Nursing Home Communities in Palo Alto, California
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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Comparing the monthly average rates for semiprivate rooms in nursing homes, Palo Alto’s costs are $4,715 higher than the average American city. Prices here are also substantially higher than California’s statewide average of $9,247.
Palo Alto is quite expensive when compared to nearby cities. Its costs are $1,825 above costs in Napa and $3,270 higher than costs in the Santa Cruz area. Nursing homes here are $1,688 more expensive than facilities in Modesto. The San Jose area is an exception where costs exceed Palo Alto’s rates by just $76.
Palo Alto
$12,471
California
$9,247
The United States
$7,756
Modesto
$10,783
Santa Cruz Area
$9,201
Napa
$10,646
San Jose Area
$12,547
Nursing Home Costs in Palo Alto, CA
In Palo Alto, the average monthly cost for a nursing home semiprivate room is $12,471. The average cost for a private room is $15,208 per month.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Palo Alto, CA
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.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including 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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
When exploring care options for aging loved ones in Palo Alto, families often find it useful to compare the prices of different senior living accommodations. Adult day health care is the lowest-priced choice at an average of $1,950 per month. Assisted living carries a monthly average rate of $6,100, almost equal to the average costs for homemaker services and home health care. Nursing homes provide the most expensive type of care. In Palo Alto, a semiprivate room costs $12,471 per month, and a private room costs an average of $15,208 per month.
Home care
$1,950
Assisted living
$6,100
Home health care
$6,101
Adult day health care
$6,101
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$12,471
Nursing home (private room)
$15,208
Free Resources for Seniors in Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto has a variety of aging-related resources for the city’s seniors and their families. Some programs help delay placement in a nursing home. Others can support the health and well-being of individuals who must transition away from their homes and into a long-term care situation.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Institute on Aging | (415) 750-4111 | The Institute on Aging provides and coordinates a continuum of culturally sensitive care for older adults over 65. IOA CONNECT links seniors with programs and community services, including the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), psychology and counseling services and caregiver training. The Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) provides skilled nurses and social workers to help chronically ill seniors remain in their homes. Clients can also find legal and financial assistance, including representative payee and trustee services. A Friendship Line is open 24/7 for nonemergency emotional support and crisis intervention. |
Senior Adults Legal Assistance (SALA) | (408) 295-5991 | SALA offers free civil legal assistance and community education to Santa Clara County seniors aged 60 and older. Services include self-help packets, advice, referrals and legal representation regarding termination of public benefits, nursing home issues and long-term care insurance. Legal staff can also help with simple wills, incapacity planning and elder abuse concerns. There's no income threshold to qualify for SALA’s services. |
Community Services Agency (CSA) | (650) 968-0836 | CSA can provide basic necessities for individuals aged 60 and older. The agency offers comprehensive case management for seniors at risk of entry into a nursing home. CSA also provides fresh food and financial assistance for rent, utilities and transportation. Hot lunches, social activities and health and nutrition classes are available on weekdays at the Mountain View Senior Center. |
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Nursing Homes
Mariana
5.0
Review of Vi At Palo Alto
I was at Vi at Palo Alto for rehab. It was so fantastic. It was like being on a cruise. They were wonderful. All the physical therapists, the caregivers were very kind. I had my own room with a...
Provider response
Thank you for the kind words! We appreciate you taking the time to acknowledge Vi at Palo Alto care center.
Nursing Homes
ewieland
1.0
Review of Palo Alto Subacute and Rehabilitation Center
Rooms are not what you see in the pictures. Food is awful, lost 20 lbs. It seems that they are short staff and take forever for anyone to come when you do the call button. Can be 5 minutes to over...
Nursing Homes
GNcare
1.0
Review of Palo Alto Subacute and Rehabilitation Center
I spent one night here until my primary told me to leave due to lack of procedure knowledge. The food is incredibly horrible. Was brought there from the hospital by ambulance who put me in my...