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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lafayette, OH

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zipAverageCost: $4,271

Nursing Homes Facilities near Lafayette, OH

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Photo of Kessler Estates Senior Living
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What means the most to me is the peace of mind. I no longer have to worry if he is safe, lonely, or remembering to take his medication. I know the staff at Kessler make sure all of his needs are met daily.
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.
Kessler Estates Senior Living, a Sinceri Senior Living community, focuses on each resident’s total well-being in their continuing care community in Lima, Ohio. The one-story community offers common spaces, walking paths, and specialized assisted living and memory care services in a homelike...
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Dad really liked that Otterbein was in an area where he could sit on the porch and enjoy the outdoors. The staff would call me if something happened or to touch base about his needs. He wasn't a fan of some...
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.
The Otterbein Cridersville campus opened in 1988, and is conveniently located off I-75 in northwest Ohio. It blends the energy of urban life with the beauty of a rural retreat. When you visit this beautiful, 120-acre CCRC, you’ll see tidy homes sitting on friendly, little streets with generous...
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33 Floor plans available
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I'm pretty satisfied with Wyngate. My mom doesn't need alot of attention so that's good. Her room is clean & they check on her. They have activities but she's not interested. Their meals are fine too.
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.
The Wyngate Senior Living Community is designed to meet the needs of seniors with a variety of lifestyle and residential options including independent living in Our Cottages and assisted living in The Inn. The care that The Wyngate Senior Living Community provides can increase or decrease as our...
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The staff and residents are all fantastic, helpful, caring, and give a friendly atmosphere. My loved one is in a single room and it is just right for her needs. All of the amenities they have to offer are...
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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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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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, 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
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.
Photo of Primrose Retirement Community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Lafayette, OH

The average cost of senior living in Lafayette is $4,271 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Benton Ridge, OH with an average of $3,791 per month.

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

Lafayette, OH
$4,271/mo
$4,228/mo
$4,082/mo

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

Lafayette, OH
$4,271/mo
$4,573/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,123/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,271/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,106/mo
Studio
$4,066/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,945/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,993/mo

Senior living costs in Lafayette 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: Lafayette, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLafayette, OHOhioU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,271/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,123/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,123/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,123/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Lafayette, OH:$4,271/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Lafayette, OH:$4,123/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Lafayette, OH:$4,123/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lafayette, OH:$4,123/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Lafayette, OH, over time

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

Lafayette, OHOH stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Lafayette, OH

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Lafayette 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
Lafayette, OH$5,502/mo$5,200/mo+5.8%
Ohio$4,958/mo$4,797/mo+3.4%
National$5,170/mo$4,918/mo+5.1%
Lafayette, OH
2024 average cost:$5,502/mo
2023 average cost:$5,200/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$4,958/mo
2023 average cost:$4,797/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,170/mo
2023 average cost:$4,918/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lafayette

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lafayette

Otterbein Cridersville SeniorLife Community

5.0
From what my dad has told me, he really likes Otterbein Cridersville. He really likes the staff. They have exceeded our expectations for taking care of Dad. He had to spend some time in the rehab facility after being in the hospital for a bloodstream infection. He told me if he ever gets that ...
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Burton's Ridge Assisted Living in Lima, OH

4.4
My loved one is currently a resident at Burton's Ridge Assisted Living. The staff here have been great, friendly, caring and helpful. I have heard no complaints about the meals. They have kept the family well informed of activities, etc. The residents here really are fantastic. The atmosphere is ...
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The Meadows of Delphos

5.0
[Name removed] has been so helpful and kind! She gave me a tour and I felt very welcome and comfortable. Many residents are friends and they share my feelings. Quite an asset to the Delphos community. I will recommend your facility to many.

Lafayette nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lafayette nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lafayette, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
73.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
73.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lafayette 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 Lafayette Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lafayette, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lafayette 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 Lafayette partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lafayette, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lafayette 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 Lafayette communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lafayette, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lafayette 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 Lafayette offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lafayette, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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