With semi-private accommodations costing $11,437 and private rooms coming in at $12,897, nursing rates run high compared to local alternatives. Seniors who only need personal care pay lower rates of $5,685 for assisted living, about 50% less than semi-private nursing home care. Similarly, seniors who live at home pay comparatively economical rates of $5,329 for in-home care, which encompasses companionship and custodial services, and $5,339 for home health care, which includes skilled nursing. Additionally, adult day health care, which includes daytime skilled nursing and personal care services in a community setting, is even more affordable at $1,777, about 84.5% below the starting costs of nursing home care.
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