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10 Best Nursing Homes in Thornville, OH

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Thornville 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 Thornville, 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 Thornville or another care type is right for you. Browse 24 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Thornville.

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zipAverageCost: $4,175

Nursing Homes Facilities near Thornville, OH

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1919 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.9
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91 reviews
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91 reviews
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As a resident of Middleton for 1 1/2 years. I can report on life here in all four seasons. They all have brought contentment. There are move activities than I could possibly take advantage of. Its an...
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.
Middleton Senior Living is a dynamic community that offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care. Located in the quaint village of Granville, Ohio, Middleton provides a maintenance-free resort-like setting and a relaxing environment that their residents enjoy. Our caring and...
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It's a beautiful facility. Pricing was reasonable for all that was included. From a medical standpoint my mom required more monitoring that we didn't realize until it was too late. She had several falls, 2...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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33 Floor plans available
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My mother-in-law is settling in nicely in her new place. She enjoys all the people around her each day but still has her own place to retreat. All in all it has been a good experience for her and the whole...
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.
Randall Residence of Newark is the preferred Assisted Living community in Newark, Ohio. Randall Residence of Newark offers residents a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable life. We would love for you to visit us with your family and loved ones and see for yourself!With...
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Everything about Hearth Brook has much it such a great experience so far, and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so far.
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.
Hearth Brook is proud to offer specialized assisted living care in historic and quaint Newark, Ohio. Located just 25 miles from Columbus, Newark is a welcoming and peaceful city that offers the perfect combination of small town America with all the conveniences of big city living.We treat each...
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I have already reccomend it to a couple of my friends. It has a very open and bright layout. The room sizes were excellent. It was an excellent experience. My mom liked it there. She liked the food. They...
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.
Locally owned and operated, Chapel Grove offers the ultimate in Assisted Living.  Amenities include three meals a day, utilities, housekeeping, laundry and an exciting Activities Program.   A licensed nurse and trained staff are on duty 24 hours a day.  Residents are...
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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, 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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Thornville, OH

The average cost of senior living in Thornville is $4,175 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Junction City, OH with an average of $3,717 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Thornville, OH, vs. nearby cities

Thornville, OH
$4,175/mo
$3,944/mo

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

Thornville, OH
$4,175/mo
$4,573/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,014/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,175/mo

Nursing homes costs in Thornville, OH, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,688/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,514/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,267/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,158/mo

Senior living costs in Thornville 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: Thornville, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThornville, OHOhioU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,175/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,021/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,014/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,720/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Thornville, OH:$4,175/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Thornville, OH:$4,021/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Thornville, OH:$4,014/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Thornville, OH:$2,720/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Thornville, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Thornville 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.

Thornville, OHOH stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Thornville, OH

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Thornville 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
Thornville, OH$5,428/mo$3,995/mo+35.9%
Ohio$5,443/mo$5,236/mo+4.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Thornville, OH
2024 average cost:$5,428/mo
2023 average cost:$3,995/mo
Percent change:+35.9%
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 Thornville

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Thornville

Hearth Brook in Newark, OH

4.3
What we like the most about the Hearth Brook community is that they have positive and effective ways of dealing with non conformist and agitated behavior. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families who are looking for a place for their loved ...
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The Ridge at Lancaster

5.0
The one thing that really made a difference at The Ridge at Lancaster is that they hire their own medical staff. They don't use an agency. With my mother's dementia, that made a huge difference because she was comfortable with the staff. The staff communicated very well and they were very kind. ...
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Carriage Court of Lancaster

5.0
The friendliness of the staff members really stood out to us, they actually seem to care. Our loved one is in memory care and everyone knows who we are and who she is, they are just fantastic.

Thornville nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thornville nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thornville, 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 Thornville 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 Thornville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Thornville, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Thornville 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 Thornville Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thornville, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thornville 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 Thornville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thornville, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Thornville 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 Thornville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thornville, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Thornville 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 Thornville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thornville, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Middleton Senior Living, Bickford of Lancaster and Courtyard at Newark are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Thornville, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 24 nursing homes facilities near Thornville, Ohio. See the full list.
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