to guide you through the transition. Their knowledge of local assisted living facilities means they can offer a personal approach centered around your family’s needs.

Looking for the perfect assisted living community in Columbus, OH? Local Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors are available to help you through the process from beginning to end!

Your Columbus, OH Senior Living Advisor

Miriam Bogard

Serving East Columbus and Surrounding Cities in Fairfield, Licking, Perry & Knox Counties in Ohio

Meet Advisor 614-350-6220

Finding the perfect place to call home for an aging loved one can be time consuming and stressful. For over a decade, I have provided the expertise and resources necessary to recommend quality senior living options, fitting any unique situation. I will guide you through the entire process, discuss your needs, visit properties with you, and answer all your questions about costs and care options.

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What is the Cost of Assisted Living in Columbus, OH

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Columbus is $4,085, according to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care survey. This is only slightly below the state average of $4,635. The exact cost of assisted living varies depending on the type of assisted living community you choose and the services and amenities it offers. As you might expect, communities that only offer basic services cost less than luxury communities with premier amenities.

Columbus, OH, at a Glance

As Ohio’s capital, Columbus provides big-city amenities combined with Midwestern charm. Home to the Ohio State University, it is a culturally diverse city that offers seniors plenty to see and do throughout the year. Moreover, the state of Ohio, Franklin County, and the City of Columbus all provide a variety of support services to address the diverse interests and needs of older adults.

Columbus Weather and Climate

Located in the middle of the state, Columbus has a continental climate. This means residents enjoy all four seasons, with mild springs, hot and humid summers, cool autumns, and chilly winters. The average July high is around 85 degrees Fahrenheit. The average low temperature in January hovers around 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

The air quality index for the Columbus area is generally ranked “good” to “moderate.” This means that most senior adults are able to safely enjoy outdoor activities. However, additional care should be taken during the summer, as higher temperatures plus humidity can lead to increased ozone pollution. On such days, sensitive populations, such as senior adults and people with heart or lung conditions, should limit the amount of time spent outside.

Local Hospitals and Notable Medical Care

Columbus offers convenient access to a number of highly regarded medical centers. Some top hospitals in Columbus include:

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center: Rated number one in the state, Ohio State University is also nationally ranked for 10 adult healthcare specialties, including cardiology, diabetes, and pulmonology.
Ohio Health Riverside Methodist Hospital: Both a general medical and surgical facility and a teaching hospital, Riverside Methodist Hospital is rated as the second-best facility in Columbus.

Mount Carmel Health System: The Mount Carmel Health System is noted for its treatment of diabetes, heart attack/heart failure, and joint replacement.

Transportation

There are multiple ways seniors can get around Columbus, including public transportation and car-sharing programs. The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) oversees an extensive bus system that allows residents to easily move throughout the Columbus metropolitan area without the need for a car. If you are 65 years and older, you can apply for a Reduced Fare Senior ID Card, which gets you half-price fares. If you need a bit more help getting around (for instance, you use a walker or wheelchair), COTA also offers a variety of mobility services options.

Arts, Culture, and Recreation

Columbus, OH, offers seniors a wide variety of cultural and recreational activities. The city boasts plenty of attractions, including the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the Columbus Museum of Art, and the National Veterans Memorial and Museum. Columbus is also home to several sports teams — including hockey, soccer, baseball, and football — so fans can catch a game no matter what the season! Moreover, the city offers numerous programs specifically for older adults, including senior sports teams, art classes, and senior centers.

Additional Senior Living Care Advisors near Columbus, OH

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.

Meet Advisor 614-347-6140

Karen Harrison

Serving Montgomery, Clark, Miami, Greene and southern Champaign counties in Ohio

Meet Advisor 937-315-4435

Looking for the right home for your loved one can be stressful, as well as confusing. I’m here to help you navigate the complex and sometimes overwhelming senior living world. I’ll help you explore and find the right placement option. I discuss your needs and concerns, tour the properties with you, and answer all your questions about costs and care options. I have a network of fully vetted senior living solutions and care providers that share one common characteristic -- excellence in care.

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How Do I Pay for Columbus, OH Assisted Living?

Veteran's Benefits

Military veterans, their spouses, or surviving spouses might be qualified to use their VA benefits to help pay for assisted living. Specifically, the Aid and Attendance program can help cover the cost of care for assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) like:

Bathing
Dressing
Eating
Taking medication

Even better, program benefits apply whether assistance is provided at home or in a community living situation like assisted living.

Long-Term Care Insurance

Another option to help cover the cost of assisted living in Columbus, OH, is a long-term care (LTC) insurance policy. Unlike standard health insurance, LTC plans are designed to cover the ongoing medical, personal, and social services people need as they age (or if they have a chronic medical condition or disability). Most LTC policies will reimburse you for care provided in an assisted living community; however, you should always confirm beforehand with your plan provider.

Home Equity

If you own your home, it can also help provide you with the financial resources to pay for your new assisted living situation in Columbus. Four common methods for using a house to pay for assisted living are renting the property, selling it, getting a reverse mortgage, or using it as collateral for a home equity line of credit (HELOC) loan.

Medicare

Medicare does not currently cover assisted living care in Columbus. However, under certain conditions, Medicare A (hospital insurance) may help pay for short-term daily skilled care provided in an assisted living facility. However, the program is limited to skilled nursing services (such as rehabilitation) for the first 100 days after a patient is released from hospitalization for an acute illness or injury. Assistance with ADLs alone doesn’t qualify.

Medicaid

Ohio’s Assisted Living Waiver Program helps qualified seniors pay the costs of care in assisted living communities. It is important to note that benefits only apply to care services (such as support with ADLs). Residents are still responsible for “room and board” expenses at the facility. Program applicants must be eligible for Ohio’s Medicaid program and meet certain service and care needs.

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Care assessment tool

Access our free senior care assessment tool, which can help you evaluate the specific needs and requirements of you or your loved one. By answering a series of questions, you’ll receive personalised recommendations and insights to aid in the decision-making process.

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FAQ About Assisted Living in Columbus, OH

An assisted living facility is an apartment-style community that provides accommodation and personal care services to residents. For example, trained staff will provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as:

Personal hygiene
Eating
Medication management
Mobility

Depending on the property, they may offer a more resort-like experience or cater to seniors looking for a more home-like atmosphere.

Yes, an Assisted Living Locator can help arrange a virtual tour of your top assisted living communities in the Columbus, OH, area.

Some assisted living communities in Columbus allow pets; others do not. Your local living advisor will be able to help you find properties that will welcome your four-legged friend.