Ohio’s seniors deserve safe, compassionate, high-quality care.
Families across the state rely on dedicated caregivers and senior care providers to support the people they love most. Seniors First Ohio is committed to making sure the needs, voices, and dignity of Ohio’s seniors remain a priority.
Together, we can help ensure older adults receive the respect, care, and support they deserve.
Did you know that Ohio’s Medicaid rates are the lowest in the region?
Ohio’s skilled nursing facilities currently receive just $280 per day in Medicaid reimbursement—after subtracting the state bed tax. But the actual daily cost of providing high‑quality care exceeds $319+ per resident.
Neighboring states pay significantly more per day:
Michigan: $315
Indiana: $361
Kentucky: $375
West Virginia: $403
Pennsylvania: $312
Don’t Ohioans deserve the same?
Long-term underfunding impacts ability to:
Invest in facility improvements
Expand programs and services
Expand staffing
Why This Matters
Watch the short video below to learn more about the challenges facing senior care in Ohio and why protecting quality care for seniors is so important.
Your Voice Matters Now
Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are a critical part of Ohio’s health care system, serving nearly 80,000 frail, elderly, and disabled citizens each day. Ohioans deserve access to high‑quality care in their own communities—because when care is closer to home, families stay engaged and connected with their loved ones. But today, that access is at risk.
Medicaid is the lifeline of Ohio’s skilled nursing system. 66% of Ohio nursing home residents rely on Medicaid, yet Medicaid reimbursement rates in Ohio are far too low to cover the real cost of care.