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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shawnee, OH

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Shawnee 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 Shawnee, OH may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like West Rushville, Greendale and Union Furnace.
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zipAverageCost: $4,317

Nursing Homes Facilities near Shawnee, OH

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It's a beautiful facility. Pricing was reasonable for all that was included. From a medical standpoint my mom required more monitoring that we didn't realize until it was too late. She had several falls, 2...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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Staff are very nice to deal with and seem to genuinely care for the residents. Our parents have commented on how good the food is.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Brookdale Lancaster is a senior living community offering assisted living services in the vibrant town of Lancaster, Ohio. A wonderful place to call home, Lancaster offers excellent educational opportunities as well as numerous art and music festivals. From our excellent furnishings to our...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Our assisted living programs have become increasingly popular because they combine professional care with homelike surroundings, reasonable cost, attractive private or semiprivate apartments, and well balanced programs of events and activities. We provide both nurses and around-the-clock...
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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.
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: 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
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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: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Shawnee, OH

The average cost of senior living in Shawnee is $4,317 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roseville, OH with an average of $3,517 per month.

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

Shawnee, OH
$4,317/mo
$4,075/mo

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

Shawnee, OH
$4,317/mo
$4,573/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,084/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,317/mo

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

Studio
$4,464/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,122/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,921/mo

Senior living costs in Shawnee 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: Shawnee, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShawnee, OHOhioU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,317/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,862/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,084/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,857/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Shawnee, OH:$4,317/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Shawnee, OH:$3,862/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Shawnee, OH:$4,084/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shawnee, OH:$3,857/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Shawnee, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Shawnee 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Shawnee, OH

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Shawnee 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
Shawnee, OH$7,030/mo$4,650/mo+51.2%
Ohio$4,751/mo$4,705/mo+1.0%
National$4,818/mo$4,812/mo+0.1%
Shawnee, OH
2024 average cost:$7,030/mo
2023 average cost:$4,650/mo
Percent change:+51.2%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$4,751/mo
2023 average cost:$4,705/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
National
2024 average cost:$4,818/mo
2023 average cost:$4,812/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shawnee

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shawnee

The Ridge at Lancaster

5.0
The one thing that really made a difference at The Ridge at Lancaster is that they hire their own medical staff. They don't use an agency. With my mother's dementia, that made a huge difference because she was comfortable with the staff. The staff communicated very well and they were very kind. ...
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Bickford of Lancaster

3.8
Bickford senior living. I work Monday through Friday until 5 so after that. They are not very good at communicating. New management has taken over so lots of changes are taking place.

Shawnee nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shawnee nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shawnee, 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 Shawnee 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 Shawnee that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shawnee, OHNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
77.8%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shawnee 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 Shawnee Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shawnee, OHNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
6.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shawnee 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 Shawnee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shawnee, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Shawnee 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 Shawnee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shawnee, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
0.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shawnee 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 Shawnee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shawnee, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
11.1%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
7.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
11.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
0.5%
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