Nursing Home Communities in Porterville, California
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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Nursing homes in Porterville charge monthly rates of $8,517 for shared rooms. While this is about 8% higher than the national average, it comes in well below California’s norm of $9,794. Local care costs are economical compared to rates in most nearby cities, though seniors in Madera typically spend about 11% less per month on services. On the other hand, in Fresno and Bakersfield, respective monthly rates are higher than in Porterville at $8,638 and $9,155, and in Hanford, nursing home rates are 12% higher than in Porterville.
Porterville
$8,517
California
$9,794
United States
$7,908
Fresno
$8,638
Hanford
$9,581
Madera
$7,559
Bakersfield
$9,155
Nursing Home Costs in Porterville, CA
In Porterville, nursing homes charge approximately $8,517 per month for semi private rooms. Private rooms are several hundred dollars more expensive at $8,973.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Porterville, 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, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those who need long-term care will have to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the cost of living expenses in a skilled nursing facility for qualifying seniors. Care and room and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras such as specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility requirements are strict and complex, so not all seniors qualify 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 local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Nursing home residents in Porterville pay $8,517 for shared rooms and $8,973 for private rooms, which is considerably higher than other senior care options in this city. For seniors who want to arrange private skilled nursing services, home health care costs approximately $5,339 per month, which is the same rate as basic in-home care. Assisted living costs about half as much as nursing home care at $3,450 per month, and adult day health care is the most economical option at $1,192.
In-Home Care
$5,339
Home Health Care
$5,339
Adult Day Health Care
$1,192
Assisted Living Facility
$3,450
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,517
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$8,973
Note: Data for Porterville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Visalia, was used instead.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Nursing Homes
Terrible Service Here
1.0
Review of Sierra Valley Rehab Center
My grandfather is there with dementia and he is constantly being neglected. I have to be repeatedly asking the nurses to check up on him. He has also been taken to the hospital on several occasions...
Nursing Homes
Kathy
5.0
Review of Gateway Post Acute
My mom moved into Gateway Post Acute. They are doing well, considering the circumstances with my mom. Right now, she's in the short term, which is probably going into the long term. They keep us...
Nursing Homes
Roger Isom
5.0
Review of Sierra Valley Rehab Center
The nurses, CNAs, dieticians, and therapists did an unbelievable job of taking care or our mom in her final months. They are extraordinary people doing an extraordinary job! The staff is fully...