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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland, OH has 11 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $6,114/mo. That's roughly in line with the Ohio state median. The typical licensed assisted living provider in Cleveland has 54 beds, against 75 statewide.

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Median monthly price, Cleveland

$6,114/mo

Estimated range $5,381 – $6,551

● Cleveland $6,114 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Cleveland

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingClevelandOhioNational
25th percentile$5,381/mo$5,826/mo$5,488/mo
Median$6,114/mo$6,103/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$6,551/mo$6,633/mo$7,083/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Cleveland runs about $34 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,952
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,494
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$24,795

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Garfield Heights · Shaker Heights · Parma · Brook Park · Rocky River

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Cleveland.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Cleveland runs about $1,801 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Cleveland has 66 such properties. The county aging agency at (800) 626-7277 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $6,494 a month. The local assisted living median is $6,114 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Cleveland assisted living median of $6,114 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $6,494 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Cleveland run about $9,202 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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11 assisted living communities in Cleveland

What assisted living looks like in Cleveland

The typical licensed assisted living provider in Cleveland has 54 beds, against 75 across Ohio. They range from 12 to 203.

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Free local help worth saving

Cleveland, in Cuyahoga County, has about 366,097 residents. About 55,788 of them (15%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $40,801.

Source: US Census Bureau

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in Cleveland more expensive than the rest of Ohio?

Cleveland's median assisted living cost is about 0% higher than the Ohio state median.

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Reading up first? Assisted Living across Ohio → · Assisted Living cost across Ohio → · Adult Day Care vs Assisted Living →

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Assisted Living in Cleveland: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers