Columbus Assisted Living Facility Loans: Financing Solutions for Central Ohio
Columbus represents one of the Midwest's most dynamic assisted living markets. As Ohio's capital and largest city, Columbus offers strong demographics, steady growth, and affordable development costs compared to coastal markets.
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Market Statistics
| Metric | Columbus Metro Data |
|---|---|
| Metro Population | 2.2 million |
| Population 65+ | 310,000 (14.1%) |
| Population 85+ | 42,000 |
| Licensed ALFs in Metro | 200+ |
| Average Monthly Cost | $4,000 - $6,000 |
| Average Occupancy Rate | 88% |
| Projected Senior Growth (2026-2035) | +18% |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Ohio Department of Health
Key Submarkets
Dublin/Powell
- Affluent suburban
- Premium pricing ($5,000-$7,500/month)
- Strong demographics
- Active development
Upper Arlington/Grandview
- Established affluent
- Premium pricing ($5,000-$7,000/month)
- Limited new development
Westerville/Gahanna
- Growing suburban
- Moderate to high pricing ($4,200-$5,800/month)
- Development opportunities
Grove City/Hilliard
- Growing suburban
- Moderate pricing ($3,800-$5,200/month)
- Active development
Pickerington/Reynoldsburg
- Eastern suburban
- Moderate pricing ($3,500-$5,000/month)
- Growth opportunities
Columbus ALF Financing Options
SBA 7(a) Loans
- Strong Ohio lender network
- Up to $5 million
- 10-15% down payment
- Popular for acquisitions
HUD 232 Loans
- Non-recourse financing
- 35-40 year terms
- Strong HUD presence in Midwest
Construction Financing
- Moderate Midwest costs
- 70-80% LTC typical
- 12-18 month terms
Cost to Build an ALF in Columbus
Construction Cost Breakdown
| Cost Category | Dublin | Westerville | Grove City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land (per acre) | $500K-1.2M | $300K-700K | $200K-500K |
| Hard Costs (per SF) | $220-300 | $200-270 | $180-250 |
| Soft Costs | 13-17% | 12-16% | 11-15% |
| FF&E (per bed) | $10-14K | $9-13K | $8-12K |
Sample 60-Bed Project: $13-20 million
Success Stories
"Jaken Finance Group helped us acquire our Dublin facility with SBA financing. Their understanding of the Columbus market was exceptional."— Michael S., ALF Owner, Columbus
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