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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Corpus Christi, TX for 2024

The city of Corpus Christi is situated on the Gulf of Mexico in the state of Texas. It has a population of 326,586 and about 13.8% of residents are aged 65 and over. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, nursing home care in Corpus Christi costs $5,519 per month, which is significantly less than the national median of $7,756, making this a popular retirement option for seniors. The city is home to quality medical care for seniors at the Corpus Christi Medical Center which is rated as high performing in the three procedures by USN.

Nursing home care offers a high level of medical care and assistance for seniors with chronic conditions and disabilities. Skilled nursing care is provided 24/7, which makes this type of long-term care an expensive option. Seniors who don’t require constant care and supervision may want to look at alternative assistance options, such as home health care and assisted living in Corpus Christi.

This guide looks at the costs of nursing home care in Corpus Christi and neighboring cities as well as the costs of alternative care options. Additionally, it discusses free resources that may be of assistance to seniors in the area.

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Nursing Home Costs in Corpus Christi, Texas

The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Corpus Christi is $5,519 for a semiprivate room and $8,152 for a private room.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Using the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home as a price comparison point, the average cost of care in Corpus Christi is $5,519, which is over $2,000 less than seniors pay nationally. However, it is $500 more than the Texas state average of $5,019.

The neighboring cities of San Antonio ($5,338), Houston ($5,627), Dallas ($5,171), and Laredo ($5,962) are all within a close price range of the average monthly cost for nursing home care.

Corpus Christi

$5,519

Texas

$5,019

The United States

$7,756

San Antonio

$5,338

Houston

$5,627

Dallas

$5,171

Laredo

$5,962

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

It may be of interest to seniors and their family members who have not made a final decision on nursing home care to look at the costs of alternative care options in Corpus Christi. The most economical option is adult day care at an average monthly cost of $696 while assisted living has an average cost of $3,260 per month. Home care and home health care both have an average monthly cost of $3,928. At the other end of the price scale, nursing home care costs an average of $5,519 each month for a semiprivate room and $8,152 for a private room.

Adult day care

$696

Assisted living

$3,260

Home care

$3,928

Home health care

$3,928

Nursing semiprivate room

$5,519

Nursing private room

$8,152

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Corpus Christi, Texas

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.

Free Resources for Seniors in Corpus Christi, Texas

The following resources may assist seniors who are looking for options to help them safely age in place. One resource looks at financial aid options for those who have decided that it is time to move to nursing home care. 

ResourceContactService
Meals on Wheels(361) 826-3150The Corpus Christi Meals on Wheels program delivers meals to homebound seniors aged 60 and over who are no longer able to prepare meals for themselves. Meals are charged on a sliding scale depending on the income of the senior and for a number of seniors, there is no charge for the meals. Volunteers deliver the meals around noon each day from Monday to Friday and each meal contains about a third of the daily calorie requirements for seniors. The volunteers provide a social check service and contact the relevant authorities or family members if something seems amiss. 
Senior Companion Program(361) 826 – 3154The Senior Companion Program assists seniors who want to stay independent in their own homes by matching them with volunteer companions who will assist them with basic tasks. The volunteers are all over the age of 55 and provide much needed social interactions for homebound seniors. Services offered include assisting with the tasks of daily living, grocery shopping, playing games, social activities and taking clients to medical appointments.
MIPPA(361) 883-3935The MIPPA program assists seniors and their family members by providing free and unbiased information about Medicare. The counselors can help seniors to understand the Medicare benefits they are eligible for and how these benefits can reduce their monthly medical costs. They can help the seniors to apply for benefits and give them a list of nursing homes that allow Medicare payments. 

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