Dayton Retirement Communities

Let us be your guide to finding the right Dayton assisted living facility (ALF). First, we’ll give you a tour of the Birthplace of Aviation. Then we’ll show you Dayton ALF costs and tips on finding the best facility.

Dayton was home to two bicycle shop owners Orville and Wilbur Wright, giving the city its nickname. It’s perhaps fitting that the largest employer is Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. One of the largest air shows in the world is hosted at Dayton International Airport every year. Don’t miss the Aviation Trail and Parachute Museum, the National Museum of the United States Air Force, and the Huffman Prairie Flying Field—the testing site used by the Wright brothers. Finally, the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park commemorates not only the Wright brothers but also Paul Laurence Dunbar, the famed 19^th century African-American poet and writer.

Culturally, Dayton is impressive. The Dayton Art Institute is one of the top rated art museums in the U.S. Its 20,000-piece collection spans 5,000 years from Egyptian artifacts to Baroque paintings to Monet’s “Water Lilies.” The epicenter of performing arts is downtown’s Schuster Performing Arts Center, home of the Philharmonic Orchestra, Opera and Ballet. Other venues include the Victorian Theater, Loft Theater, and the Dayton Playhouse.

These financial facts should give you a head start in your search. Dayton’s overall cost of living is 15% below the U.S. average. According to a Genworth Financial survey, a one-bedroom in a Dayton assisted living facility averages $3,933 a month. A private room in a nursing home averages $7,346 a month, while a semi-private averages $6,616 a day. The services of a home health aide average $3,623 a month and homemaker services average $3,527 a month.

For tips on selecting a Dayton assisted living facility read, “How to Select a Facility.”