In Lewiston, nursing homes charge about $9,885 monthly for semi-private rooms and $10,250 for private rooms. Alternatively, seniors who don't need 24/7 medical monitoring can consider in-home care, which provides personalized help with tasks such as getting dressed and managing medications for around 45.9% less than semi-private nursing home accommodations.
Assisted living offers similar services in a communal setting for about 44.5% less than a semi-private nursing home room. On the other hand, home health care provides skilled nursing services in seniors' private residences for about $4,546 less than semi-private nursing home accommodations. However, this option may not be sufficient for older adults with intensive medical needs.