Residential Care Facility · Lorain County

Residential Care Facilitys in Amherst, Ohio

Amherst has 2 licensed residential care facilities, ranging from null to null beds. Every home here is verified against Ohio Department of Health (ODH) records for Lorain County.

Families in Ohio typically pay $3,500 to $5,500 per month for a shared room and $4,500 to $7,000 for a private room. Estimate your cost or learn how residential care facilities work.

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Amherst has a small number of licensed homes, so these are the closest residential care facilities in surrounding communities, sorted by distance.

Common questions about care homes in Amherst

How many residential care facilities are in Amherst, Ohio?
Amherst has 2 licensed residential care facilities in Lorain County. Statewide, Ohio licenses 812 small residential care homes.
How much does a residential care facility in Amherst cost?
Across Ohio, a shared room in a small licensed care home typically runs $3,500 to $5,500 per month and a private room $4,500 to $7,000, based on 2026 Genworth Cost of Care Survey figures and operator data. The exact rate depends on care needs, so use our free cost estimator for a personalized figure.
Who licenses residential care facilities in Amherst?
Ohio Department of Health (ODH) licenses and inspects every residential care facility in Amherst. You can verify any home's license status in the official state database before you tour.
What size are the care homes in Amherst?
Homes in Amherst are licensed for null to null residents, with a median of null beds. Small homes like these offer higher caregiver-to-resident ratios than large communities.
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