AARP scorecard: Ohio ranked 44th for long-term care

A newly released scorecard of long-term care for those who are older or disabled ranks Ohio 44th in the nation (Source: “Ohio ranks near bottom on long-term care,” Columbus Dispatch, July 28, 2014)

The report, published by AARP, examined 26 indicators in five broad areas: affordability and access; choice of setting and provider; quality of care and quality of life; support of family caregivers; and effective transitions (from long-term care to home- and community-based services.

Ohio’s worst mark — 42nd among states and the District of Columbia — came in the access and affordability category. However, Ohio is one of five states that had the highest rates of progress, improving by more than 25 percent over its performance on the 2011 report, AARP’s only other study on the subject. Every state made progress in at least one area.