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10 Best Nursing Homes in Essex, OH

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Essex nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Essex, OH may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Essex or another care type is right for you. Browse 16 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Essex.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Essex, OH

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55 Floor plans available
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We love her being there and they have been very kind to her. We are moving her to [facility name removed] in December for Medicaid purposes and it is 15 minutes closer. The activities they have for the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Walnut Crossing is a senior living community located in Marysville, Ohio. We offer exceptional assisted living and memory care services that prioritize hospitality, happiness, and the comfort of our residents. At Walnut Crossing, our award-winning programs are designed with a personalized...
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The residents of Blanchard Place are blessed beyond words to have such a caring staff working with them. My client is always clean well cared for and I place my total confidence in Blanchard.
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.
Blanchard Place is an assisted living community located in Kenton, Ohio. We are on the east side of town. We are close enough to town for nearby activities yet far enough away to enjoy peaceful countryside living. Our thoughtfully designed community includes both social and safety amenities: ...
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I would recommed, the staff is wonderful and on top of everything. The staff and overall vibe was very welcoming and put us immediately at ease.
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.
DeWolfe Place is an assisted living community located in Marion, Ohio. We are two blocks west of Garfield Park and several entertainment options are nearby. Our beautifully landscaped grounds include a private courtyard that provides the perfect setting for our residents to work in the garden,...
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Heritage of Marysville is a great place for my husband. Great food! Caring staff who are very professional. My husband likes the social hour in the pub, too. Doctor in house twice a week and quick on extra...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
It’s where finding your passion meets great care.  If you’re looking for a senior living community where you can redefine your independence, then our Assisted Living and memory care community in Marysville, Ohio, might be the right fit for you. Located next to Greenwood Park, you and your...
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Everybody has been very personal and wonderful to work with and I have built a relationship with the staff I feel as they treat me like family not just a number.
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.
Sarah Moore Community is an assisted living community available to seniors who are looking to call Delaware, OH their home. Those who are looking to live in a city that has a rich history will find that this community is the right place for them. Those who are visiting residents of this community...
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My wife is doing very well since her move, she really likes it there. The bingo is fun and the food is very good. Everything has been just fine, it is all furnished and it is only 5 mins away from my home....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Brookdale Marion is a senior living community offering exceptional and highly personalized assisted living and memory care services in historic Marion, Ohio. Marion is a family-friendly city that features several museums, annual festivals, as well as other fun events happening throughout the...
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My mom had lived here for over a year now and I can't express to you the turn around it has had. [Name removed], Executive Director, is the most amazing person. Him and his staff does an excellent job and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Carriage Court is a warm, comfortable senior living facility.  It is not a nursing home.  It's retirement living in a small, friendly, family-like setting.  You can come and go as you choose, using your personal transportation or by taking advantage of our scheduled...
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I think they do a great job at Kingston Residence of Marion! The staff here is friendly and helpful, and they do a great job looking after the people who live here. The facility is well kept and clean, and...
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.
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I have moved my mom to Bluebird last month. Excellent experience. I live several miles away, did an unexpected visit and was very impressed. The room was very clean, sheets changed and clean, laundry was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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
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.
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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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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, 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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Monarch Assisted Living is located in the heart of Marysville, OH and is Union County's only continuing care facility. Our Assisted Living was completed in 2020 and offers luxury senior living at an affordable price. Some of our campus features include: one bedroom suites and apartments equipped...
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Essex, OH

The average cost of senior living in Essex is $4,395 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harpster, OH with an average of $3,874 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Essex, OH vs. nearby cities

Essex, OH
$4,395/mo
$4,605/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Essex, OH vs. the state and national average

Essex, OH
$4,395/mo
$4,582/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Essex vs. other types of senior living

$4,395/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,395/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Essex, OH by room type

Semi-Private
$4,608/mo
Studio
$4,296/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,901/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,240/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Essex over time

Essex, OHOH stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Essex

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Essex

Carriage Court of Marysville

4.0
The staff at Carriage Court is excellent! They all seem to really like their jobs and it shows with the care that the residents receive.

The Ganzhorn Suites of Powell

4.6
Ganzhorn has been our mother’s home for awhile, and has become part of our extended family. The staff knows each resident-their likes, dislikes, smile buttons, and the friendships between residents. Ganzhorn holds weekly Happy Hours with live music, which are very popular family gatherings, as ...
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Westbrook Assisted Living and Memory Care in Upper Sandusky, OH

5.0
[name removed] has been so helpful to us in arranging visits with my mom. We appreciate all the staff does to keep the resident here safe. We all look forward to when [name removed] can plan he fun actives again.

Essex nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Essex nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Essex, 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 Essex nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Essex that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Essex, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.8%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Essex nursing homes

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 Essex Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Essex, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.8%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Essex nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Essex partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Essex, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
3.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Essex nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Essex communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Essex, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Essex nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Essex offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Essex, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
0.4%
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Walnut Crossing, Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place and DeWolfe Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Essex, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 16 nursing homes facilities near Essex, Ohio. See the full list.

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