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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wauseon, OH

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Wauseon 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 Wauseon, 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 Wauseon or another care type is right for you. Browse 26 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Wauseon.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Madison Center, Ogden and Fairfield.
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zipAverageCost: $5,976

Nursing Homes Facilities near Wauseon, OH

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Cost of nursing homes in Wauseon, OH

The average cost of senior living in Wauseon is $5,976 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Napoleon, OH with an average of $5,255 per month.

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

Wauseon, OH
$5,976/mo
$5,696/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

$6,683/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,976/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,057/mo
Private
$5,835/mo

Senior living costs in Wauseon 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: Wauseon, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWauseon, OHOhioU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,976/mo$5,696/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$5,219/mo$5,687/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,683/mo$6,894/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,327/mo$3,241/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Wauseon, OH:$5,976/mo
Ohio:$5,696/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Wauseon, OH:$5,219/mo
Ohio:$5,687/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Wauseon, OH:$6,683/mo
Ohio:$6,894/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Wauseon, OH:$3,327/mo
Ohio:$3,241/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Wauseon, OH, over time

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

Wauseon, OHOH stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Wauseon, OH

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Wauseon 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 average 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
Wauseon, OH$5,892/mo$5,842/mo+0.8%
Ohio$5,902/mo$5,691/mo+3.7%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Wauseon, OH
2024 average cost:$5,892/mo
2023 average cost:$5,842/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$5,902/mo
2023 average cost:$5,691/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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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 Wauseon

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wauseon

The Lakes of Sylvania

4.8
The staff is professional and very friendly, and the location of the community is very nice. The community is well kept and buetiful. I would definitely recommend this community to others

GlennPark Senior Living (Defiance)

4.5
We love Glenn Park. They do a great job taking care of mom. There are loads of things for them to do. We are very pleased and recommend it to anyone. We have even checked on the villa for me and my wife.

The Lakes of Monclova in Maumee, OH

5.0
This is a great community. The staff is very nice and caring and meals are above average. They do offer many activities throughout the day. This is a good place for our mom to get great care. We would highly recommend this community for anyone currently looking.

Wauseon nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wauseon nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wauseon, 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 Wauseon 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 Wauseon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wauseon, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
0.1%
1.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6%
4.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
15.3%
14.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
19.7%
15.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
9.6%
4.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
0.1%
0.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
18.8%
13.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
15%
3.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
12.2%
9.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wauseon 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 Wauseon Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wauseon, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
5.6%
1.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
7.6%
2.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
0.1%
0.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wauseon 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 Wauseon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wauseon, OHNational
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.6%
1.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Wauseon 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 Wauseon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wauseon, OHNational
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wauseon 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 Wauseon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wauseon, OHNational
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
7.7%
3.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
4.1%
3.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Trustwell Living at Kingsbury Place, Brookdale Adrian and Gaslight Village Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wauseon, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 26 nursing homes facilities near Wauseon, Ohio. See the full list.
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