Costing $12,461 for a semi-private room, nursing home care in Palmerton is over double the price of assisted living, reflecting the more intensive medical support, skilled services and 24/7 supervision it provides. At the other end of the scale, adult day health care is the lowest-priced care choice in Palmerton, running $3,159 less than assisted living for daytime-only services in a community center. Engaging care services at home costs more than receiving support in a residential assisted living facility. In-home care helps older adults with personal care and day-to-day activities and costs $412 more than assisted living. Similarly, home health care, which includes medical and therapeutic services, is $459 more expensive than assisted living.