Nursing Home Communities in Austin, Texas
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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Semiprivate rooms in Austin nursing homes run about $2,500 less per month than similar rooms in the average U.S. city. However, the cost in Austin is about $200 above the Texas state average of $5,019.
Austin’s cost is barely above the Killeen average of $5,191, but it’s about $450 over the $4,745 monthly cost in Waco. The College Station area sees costs of $5,262, which is just $61 over Austin’s average. In San Antonio, the average cost is $5,338, which is $137 more than the median cost in Austin.
Austin
$5,201
Texas
$5,019
The United States
$7,756
Killeen Area
$5,191
Waco
$4,745
College Station Area
$5,262
San Antonio
$5,338
Nursing Home Costs in Austin, TX
Nursing home semiprivate rooms cost an average of $5,201 per month in Austin, while private rooms cost $7,057.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Austin, TX
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
By comparing nursing home prices to costs for other types of long-term senior care in Austin, families can better determine the best placement for an elderly loved one. Home care costs $4,385, which is $800 less than a semiprivate nursing home room. Assisted living and home health care services are slightly more expensive at $4,250 and $4,576, respectively. A private room in a nursing home the priciest choice at $7,057, which is almost $2,000 more than a shared room. Cost figures were unavailable for adult day care, which is typically the least expensive option.
Home care
$4,385
Home health care
$4,576
Assisted living
$4,250
Nursing home (semi-private room)
$5,201
Nursing home (private room)
$7,057
Free Resources for Seniors in Austin, TX
Seniors in Austin may find the following resources helpful in delaying the move to institutional care. In addition to making it easier for older citizens to continue living at home, these programs make nursing home care easier to understand and access when the time comes.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Aging Services Council of Central Texas | (512) 593-2269 | The Aging Services Council of Central Texas is a portal for information and resources geared toward filling gaps in community-based care for elderly residents. This agency publishes a caregiving guide covering health and social service topics and a ride guide listing transportation options for area seniors. Information is also available in Spanish. |
AGE of Central Texas | (512) 451-4611 | AGE of Central Texas is a nonprofit agency offering a wide spectrum of supports for seniors and their caregivers. It lends health equipment, runs social and wellness centers, hosts a memory loss support program, coordinates virtual connections and offers caregiver workshops and resources. |
Family Eldercare | (512) 450-0844 | Family Eldercare is a nonprofit that provides and coordinates services for seniors living at home. Programs include case management, in-home care, counseling, guardianship, friendly calls and Social Security and VA benefits management. |
Hospice Austin | (512) 342-4700 | Hospice Austin provides palliative and hospice care in clients’ homes and assisted living and nursing communities. The Christopher House facility offers a hospitalization alternative for short stays. Services are available to all regardless of age or ability to pay. |
Meals on Wheels Central Texas | (512) 476-6325 | Meals on Wheels Central Texas volunteers visit and deliver prepared meals to homebound seniors. The agency also provides in-home care, home repairs and safety modifications, pet care and respite care for adults with dementia. Case management, telehealth depression treatment and additional check-ins are available as well. |
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Cynthia
5.0
Review of Ignite Medical Resort Round Rock
My husband is back at Ignite Medical Resort Round Rock. I'm very impressed with the rooms. I've noticed that most people prefer to eat in the rooms because they are generous in size. They all have...
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Cheryl M.
1.0
Review of Southpark Meadows
After a major operation at the Hospital I had the misfortune of being sent to Southpark Meadows for a couple weeks of Rehab. The Admissions Director Michelle is unfriendly and does not want to be...
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Smiley51907
5.0
Review of Brush Country Nursing & Rehabilitation
Great atmosphere staff are very attentive to the residents. Building very clean