Alternative
Housing
A variety of
living options are available for older Ohioans. Alternatives
include:
- Senior
Apartments - Private apartments restricted to
seniors offer residents the independence they desire while
providing a more controlled community environment, freedom
from the responsibility of property maintenance and
amenities designed for older adults. Optional services may
be available for an additional fee, such as housekeeping,
dining and transportation. Some properties offer federal
rent subsidies for eligible low income seniors, and may have
a waiting list.
- Congregate
and retirement housing - Residents in these
apartment facilities live independently but also receive
some services such as a daily meal with other tenants. Some
may be rent-subsidized (Section 8 housing).
- Residential
Care and Assisted Living Facilities
- Private suites or apartments offer congregate services,
personal care and limited skilled care.
- Continuing
Care Retirement Communities - These communities
offer multiple levels of care (e.g., independent living,
assisted living, skilled nursing care). Thus, residents can
remain in the community, even if their needs change.
- Adult
Care Facilities and Group Homes - These licensed
facilities provide housing and limited personal services for
three to 16 adults who typically need a high level of care
but retain some level of independence.
- Nursing
Homes - Licensed facilities
offer residents personal care and skilled nursing care 24
hours a day. They may also provide room and board,
supervision, medication, therapies, rehabilitation and other
services.
Related
Information
Ohio's
Rental Housing Locator
Find available housing options, including apartments with
special features for the elderly and people with disabilities.
Housing
Choices
AARP examines housing alternatives for older people and provides
tips for consumers.
Ohio
Long-term Care Consumer Guide
Compare licensed nursing and residential care (assisted
living) facilities throughout the state.
Home
Maintenance, Repair and Accessibility Modifications
Home maintenance,
repair and modification services help older Ohioans
preserve existing property values and make structural
modifications or repairs necessary to help them live safely.
Home
maintenance includes a variety of critical routine
services, such as inspecting furnaces and water heaters, fixing
or replacing torn window screens or broken panes, or replacing
electrical fuses.
Home
repairs include repair or installation of heating and
air conditioning equipment; minor plumbing or electrical repair;
repair or replacement of gutters, shingles, flashing or other
roofing; and Repairs to eliminate holes or other hazards in
flooring or stairs.
Home
modification make the physical environment more
functional and accessible, enabling people with disabilities to
perform daily activities with greater independence. Examples
include building ramps, widening doorways, installing grab bars
and other assistive devices.
Funding for these
services comes from a combination of public and private funding
and local resources. Work is provided by licensed contractors
and others. Contact your area
agency on aging for more information about the services
available in your community.
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