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Nursing Home Communities in Wichita Falls, Texas

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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Considering the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home, rates in Wichita Falls run $3,254 below the national average. Prices here are also $517 less than the Texas statewide median.

Nursing home costs in Wichita Falls fall in the midrange among nearby northern Texan cities. In Abilene, seniors pay $122 less per month than those here. Rates for rooms in the Sherman area are almost equal to Wichita Falls’ prices. However, Tyler’s residents see costs rising $273 above average costs in this city. Facilities in the Dallas area charge $669 more than nursing homes in Wichita Falls.

Wichita Falls

$4,502

Texas

$5,019

The United States

$7,756

Sherman Area

$4,494

Tyler

$4,775

Dallas Area

$5,171

Abilene

$4,380

Nursing Home Costs in Wichita Falls, TX

In Wichita Falls, a nursing home semiprivate room carries an average rate of $4,502 per month. A private room costs $6,479 per month.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Wichita Falls, 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

Cost is often a major factor for families exploring senior care options in Wichita Falls, so it can be helpful to compare nursing home rates to prices for other accommodations. Home care and home health care in this city each cost an average of $3,432 per month. Assisted living is slightly more at $3,495 on average. Nursing homes carry the highest costs, averaging $4,502 for a semiprivate room and $6,479 for a private room in Wichita Falls.

Home care

$3,432

Home health care

$3,432

Assisted living

$3,495

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$4,502

Nursing home (private room)

$6,479

Free Resources for Seniors in Wichita Falls, TX

Many of Wichita Falls’ seniors and their caregivers find invaluable support with the following resources. These services can help delay placement into a nursing home or ease the transition into a long-term care facility.

ResourceContactService
Area Agency on Aging of North Texas (AAANT)(940) 322-5281The AAANT connects individuals 60 and older and their caregivers with information and referrals to community programs that make it easier for seniors to remain in their homes. Benefits counselors offer one-on-one counseling on Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance options. Care Coordination provides short-term in-home services including housekeeping, durable medical equipment and other services that promote independence.
The Kitchen(940) 322-6232The Kitchen alleviates hunger and isolation with congregate dining, Meals on Wheels and supplemental food for pets. At Red Door and Green Door senior centers, participants can socialize, enjoy a hot, nutritious lunch and receive wellness information five days a week.
Long Term Care Ombudsmen(800) 460-2226Local ombudsmen provide general information regarding long-term care options, standards and seniors' rights. They facilitate communication between residents, family members and facilities. Ombudsmen may also investigate and help resolve grievances on behalf of long-term care facility residents.
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas(800) 926-5542Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas offers free civil legal assistance to low-income and elderly individuals. Staff can help with coverage denials, advance directives, nursing home quality of care and guardianship applications. The agency also hosts clinics on veterans’ issues, public benefits, wills and estates.

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