Situated on the southwest corner of Lake Erie, Toledo sits among several Midwestern cities in the Great Lakes region that claim their place in history as industrial hubs. Also known as “The Glass City,” given its glass manufacturing past, Toledo has transformed into a city that embraces the arts as well as its attractive natural surroundings. The city also offers numerous community living options for seniors seeking comfort and care.
The term nursing home is sometimes used to describe all senior care communities, but it’s actually just one of many options for seniors. Nursing homes provide 24-hour medical care for seniors who require care for an injury or a chronic medical condition. Assisted living and memory care may be a better senior living option for seniors who only require assistance with personal care tasks or support for dementia.
While A Place for Mom doesn’t refer seniors to nursing homes, several of our partner assisted living and memory care facilities in Toledo offer on-site nursing care in addition to standard care services. This guide to senior care communities in Toledo is based on our extensive senior living partnerships, proprietary data, and access to local senior living experts.
Browse this guide to learn about the different types of senior care communities in Toledo, payment methods, state regulations on senior care homes, and other helpful resources for seniors in the area.
We developed a proprietary recommendation system that orders Toledo community options based on factors we know are important to seniors and their families:
We collect proprietary data from our network of 14,000+ senior living communities in the U.S., with regular refreshes of data and information
We have 387,000+ reviews from senior living residents and family members that provide first-hand accounts about senior living communities
Nursing homes in Toledo have a monthly median cost of $7,851 for a private room, according to recent data from Genworth.[01] This is less expensive than the national median of $9,000 per month for a nursing home. It’s important to note that these costs don’t include additional care services that some residents may require.
Nursing homes are staffed by medical professionals and offer specialized care services for seniors who require round-the-clock medical supervision. Nursing homes are typically the most expensive senior care option, compared to assisted living and memory care, because they include 24/7 nursing care and medical supervision. You can expect the following types of nursing care services at nursing homes:
The cost of assisted living and memory care in Toledo
Assisted living and memory care facilities are considerably less expensive than nursing homes, because they focus on personal care rather than medical care.
The average cost of assisted living in Toledo is $4,500 per month. Memory care facilities in Toledo offer additional services for seniors living with memory loss, such as 24-hour security and monitoring to help keep residents safe. This is reflected in memory care’s higher average costs of $5,900 per month, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data.[02]
Toledo families often pay for senior care using private funds and public assistance options. Assessing your family’s financial situation can help determine which payment methods are best for covering your loved one’s care costs.
Most families combine payment methods, so it’s important to evaluate your loved one’s eligibility for public assistance programs such as VA benefits, Medicare, and Medicaid. In this section, you’ll find an overview of some of the most common private and public pay methods used by families to cover the costs of a nursing home and other senior care facilities.
Ohio nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and memory care facilities are licensed and regulated by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). These senior care facilities are inspected every 15 months to ensure they’re maintaining the health, safety, and well-being of their residents.[08,09]
To review a facility’s license status, you can use the Ohio state Health Care Provider Search tool. The search tool doesn’t show full inspection reports, but it will show if a facility’s license is active. Use the following steps to find licensing information for Toledo nursing home facilities from the linked search tool above:
Nursing homes in Ohio must provide certain services and adhere to staffing requirements to help ensure a resident’s care needs are being met. The following examples highlight some of the service and staffing regulations nursing home facilities must meet:[08]
Nursing homes are also regulated by the federal government
Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes must also meet federal regulations. Guidelines are set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations. Examples of federal regulations for nursing homes include the following:
The Medicare care compare tool compares skilled nursing homes and features a rating system that provides ratings for health inspections, staffing, and other quality measures. The tool also offers an overall rating out of five stars.
If your loved one doesn’t require the high level of medical care provided at a nursing home, assisted living or memory care facilities may better suit their needs. These facilities are also regulated by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and must adhere to specific requirements to operate and maintain a license.
Assisted living and memory care facilities must provide services to help to ensure resident’s well-being and safety. Regulations entitle residents of these facilities to the following amenities, services, and care:[09]
Assisted living and memory care facilities in Ohio are required to have certain personnel on staff.[09] We highlight some of those staff requirements below.
Staff at facilities in Ohio that provide memory care are required to have memory care-trained staff. Facilities must also employ or contract a psychologist or physician to provide care for residents in the late stages of dementia.[10]
You can use the Health Care Provider Search tool to search licensing information for assisted living and memory care facilities. Similar to the nursing home search above, the tool provides information about a facility’s license status.
Use the following steps to find licensing information about assisted living or memory care facilities in Toledo:
Ohio Department of Health contact information
Ohio Department of Health
246 North High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-466-3543
Toledo-Lucas County Health Department
635 North Erie St.
Toledo, Ohio 43604
Phone: 419-213-4100
It’s recommended that Ohio nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, with regard to precautionary measures to protect residents, staff, and visitors from COVID-19.
Nursing homes provide care for seniors who need round-the-clock attention and specialized medical care. Examples of the care services your loved one can receive in a nursing home may include:
Nursing home care is comprehensive medical care and is not necessary for all seniors, especially if it’s not recommended by a doctor. A Place for Mom doesn’t partner with nursing homes, but we do partner with several assisted living and memory care facilities in the Toledo area that provide multiple personal care options.
Assisted living facilities support residents with personal care services like bathing and dressing, while offering numerous recreational and social activities. Memory care also offers round-the-clock security and specialized staff to help residents to live safely in a community setting. Additionally, 73% of our partner assisted living and memory care communities in Toledo offer on-site nursing care for current residents who would benefit from some medical support.
In Toledo, 81% of our partner assisted living and memory care facilities share a single campus. This allows residents to access care from the same community even if their care needs change. Toledo assisted living communities also offer a variety of health care services, including:[02]
Toledo’s senior care facilities provide a wide variety of activities to help seniors stay active and social. Your loved one can indulge in their hobbies or try something new with access to clubs, classes, and exercise activities like the following:[02]
For seniors who enjoy getting to know their neighbors, there are abundant social activities and entertainment options at Toledo senior care facilities including:[02]
A delicious meal is the perfect way to cap off a day filled with activities. Our partner communities create comforting meals that accommodate several dietary needs, from vegetarian to kosher. Over 63% of our partner communities offer restaurant-style dining, and if your loved one is feeling like having dinner in, most of our partner communities can also provide room service.
Know where to start.
Identify the right care for your loved one with our free assessment.
See what you can afford.
Understand cost and payment for long-term care based on your loved one's needs.
Find top facilities for you.
Free, personalized guidance from our Senior Living Advisors can help you narrow your search.
Tour your favorite facilities.
Our free touring checklist can help you choose the right community.
Toledo offers residents of senior care facilities numerous health care options in and around the city. The hospitals we highlight here are easily accessible and provide a number of specialty medical services for seniors.
Easy and safe transportation is available at most of A Place for Mom’s partner senior communities in Toledo. At least 90% of our partners offer complimentary or at-cost rides for residents to medical appointments, errands, and community events. While these rides vary from one facility to another, they’re a reliable and safe way for seniors to get around in their community.
Toledo’s public transportation system, TARTA, provides several routes that serve the city and the surrounding suburbs. Reduced fares are available for seniors and veterans. TARTA also operates TARPS, which serves Toledo residents living with disabilities. TARTA Flex can also provide connecting shuttles to some rural areas and distant suburbs.
For seniors who drive, resident parking is available at over 62% of our partner communities.
Straddling the banks of the Maumee River, Toledo sits at the mouth of Lake Erie’s Maumee Bay. Toledo enjoys four distinct seasons that are celebrated annually, offering seniors an incredible variety of activities, events, and entertainment. Residents of our Toledo partner senior care facilities enjoy a choice of entertainment and activities that can include:
Known affectionately as “The Glass City,” Toledo’s history as a glass manufacturing town is reflected in its creative homage to the arts around the city.
The renowned Toledo Museum of Art highlights the works of local and international artists alike. The museum is free to the public and is outfitted with accessibility features throughout. Manual wheelchairs and walkers are available free of charge for visitors with mobility challenges.
Music lovers will appreciate Toledo’s Symphony Orchestra, which performs throughout the year and plays host to visiting musicians. The symphony plays in several venues, including the Peristyle Theater, the historic Valentine Theatre, and Rosary Cathedral. These unique venues are accessible by wheelchair, with designated seating for visitors living with mobility challenges.
Local theater is alive and well at the Toledo Repertoire Theatre. A full season of productions is scheduled year-round and includes everything from holiday classics to lesser-known originals. The historic theater offers great sight lines to the stage and accessible seating.
Exploring the city’s outdoor offerings will keep you busy year round. From quaint city green spaces to spacious state parks, many of Toledo’s abundant outdoor attractions offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy the area’s natural wonders.
The Toledo Zoo is a fun outing for the entire family. Home to over 10,000 animals, the zoo will keep children engaged in learning and observing while parents and grandparents can enjoy wandering about the accessible exhibits. In addition to seasonal events, the zoo offers Senior Discovery days each month.
Maumee Bay State Park stretches east along the shore of Maumee Bay before bumping up against Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge. The park offers accessible activities from wheelchair-friendly paths, for exploring marshes and bird watching, to fishing piers that stretch out into the bay.
Step back in time to when canals were the lifeline for local commerce. The Canal Experience is part of Metroparks Toledo, a series of city-funded and -operated parks. Tour the heritage center and then observe the operation of Lock #44, the last working lock and dam on the canal. Visitors can also take a floating tour aboard “The Volunteer,” a late 1800’s reproduction of a mule-drawn canal boat.
Finding delicious food in Toledo is easy; choosing where to go is the hard part. From world famous hot dogs and sandwiches at Tony Packo’s to fine dining at the Chop House, it’s hard to go wrong no matter what you choose.
No summer in Toledo is complete without sitting in the stands and rooting on the hometown Toledo Mud Hens minor league baseball team. Representing Toledo since 1896, the Mud Hens have won several championships and were frequently represented by Corporal Klinger on the hit 70’s sitcom MASH. The Mud Hens play home games at Fifth Third Field, which has accessible seating for fans with mobility challenges.
Fans of ice hockey will enjoy watching the fast, nonstop action of the Toledo Walleyes. Part of the Eastern Conference Hockey League (ECHL), the Walleyes are a Detroit Red Wings affiliate. The team plays at Huntington Center, which provides accessible seating and easy access to concessions and bathrooms.
StoryPoint Waterville, Brookdale Bowling Green and The Waterford at Levis Commons are the top-rated Nursing Homes facilities near Toledo, OH. These Nursing Homes facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Nursing Homes in Toledo is $4,628 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
Genworth. (2021). Cost of Care Survey.
A Place for Mom. (2022). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
United States Census Bureau. (2021). Veteran status (S2101): Toledo City. [Data set]. American Community Survey.
Ohio Department of Aging. Assisted Living Medicaid Waiver Program.
Ohio Department of Medicaid. Aged, blind or disabled (ABD) Medicaid.
Ohio Department of Aging. PASSPORT.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. What Medicare covers.
Nursing Homes, Ohio Revised Code § 3701.17 (2018, January 1).
Residential Care Facility, Ohio Revised Code § 3701.16 (2018, March 1).
Qualifications of health and personnel, Ohio Revised Code § 3701.16.06 (2018, March 1).
United States Census Bureau. (2021). Age and Sex (S0101): Toledo City. [Data set]. American Community Survey.
United States Census Bureau. (2021). Median Income in the Past 12 Months (in 2022 inflation adjusted dollars) (S1903): Toledo City. [Data set]. American community survey.
U.S. News and World Report. (2023). Best hospitals.
Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.
Genworth. (2021). Cost of Care Survey.
A Place for Mom. (2022). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
United States Census Bureau. (2021). Veteran status (S2101): Toledo City. [Data set]. American Community Survey.
Ohio Department of Aging. Assisted Living Medicaid Waiver Program.
Ohio Department of Medicaid. Aged, blind or disabled (ABD) Medicaid.
Ohio Department of Aging. PASSPORT.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. What Medicare covers.
Nursing Homes, Ohio Revised Code § 3701.17 (2018, January 1).
Residential Care Facility, Ohio Revised Code § 3701.16 (2018, March 1).
Qualifications of health and personnel, Ohio Revised Code § 3701.16.06 (2018, March 1).
United States Census Bureau. (2021). Age and Sex (S0101): Toledo City. [Data set]. American Community Survey.
United States Census Bureau. (2021). Median Income in the Past 12 Months (in 2022 inflation adjusted dollars) (S1903): Toledo City. [Data set]. American community survey.
U.S. News and World Report. (2023). Best hospitals.