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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Highland Heights, Ohio

Highland Heights, OH has 2 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.

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Median monthly price, Highland Heights

$6,114/mo

Estimated range $5,381 – $6,551

● Highland Heights $6,114 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

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What senior care costs in Highland Heights

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingHighland HeightsOhioNational
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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Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages (opens in a new tab)

Staying home instead

Home care in Highland Heights 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: Mayfield Heights · Beachwood · Shaker Heights · Chagrin Falls · Garfield Heights

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Highland Heights.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Highland Heights runs about $1,801 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice. Ask each property about its income limits. 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.
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$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.
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$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Highland Heights 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.
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Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

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

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In the last 365 days: 4 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

Free local help worth saving

Highland Heights, in Cuyahoga County, has about 8,623 residents. About 2,323 of them (27%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $122,863.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging(800) 626-7277areaagingsolutions.org

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Ohio Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Ohio State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging614-481-3511ohioaging.org

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Cleveland.

  • PASSPORTOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

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 Highland Heights more expensive than the rest of Ohio?

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

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Assisted Living in Highland Heights: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers