Anderson’s tolerable winters and pleasant summers add to its appeal for seniors looking for a mid-size city with a small but vibrant historical and cultural scene. Approximately 18% of its estimated 54,765 residents are aged 65+. They are well served by its medical facilities, which include the Community Hospital of Anderson and Madison County, rated as high-performing for patient experience by U.S. News & World Report. The city’s seniors have a wide choice of nursing homes offering care at more affordable rates than the state and national averages, according to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. A semiprivate room is typically $6,578 per month, while the average American pays $7,756.
A nursing home may be the best option for seniors who need regular supervision. These facilities also provide medical care administered by professionals and skilled staff in environments more like home than a hospital. Consequently, nursing homes tend to be the most costly form of care. However, it’s worth comparing alternatives, such as assisted living and home health care, which may be more affordable and appropriate.
This guide will discuss various care costs in greater detail and provide a list of some resources for the city’s seniors.
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1707 Bethany Rd, Anderson, IN, 46012
4.4
(7 reviews)
"My mother was in Bethany Pointe Health Campus. She really enjoyed it, and especially she enjoyed their food. She said they had excellent food. She went in for rehab and she was in one section for COVID-19. She had occupational and physiotherapy. I th..."
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1235 West Cross St, Anderson, IN, 46011
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Northview Health And Living is kept very well and the grounds are nice. The room is just kind of small, but everything else is fabulous. So far, the staff have been lovely. The aides are friendly and compassionate. The admissions people were very hel..."
READ MORE1345 N Madison Ave, Anderson, IN, 46011
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Excellent Therapy department. They did wonders with our Son Tejay. Thanks to each one of them...."
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1821 LINDBERG RD, Anderson, IN, 46012
3.0
(2 reviews)
"This facility is completely changed from its former self of just 2 years ago. Glenn is the new administrator. He's considered by many of my friends in the medical field as the best in the county. He has completely turned the place around. From a one ..."
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205 Marine Dr, Anderson, IN, 46016
2.8
(4 reviews)
"My grandmother was a resident at Countryside and I cannot say enough, how great their staff is! She was a new dialysis patient and Countryside's therapy team did a great job working around her chair time as well as the care team providing support to..."
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1809 N. Madison, Anderson, IN, 46011
"Caring people make the difference at Edgewater Woods. You can feel it the minute you walk into our community and meet our staff. They are ex..."
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300 Jh Walker Dr, Pendleton, IN, 46064
"Lacey is an aide at the Rawlins House that has taken care of both of my parents over the last four years. She is a kind, caring, compassionate person. She consistently goes above and beyond for her patients everyday. She washed and curled my mom's h..."
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524 Anderson Road, Chesterfield, IN, 46017
3.0
(4 reviews)
"This facility has shown my family great hospitality each and everyday. Especially this thanksgiving. They made great effort to accommodate our family for a family meal. The food was outstanding and the service was better. Thank you for making this da..."
READ MOREA semiprivate room in an Anderson nursing home typically costs $6,578 per month, while private rooms are in the region of $7,452.
A side-by-side comparison of semiprivate nursing home costs is a good way of measuring Anderson’s affordability with other cities in Indiana. When compared with the state average of $7,133, the city offers similar services for $6,578. The figure is even more attractive when compared to the $7,756 national average.
Anderson’s nearest neighbor, in cost terms, is two hours away in Terre Haute, where seniors pay $6,464 for semiprivate rooms. All of its other neighbors have higher costs, with Lafayette at $7,026 and Kokomo at $7,148. The most costly is $7,209 in the state capital, Indianapolis.
Anderson
$6,578
Indiana
$7,133
The United States
$7,756
Indianapolis
$7,209
Kokomo
$7,148
Lafayette
$7,026
Terre Haute
$6,464
It is worth examining the costs of all forms of health care, particularly if an alternative to nursing home care is possible. Although there isn’t a figure for adult day care in Anderson, the state average is $1,733. Seniors who still live at home can get home care for $4,099 and the medical assistance of home health care for $4,481. For those who would benefit from moving into a community, assisted living is typically $4,645, while in nursing homes, a semiprivate room is $6,578 and a private room $7,452.
Home care
$4,099
Home health care
$4,481
Assisted living
$4,645
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$6,578
Nursing home (private room)
$7,452
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.
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 examples of resources that follow may be of assistance to seniors who want to remain in their homes for as long as possible. They may also be useful for those preparing to enter nursing homes and those who have already made the move.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 589-1121 | The long-term care ombudsman is an advocate for the residents of senior living facilities, including nursing homes. Their role involves making regular visits to facilities to meet with residents and listen to their concerns. Additionally, they investigate complaints within their powers and refer more serious complaints, such as abuse allegations, to the relevant authorities. Families of seniors in nursing homes can also register complaints to the ombudsman. |
| VA AId and Attendance Benefit and Housebound Allowance | (260) 426-5431 x 73804 | The VA Aid and Attendance benefit is a monthly payment added to the VA pension that may be used towards the nursing home costs of U.S. military veterans and their spouses. There is no requirement to repay the benefit. Housebound seniors still able to live in their homes can apply for the Housebound Allowance to help pay for home health care services. VeteranAid.org provides a helpful online tool for vets and their surviving spouses to check if they are eligible. |
| State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) | (765) 617-4200 | SHIP is a program that provides free counseling services for older citizens who are Medicare beneficiaries and those who need more information about enrollment. The counselors can provide unbiased information about Medicare and its supplemental plans, such as Medicare Advantage. They can also help seniors through the enrollment process and discuss other forms of insurance that may help pay for their long-term health care. Additionally, they can help seniors eligible for Medicaid. |
| Madison County – Nutrition | (800) 589-1121 | Life Stream Services Inc. is a nonprofit organization that operates throughout Madison and its neighboring counties. Its work includes preparing and delivering hot meals on weekdays to housebound seniors for a donation of $6.50 per meal. Additionally, for seniors able to leave their homes, it operates a number of cafes in the community that serve hot lunches. |
| Caregiver Support | (800) 589-1121 | Life Stream Services Inc. offers caregiver support to family members looking after older relatives. This can be in the form of providing information and education, but may also include helping them get some time away while their loved ones are cared for by others. |
Nursing Homes
Jean
4
Review of Northview Health & Living
Northview Health And Living is kept very well and the grounds are nice. The room is just kind of small, but everything else is fabulous. So far, the staff have been lovely. The aides are friendly...
Nursing Homes
Philip
3
Review of Countryside Family-first Senior Living from CarDon
My mom is currently at Countryside Family-first Senior Living. The place is dark. When you first come in the door, you can see through the hallway to the other side of the building. It took her...
Provider response
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. While we are grateful that your mom is having some positive experiences with us, we are genuinely sorry we are falling short in some areas....
Nursing Homes
Daisy2320
5
Review of Countryside Family-first Senior Living from CarDon
My grandmother was a resident at Countryside and I cannot say enough, how great their staff is! She was a new dialysis patient and Countryside's therapy team did a great job working around her...
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