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Nursing homes and assisted living that accept Medicaid in Columbus, Ohio

31 of the 63 places in Columbus work with Medicaid: 31 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS.

A place that accepts Medicaid may not have an open Medicaid bed: ask when you call. See all 63 places in Columbus.

The map loads as you scroll. Locations are approximate, based on the official records.

Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Medicaid certification: CMS; Medicaid programs of residential care: Ohio’s licensing records. Where the data comes from.

How to apply for Medicaid in Ohio

It is run by Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM). (800) 324-8680 · Apply for Medicaid. Medicaid Consumer Hotline. You can also apply at your county Job and Family Services office.

  • PASSPORT Waiver: In-home services (personal care, home-delivered meals, adult day care, respite care, and others) for people 60 or older who need a nursing home level of care; run by the Ohio Department of Aging.
  • Assisted Living Waiver: Pays for care services in a participating residential care facility for people 21 or older; the resident pays room and board at a rate set by the state.

Source: official website, checked on October 15, 2026.

Medicaid options in nearby cities

Gahanna3 with Medicaid · 6.8 miles awayHilliard4 with Medicaid · 7.5 miles awayWesterville4 with Medicaid · 8.1 miles awayDublin5 with Medicaid · 9.3 miles awayNew Albany3 with Medicaid · 11 miles awayDelaware5 with Medicaid · 20 miles awayMarysville3 with Medicaid · 25 miles awayCircleville4 with Medicaid · 29 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities accept Medicaid in Columbus?
In our directory, 31 of the 63 places in Columbus, Ohio, work with Medicaid: 31 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS.
Does accepting Medicaid mean there’s an open bed?
No. Being certified or contracted with Medicaid doesn’t guarantee that a Medicaid spot is available today. When you call, ask whether they have an open Medicaid bed and whether they accept someone who starts as private pay and later switches to Medicaid.
How do you apply for Medicaid in Ohio?
Further down this page you’ll find the state’s Medicaid agency, its phone number and the link to apply. The social worker at the hospital or nursing home can also help you apply. How Medicaid pays for nursing home care.

Family guide to Ohio: the state’s Medicaid programs explained. Medicaid for long-term care, state by state.

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