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Nursing Home Communities in Lakeland, Florida
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Debbie
2.0
Review of The Club at Lake Gibson
The Club at Lake Gibson is a rehab facility. My dad spent a long time there. Their attentiveness to their patients was very slow. The meals were not good. The physical therapy and staff were...
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Donald
1.0
Review of Wedgewood Healthcare Center
Be careful not to stay at this facilty. My wife contracted Covid when she stayed at this location. The room care staff was adequate, the rooms were not always cleaned everyday and the Physical...
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perdue family
5.0
Review of Valencia Hills Health And Rehabilitation Center
My mother was at Valencia hills rehab on a respite for 5 days. She suffers from dementia and is very aggressive at times she can be a hand full. The social worker and Nurses kept me informed when...
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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
The list below compares Lakeland’s average fees for a semiprivate room with those of its neighbors mentioned in the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Lakeland’s costs are $31 less per month than the Florida average. Sebring, where seniors typically pay $7,452, is the only city with costs lower than the national average of $7,756. In Orlando, costs of $9,125 are common, while seniors in Palm Bay can expect to pay an additional $61 per month for their semiprivate rooms. Tampa is the most expensive location in the area, with costs of $9,946.
Lakeland
$8,638
Florida
$8,669
The United States
$7,756
Tampa
$9,946
Orlando
$9,125
Palm Bay
$9,186
Sebring
$7,452
Nursing Home Costs in Lakeland, Florida
Seniors and families in Lakeland typically pay $8,638 for a semiprivate room in a nursing home. Monthly fees for private rooms average $9,034.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Lakeland, Florida
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
Families comparing nursing home fees in Lakeland will find the average cost of a semiprivate room is $8,638, while the privacy afforded by a private room typically adds another $396 to fees. However, if seniors are better served by other types of care that include on-site support, it’s common to find assisted living for $3,945. Seniors who can remain at home can get home care for $3,956 and additional health services for another $239 per month. Adult day care centers can provide care to able-bodied seniors for $1,083.
Home care
$3,956
Home health care
$4,195
Adult day health care
$1,083
Assisted living
$3,945
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$8,638
Nursing home (private room)
$9,034
Free Resources for Seniors in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland’s seniors and their families can access the following resources to help cover residential care costs or make living at home possible for those not yet ready to transition to a nursing home.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid – Long Term Care (LTC) | (877) 711-3662 | The LTC program can help eligible seniors in need of nursing home care, including additional treatments provided within the facilities, such as speech and physical therapies. To access the benefits, most seniors will need to be enrolled in the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care program and meet several other requirements. These include being a U.S. citizen (or permanent resident) and having assets and income on or below the thresholds. |
| SHINE (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) | (800) 336-2226 | SHINE is a program for Medicare beneficiaries and seniors not yet enrolled who want unbiased information and advice on the best plans for their needs. The program’s counselors provide confidential one-on-one support to seniors, helping them understand their current levels of coverage and how to address any shortfalls. Although this may involve discussions about private health care plans, the counselors won’t try to sell insurance. |
| Citrus Connection Paratransit Service | (855) 765-5287 | Citrus Connection is a service for seniors and the disabled that operates all public transport systems throughout Polk County. It can help passengers access free or subsidized transport services, such as passes for fixed-route buses and door-to-door rides using wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Door-to-door is a shared ride service costing $2 per one-way journey and can be used by seniors for any purpose. |
| Florida Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | (888) 831-0404 | The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program helps seniors in residential care communities understand their rights while also acting as their voice in disputes with their care providers. The ombudsman investigates complaints made by seniors, their families and third parties. If a complaint involves allegations of criminality, such as elder abuse, the ombudsman will refer it to the proper authorities. Families can also get free access to information about nursing homes to help them make more informed decisions. |
| Meals on Wheels of Polk County | (863) 299-1616 | Meal on Wheels is a nonprofit organization that delivers freshly prepared nutritious meals to homebound seniors in Polk County. Meals are delivered around noon on weekdays and typically include a main course, dessert and drink. Depending on donations, seniors also receive a loaf of sliced bread and boxed pastry once a week. |
