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10 Best Nursing Homes in Amherst, OH
Amherst is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 37 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Amherst, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Amherst is about $4,534, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 250 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Amherst, OH
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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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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 Amherst, OH
The average cost of senior living in Amherst is $4,534 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Huron, OH with an average of $3,676 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Amherst, OH vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Amherst, OH vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Amherst vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Amherst, OH by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Amherst over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Amherst
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Amherst
Devon Oaks Assisted Living in Westlake, OH
4.9
Everyone at Devon Oaks is incredibly kind and caring. They work closely with residents’ families. The food is fantastic and the residents are like family to each other. Everything is clean and well kept. It truly is a wonderful place. We feel so lucky to have found it and breathe a sigh of ...
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Bickford of Rocky River
4.6
the community is very homey and my parents really like the community. the staff is very friendly and caring. They are very accommodating to the residence, and the community is very clean. The staff go above and beyond and really care about the residence. I would recommend this community to ...
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Vitalia Senior Residences of Strongsville
4.8
I tell others about the great food and the activities available. I also tell them about the great care my Mom receives. I liked the fall detection monitors they have in each room since my Mom is a fall risk with her Parkinson's. But they did just have a huge rent increase.
Amherst nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Amherst nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Amherst, 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 Amherst 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 Amherst that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
34.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.9%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73.1%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
73.1%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
73.1%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.6%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Amherst 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 Amherst Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.8%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Amherst 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 Amherst partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Amherst, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.2%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.6%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Amherst 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 Amherst communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Amherst, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Amherst 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 Amherst offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Amherst, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.6%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Avon Lake, Fairmont of Westlake and Cardinal Court Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Amherst, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 37 nursing homes facilities near Amherst, Ohio. See the full list.
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