Assisted Living in Defiance, Ohio

There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Defiance, Ohio. This includes 6 facilities in Defiance and 13 nearby. Assisted living costs in Ohio range from about $46 up to $326 per day, with a median expenditure running approximately $132. The per month expense averages about $3,971 and ranges between $1,385 and $9,780. Yearly, the median cost is around $47,646, which is greater than the US average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Defiance, Ohio

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Defiance scores lower than the Ohio average of 76.
Defiance scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 5 hospitals within close range of the city, including Mercy Hospital Of Defiance, Defiance Regional Medical Center, and Defiance Hospital.
There are 12 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Twin Rivers Center, Brookview Healthcare Center, and The Laurels of Defiance.
There is an average number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 77.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 46 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has an average property crime rate.
The area has a low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
There are 16 golf courses in or around the city, including Auglaize Country Club, Kettenring Country Club, and St. Mike\'s Golf Course.
There are 4 parks near the city center, including Old Fort Defiance Park, Defiance Parks & Recreation, and Independence Dam State Park.
There is 1 church in or near the city (First Assembly of God).
There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 13 grocery stores within the city.
There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
There are 7 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.59% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.23% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 6.88%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
Ohio has an average state income tax of 2.51%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $58,250, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $48,798, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $23,281, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $46,290 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $80,300 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $15,080 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $39,468 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 10.20%, which is high compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Defiance receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Defiance has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Defiance has a sparse population density of 131.1 people per square mile.
Residents of Defiance have a short daily commute time.
Defiance has an average public school quality ranking.
The city has an average public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 87.68%.

Located within Defiance County, Defiance is a small city in the State of Ohio. Though the surrounding statistical area has 1,765,603 inhabitants, there are 28,674 living within the city. 29% of the population are over 55.

The SeniorScore™ for Defiance is 69. The city has a mean per capita income of $23,000 and a mean household income is $49,000 (the Ohio state average is $49,000). The mean home price in Defiance is $162,000, which is less than the state average of $177,000. Defiance has a high unemployment rate of approximately 10.2%.

Defiance has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city receives low amounts of precipitation annually. In comparison to other cities in the US, Defiance has good air quality ratings and a low rate of crime.

More About Defiance, Ohio

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Defiance, Ohio

The Laurels of Defiance

1701 S Jefferson Ave

Defiance, OH 43512

1-855-238-4376

6 Reviews

The Laurels of Defiance is a 107 bed senior housing community situated in Defiance, Ohio. The facility is in a primarily middle class area, with an average per-household income of $47,378. It is heavily populated, with approximately 30,000 ...

Assisted Living in Defiance, Ohio

SeniorScore™ for Defiance, Ohio

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Defiance, Ohio

The Laurels of Defiance

Brookview Healthcare Center

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Gleenwood Senior Housing

Kingsbury House

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Vancrest of Holgate

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The Gardens of Paulding

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