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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ross County, OH

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Ross County 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 Ross County, 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 Ross County or another care type is right for you. Browse 182 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Ross County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Washington Court House, Manara and Johnson.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ross County, OH

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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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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
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
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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Cost of nursing homes in Ross County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Ross County is $4,466 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waverly, OH with an average of $3,692 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Ross County, OH, vs. nearby counties

Ross County, OH
$4,466/mo
$4,385/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ross County, OH, vs. state and national averages

Ross County, OH
$4,466/mo
$4,573/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ross County, OH, vs. other senior living options

$4,366/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,466/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ross County, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,584/mo
Studio
$4,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,840/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,597/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,650/mo

Senior living costs in Ross County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ross County, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRoss County, OHOhioU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,466/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,390/mo$4,591/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,366/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,954/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Ross County, OH:$4,466/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Ross County, OH:$4,390/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Ross County, OH:$4,366/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ross County, OH:$2,954/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ross County, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Ross County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Ross County, OHOH stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Ross County, OH

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ross County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ross County, OH$5,409/mo$5,019/mo+7.8%
Ohio$5,443/mo$5,236/mo+4.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Ross County, OH
2024 average cost:$5,409/mo
2023 average cost:$5,019/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$5,443/mo
2023 average cost:$5,236/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Ross County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ross County

Columbus Alzheimer's Care Center

5.0
Although I don't think my loved one's care needs are a great fit for the facility, they've always done a great job doing what they can to accommodate her. The facility itself is always clean and well kept, and the staff are all very friendly, professional, and easy to get in touch with.

The Ashford on Broad in Columbus, OH

4.1
I think there were some initial communication steps we had to get worked out. Some things didn't get done initially. And I think they have some short-staffing issues, especially on weekends,. But I think they're trying, and they're being responsive to my concerns. It's just something you ...
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First Community Village, a CCRC in Columbus, OH

5.0
My Father in law seems to be happy with his move into First Community Village. Sue who helped us in the beginning was nice, informative and made him feel comfortable. I have talked to numerous friends and they have nothing but good things to say about this community. I would recommend it.

Ross County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ross County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ross County, 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 Ross County 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 Ross County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ross County, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.8%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.2%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.2%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.2%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.8%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ross County 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 Ross County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ross County, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.6%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.7%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.2%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ross County 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 Ross County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ross County, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.6%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
19.8%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.3%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Ross County 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 Ross County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ross County, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
29.2%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.2%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ross County 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 Ross County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ross County, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.6%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.5%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.9%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.1%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.8%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
23.6%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.8%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Carriage Court of Washington Court House, Ohio Living Cape May and Sunrise of Gahanna are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ross County, Ohio. See full list of communities.
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