Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has launched the Ohio Aging Compass, a free online platform that centralizes aging-related resources, long-term care information, and planning tools for older adults and their families. The announcement came in May 2026, timed to coincide with both Older Americans Month and Older Ohioans Month.
Until now, aging resources across the state were scattered across multiple websites. Families often struggled to find reliable information in one place. This new platform changes that by bringing everything together under a single, easy-to-navigate digital address: Compass.Aging.Ohio.gov.
Why Ohio Needed This Platform
Ohio faces a growing demographic shift. Adults over the age of 65 make up the state’s fastest-growing age group. By 2040, that population is projected to reach 25% of all Ohioans. As a result, the demand for accessible, clear, and trustworthy aging resources is rising fast.
Before the Compass launched, caregivers and older adults had to search across multiple state portals to find services, compare care facilities, or understand local support programs. Many found the process frustrating and confusing. The Ohio Aging Compass directly addresses that gap. It offers fewer clicks, clearer pathways, and more accessible resources — all in one place.
Three Key Tools Inside the Compass
Long-Term Care Quality Navigator
The Long-Term Care Quality Navigator first launched in 2024 as part of Governor DeWine’s Nursing Home Quality and Accountability Task Force. Today, it serves as a cornerstone of the Compass. Users can search and compare more than 1,700 nursing homes and assisted living facilities across Ohio. The tool pulls together both federal and state data, giving families an objective view of facility quality before they make decisions.
Healthy Aging Resource Hub
The Healthy Aging Resource Hub functions as a one-stop destination for health and wellness information. It connects users with local services, upcoming events, and supportive programs designed to help older adults stay active and independent. Whether someone is looking for fitness programs, nutrition support, or community activities, the Hub points them in the right direction.
Aging Data Explorer
The Aging Data Explorer is an interactive dashboard that tracks the state’s progress on aging-related priorities. It covers more than 80 key metrics. Policymakers, researchers, and families can use it to understand trends, identify gaps in care, and hold the state accountable for its commitments to older Ohioans.
Built With Input From All 88 Counties
The Ohio Aging Compass did not emerge from a top-down process. Instead, state officials gathered input broadly and deliberately. At the Governor’s Policy Summit on Healthy Aging, more than 200 leaders shared expertise and feedback. Beyond that summit, residents from all 88 Ohio counties participated through statewide surveys, listening sessions, and focus groups.
One message came through clearly across all regions: Ohioans want a single, trusted source for aging information. The Compass was built to answer that call directly.
What Experts and Advocates Are Saying
Governor DeWine emphasized transparency as a core goal. “The Ohio Aging Compass is a major step forward in transparency and accessibility for older adults and their families,” he said. “This new platform reflects our commitment to ensuring Ohio remains the best place to age in the nation.”
Ohio Department of Aging Director Ursel J. McElroy described the platform as a long-term investment. “The Compass brings together practical tools and real-world resources into one accessible platform so that every Ohioan can more easily find the services, supports, and care they need,” she said.
AARP Ohio Director Jenny Carlson highlighted the platform’s impact on individual choice. “When people can easily find the resources that fit their lives, they have more choice — and more control — over how they plan and live at every stage of life,” she said.
Importantly, the platform works for users without computers too. Area Agencies on Aging across Ohio can use the Compass on behalf of clients who call in for assistance — extending the platform’s reach to those who are not digitally connected.
How to Access the Platform
The Ohio Aging Compass is live now. Users can visit Compass.Aging.Ohio.gov to explore all three tools. Logging in with an OHID account keeps personal data protected under federal and state digital security standards.
State officials say the platform will continue to evolve. Feedback from users will shape future features. The goal is to support healthy aging at home, in the community, and across every region of Ohio — for every Ohioan, regardless of where they live.
