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Assisted living costs in Howard average about $3,999 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 5 communities in Howard. Our detailed directory has 106 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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9.9
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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.
Welcome to Danbury Mount Vernon! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include active adult, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive...
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9.0
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42 reviews
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[name removed] passed away 4 hours after admittance. However, my daughter and I have deep gratitude for the care provided by staff prior to admittance and the time prior to her passing. For instance, I had...
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.
Are you looking for a senior living community where you can redefine your independence? At our senior living community in Mount Vernon, Ohio, you can do just that. You’ll have the care you need when you need it all on one campus with our Assisted Living community and Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care...
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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.
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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.
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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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Cost of assisted living in Howard, OH

The average cost of senior living in Howard is $3,999 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Frazeysburg, OH with an average of $3,625 per month.

Assisted living costs in Howard, OH, vs. nearby cities

Howard, OH
$3,999/mo
$4,496/mo
$4,391/mo

Assisted living costs in Howard, OH, vs. state and national averages

Howard, OH
$3,999/mo
$4,877/mo
U.S. national average
$4,708/mo

Assisted living costs in Howard, OH, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,999/mo
$3,999/mo

Assisted living costs in Howard, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,075/mo
Studio
$5,261/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,600/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,100/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,400/mo

Senior living costs in Howard vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Howard, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHoward, OHOhioU.S.
Assisted Living$3,999/mo$4,877/mo$4,708/mo
Memory Care$3,999/mo$4,885/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living$3,374/mo$4,120/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Howard, OH:$3,999/mo
Ohio:$4,877/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Memory Care
Howard, OH:$3,999/mo
Ohio:$4,885/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Howard, OH:$3,374/mo
Ohio:$4,120/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
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Assisted living costs in Howard, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Howard 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Howard, OH

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Howard 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
Howard, OH$4,552/mo$5,117/mo-11.0%
Ohio$4,714/mo$4,575/mo+3.0%
National$4,877/mo$4,636/mo+5.2%
Howard, OH
2024 average cost:$4,552/mo
2023 average cost:$5,117/mo
Percent change:-11.0%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$4,714/mo
2023 average cost:$4,575/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$4,877/mo
2023 average cost:$4,636/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Howard, OH

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Howard.

What families are saying about assisted living in Howard

Recent reviews for assisted living in Howard

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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Courtyard at Newark

4.0
Don't let them talk you into letting them handle the medication, if family is capable to take their medication themselves. Not enough staff on weekends.

Trustwell Living at Mansfield Place

3.5
[name removed] is fairly new here. So far the experience has been good. They are attentive to his needs. Took him a while to adjust, but he is very happy here!

Howard assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Howard assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Howard, 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 Howard 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 Howard that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Howard, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Howard 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 Howard Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Howard, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Howard 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 Howard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Howard, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Howard 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 Howard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Howard, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Howard 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 Howard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Howard, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
20%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Howard

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Ohio assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Howard protect seniors.
Learn about Ohio assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Danbury Mount Vernon, Brookdale Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon Health and Rehab are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Howard, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 5 assisted living facilities near Howard, Ohio. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Howard, Ohio are Danbury Mount Vernon and The Waterford at Mansfield. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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