Browse Minnesota
Assisted living, group homes, and open beds
$
For Providers
Plans & pricing
Get Started Sign In

Medicaid Waivers & Residential Care Funding in Ohio

Ohio has 6 Medicaid funding programs on Capacity Track, and 3 of them can pay for care in a licensed residential setting. Below is what each program covers, who it serves, and where to find licensed providers — 1,821 locations statewide.

Waiver services in Ohio are coordinated by a service and support administrator (SSA), typically through your county board of developmental disabilities. Every provider listed here comes from state licensing records — never pay-to-play.

Waiver Programs in Ohio

Find Licensed Providers in Ohio

Once a waiver is approved, the next step is finding a licensed provider with an opening. Browse Ohio providers by care type — openings show live when providers update availability.

See Every Ohio Provider

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Medicaid Waivers Pay for Residential Care in Ohio?
In Ohio, Assisted Living Waiver (ODA), MyCare Ohio / Next Generation MyCare, and DODD waivers: Individual Options (IO), Level One, SELF can fund services in licensed residential settings. Eligibility, enrollment caps, and waitlists vary by program — your service and support administrator (SSA) confirms which program applies.
How Do I Find Ohio Waiver Providers With Openings?
Capacity Track lists every licensed residential care provider in Ohio from state licensing records. Browse by care type and county, then send an inquiry. It arrives in the provider's email inbox, and they reply from that email. An opening shows when that provider updates it.
Who Coordinates Waiver Services in Ohio?
In Ohio, waiver services are coordinated by a service and support administrator (SSA), typically through your county board of developmental disabilities. They confirm eligibility, authorize services, and help select a provider.
Do All Ohio Waivers Cover Residential Placement?
No. PASSPORT (ODA), Ohio Home Care Waiver (ODM), and Specialized Recovery Services (1915(i)) cover in-home and community services only. If your client or family member needs a residential placement, start with the programs listed above that pay for residential care.

Medicaid Waivers in Other States