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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ratchford, OH
If you’re looking for assisted living in Ratchford, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Ratchford or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Ratchford.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Ratchford for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 47 assisted living facilities in the Ratchford area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I like this community for the care that my father received here. The staff were caring and always professional in the care that was. The meals were outstanding. We would highly recommend the care of this...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Wyngate at Rivers Edge is an assisted living community located in the serene village of Proctorville, Ohio within Lawrence County. Proctorville offers Wyngate Rivers Edge residents a hometown feeling with local eateries and fun outdoor amenities to keep minds with dementia occupied. Our...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cost of assisted living in Ratchford, OH
The average cost of senior living in Ratchford is $3,655 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waverly, OH with an average of $3,435 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ratchford, OH
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What families are saying about assisted living in Ratchford
Recent reviews for assisted living in Ratchford
Wyngate at Rivers Edge in Proctorville, OH
5.0
Things have gone very well so far at Wyngate at Rivers Edge, it is a very nice place! The staff here is caring and professional, and they have a lot to offer the residents. They offer many different levels of care, from assisted living to high end memory care, and they have a doctor that lives ...
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Reflections Retirement Community in Lancaster, OH
5.0
I would definitely recommend them. The staff is amazing. They are attentive and friendly. The move was easy. They answer any questions you have about your family member.
Courtyard at Wheelersburg
5.0
Both parents are residing there. Place is always clean. Food is a great variety. Workers are all very pleasant. Plenty of activities and great caretakers when needed.
Ratchford review score based on 35 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 35 reviews of 38 Ratchford assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Ratchford review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
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Review subcategories for Ratchford assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 35 reviews of 38 Ratchford assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ratchford resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Ratchford, OH averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Ratchford assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ratchford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ratchford, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Ratchford assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Ratchford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
31.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.4%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.4%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
34.2%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.1%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.4%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.2%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.5%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ratchford assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Ratchford Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ratchford, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.9%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ratchford assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ratchford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ratchford, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.4%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
15.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.2%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Ratchford assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ratchford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ratchford, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.1%
42%
Room service
Room service
23.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ratchford assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Ratchford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ratchford, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.1%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.9%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.2%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.2%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.8%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
13.2%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ratchford
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Ohio assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ratchford protect seniors.
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