In a nursing home you might have a choice between
a private room or semi-private room. Rooms may have
a private bathroom or the bathroom may be shared by
two rooms. Meals are provided three times a day in a
community setting or delivered to the patient's room
if required.
Cost: Daily rates are most
common. The national median daily rate for a private
room is $222 per day, which equates to $81,030 per
year*. The annual cost of a nursing home room is
determined by the type of room that is occupied and
any additional charges for non-care services such as
laundry, telephone or cable connections.
Adult Daycare Centers
Adult day care centers provide programs for
adults in a community-based group setting. These
programs are generally planned to provide a variety
of health, social and related support services in a
protective setting during part of the day to adults
who need supervised care outside the home. Adult day
care facilities and adult day care centers are
available in many cities and towns. They can operate
on a nonprofit or public basis, and can be
affiliated with multi-service entities such as home
care, assisted living, nursing facilities and
hospitals, religious and other non-profit
organizations. The most appropriate choice for you
will depend on your loved one's care needs and their
ability to participate in social programs.
You might consider an Adult Day Care Center when
your loved one:
- is unsafe when left alone
- seems unable to manage daily activities
- has extended daily periods of isolation
Cost: There are a wide range of
costs among Adult Daycare Centers. They range from
$40 a day to over $100 per day depending on services
offered, reimbursement and region. The national
average cited by the National Adult Day Services
Association is $61 per day**. Adult Day Care center
is not usually covered by Medicare. Some coverage
aid may be available through a state or federal
programs (e.g., Medicaid, Older Americans Act, and
Veterans Administration).
See the Care Library Article titled What
Is a Continuing Care Retirement Community and 9
Questions to Ask When Hiring a Care Provider for
help with questions to ask and what to look for when
selecting a provider.
* Genworth 2012 Cost of Care Survey
** National Adult Day Services Association
(nadsa.org) Overview and Facts, retrieved on
December 29, 2011
Source: Genworth Financial
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