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St. AnneÍs Home for the Aged
300 LAKE STREET, San Francisco, CA, 94118
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300 LAKE STREET, San Francisco, CA, 94118
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
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READ MORE99 ESCUELA DRIVE, Daly City, CA, 94015
1.5
(7 reviews)
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READ MORENursing homes in the Bay Area are more expensive than the state median by a margin of $3,300 and top the U.S. average by almost $4,800. According to Genworth Financial, semiprivate rooms in the Bay Area cost $12,547 per month on average, and prices are almost as high in San Francisco at $12,471. In Vallejo and Santa Rosa, the respective average rates of $9,429 and $9,946 are much closer to the state median of $9,247. Napa comes in at $10,646, which is $2,890 higher than the U.S. median.
Bay Area
$12,547
California
$9,247
The United States
$7,756
San Francisco
$12,471
Santa Rosa
$9,946
Vallejo
$9,429
Napa
$10,646
Nursing homes in the Bay Area charge as much as $12,547 per month for a semiprivate room. Private rooms cost up to $14,691 per month, which is 66% higher than the national average.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Seniors in the Bay Area pay up to $12,547 for a semiprivate room and up to $14,691 for a private room. A semiprivate room costs almost twice as much as in-home care, which averages between $6,197 and $6,292. Adult day health care programs cost just $1,907 per month, but they aren’t suitable for individuals who have complex medical needs or significant disabilities. For active seniors who need occasional help, assisting living facilities can be an affordable nursing home alternative. The average cost of these services is $5,875 per month, which is 72% less than skilled nursing care.
Home care
$6,197
Home health care
$6,292
Adult day health care
$1,907
Assisted living
$5,875
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$12,547
Nursing home (private room)
$14,691
Note: Data for the Bay Area was unavailable, so data for the region’s most populous city, San Jose, was used instead.
Seniors in the Bay Area have access to a variety of resources that can help them pay for nursing home care and find the best facility for their needs. Additionally, the community offers a number of programs to help seniors age in place and avoid or delay the need for nursing home placement. Learn more about some of the most helpful options below.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
California Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 231-4024 | Long-term ombudsman services are provided by trained volunteers at the county level. These advocates focus on protecting residents’ rights and resolving questions and concerns related to nursing homes and long-term care. Seniors in the Bay Area can call the statewide hotline for immediate assistance. |
Area Agencies on Aging | (800) 510-2020 | California has 33 nonprofit Area Agencies on Aging that connect seniors and caregivers to resources in their community. These agencies assist with Medicaid waiver applications, long-term care benefits and needs assessments that are required to access many home- and community-based services. They also offer signposting and referrals to other partner agencies. |
Elder Care California | (916) 441-6400 | Sponsored by the California Association of Health Facilities and the state government, this informational service helps older Californians understand their long-term care options, find qualified health care facilities in their area and learn more about ways they can plan for their future needs. It also provides answers to many frequently asked questions. |
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform | (415) 974-5171 | San Francisco-based CANHR has advocated for nursing home residents since 1983. It provides preplacement counseling to help consumers learn more about their options, including ways to pay for care. It also offers referrals for legal issues and help for residents, relatives and friends who want to establish a family council at a nursing home in their community. |
California Department of Aging | (800) 510-2020 | The CDA funds a variety of programs that support seniors and family caregivers in the Bay Area. Seniors can contact the department for help with in-home care, delivered meals, legal concerns and long-term care placement. Its Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program provides free advice to help Medicare enrollees understand their benefits, which include up to 100 days of skilled nursing care. |
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