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Nursing Home Communities in Taunton, Massachusetts

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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Taunton’s average nursing home costs come in higher than the U.S. average by about $2,282 but lower than the Massachusetts average by $2,433 per month. The city is also cheaper for nursing care than most cities in the state. Pittsfield is the closest in cost at $11,406 per month, and Worcester is at $11,863. On average, Barnstable Town costs $2,646 more per month than Taunton, while Boston has the highest median nursing facility care expenditures at $13,155.

Taunton

$10,190

Massachusetts

$12,623

United States

$7,908

Pittsfield

$11,406

Worcester

$11,863

Barnstable Town

$12,836

Boston

$13,155

Nursing Home Costs in Taunton, MA

The median rate for nursing home care in Taunton is $10,190 per month for a semiprivate room and $10,798 for a private room. 

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Taunton, MA

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

Taunton offers alternative senior care options that cost less than nursing home care, but the services provided vary in scope. For seniors who need the highest level of care, semiprivate nursing home rooms typically cost $10,190, and private rooms are a little costlier at $10,798. Taunton seniors can expect to pay around $5,911 per month for home health care, and for those who only need personal care assistance, in-home care is available for about $5,720. Assisted living facilities provide care for about $6,063 per month.

In-Home Care

$5,720

Home Health Care

$5,911

Adult Day Health Care

$1,658

Assisted Living Facility

$6,063

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$10,190

Nursing Home (private room)

$10,798

Free & Low-Cost Resources for Seniors in Taunton, MA

Having so many options available can make it difficult to choose a long-term care setting. Several Taunton agencies offer help through advocacy, information, programs and referrals to benefit programs. These free and low-cost options can help seniors afford long-term care and find the support they need. Below is a chart with several agencies to consider along with their contact information.

ResourceContactService
Taunton Council on Aging(508) 821-1420The Taunton Council on Aging provides several senior programs, including fuel assistance, home-delivered meals and educational programming. It also assists seniors in accessing services they qualify to use, and it hosts a monthly Memory Cafe.
Bristol Elder Services(508) 675-2101Through Bristol Elder Services, seniors can access several programs, including help exploring senior care options. The agency has a long-term care ombudsman program for residents of long-term care facilities who have complaints or concerns. Seniors can learn about various programs that might help their situation.
Dial-A-Ride(800) 483-2500GARTA offers the Dial-A-Ride program, providing curb-to-curb transportation for people 60 and older or those with disabilities who can't take public transportation. Interested seniors can fill out an application to determine if they qualify for this service.
Senior Law Project(800) 244-9023Provided through South Coastal Counties Legal Services, the Senior Law Project gives qualified individuals access to legal assistance. Those eligible include seniors who are 60 or older and have an economic or social disadvantage. Services often pertain to issues related to the Older Americans Act.
Taunton Department of Veterans' Services(508) 821-1316Veterans and their dependents who are Taunton residents can receive assistance from the Taunton Department of Veterans' Services. This agency advocates on behalf of clients for various support services and emergency financial assistance programs.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Bonnie Petruchik

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Golden Livingcenter - Wedgemere

My mother was a patient at Wedgemere on June 13,2022. She was sent there from Morton Hospital to be weaned off oxygen, so she could return to her assisted living at The Arbors in Taunton. I...

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LNLEMONLIME

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Golden Livingcenter - Wedgemere

I have called this Nursing home several times over the past year to check on a patient. there is never anyone to answer the phone, no voicemail, no answering machine turned on. I have called...

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Sercio2399

I visited this facility

Review of Longmeadow of Taunton

I attempted to visit one afternoon. I was told by the admittance office clerk that she was “busy” and had a hair salon appointment that she couldn’t miss. She dismissed me by waving her hand...

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