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The 5 Best Nursing Homes in Danville, VA for 2024

Nestled in southern Virginia, Danville is a welcoming town of 42,000 people  that holds great appeal for seniors. With over 20% of its population aged 65 and over, Danville provides a supportive environment for its older adults. Despite its remote location, the community boasts an impressive health care infrastructure. In fact, it surpasses the national average with a remarkable 292 physicians per 100,000 residents—a staggering 40% higher. Sovah Health – Danville, a comprehensive hospital located downtown, further enhances the city’s appeal to seniors, offering advanced stroke and cardiac care.

For those interested in nursing home care, Danville is around $300 a month less than the national average, at $7,604, according to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Nursing homes provide medically oriented services for seniors who need 24-hour care. Residents receive therapy and monitoring services, medication and wound care. Living arrangements with less focus on medical care, such as assisted living or home care, can be a better fit for seniors who don’t need inpatient care.

This guide discusses the nursing home and other care costs that seniors in Danville are likely to incur. It also lists several free local resources to help seniors find services.

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Nursing Home Costs in Danville, VA

Nursing home care in Danville costs an average of $7,604 for a semiprivate room, while private rooms are around $8,441 per month.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

The $7,604 seniors pay for nursing home care in Danville is $304 less each month than the national average, and it’s a full $609 a month less than the Virginia state average. Other Virginia cities tend to be more expensive than Danville, such as Richmond ($8,654) and Virginia Beach ($8,410). Roanoke’s prices are $1,339 more than seniors pay in Danville. One Virginia community, Lynchburg, is more competitive, at $875 less a month than Danville.

Danville

$7,604

Virginia

$8,213

United States

$7,908

Richmond

$8,654

Virginia Beach

$8,410

Roanoke

$8,943

Lynchburg

$6,729

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Nursing home care is not the only type of senior living arrangement available. For some seniors, other levels of care might be more appropriate. Assisted living, for example, costs an average of $3,325 a month, while both in-home care and home health care cost $4,576. Adult day health care averages $1,322 in Danville, which can save $6,282 a month for seniors who opt for it.

In-Home Care

$4,576

Home Health Care

$4,576

Adult Day Health Care

$1,322

Assisted Living Facility

$3,325

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$7,604

Nursing Home (private room)

$8,441

Note: Data for Danville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Burlington, NC, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Danville, VA

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 & Low-Cost Resources for Seniors in Danville, VA

Older adults in Danville may need to locate resources they need to help them thrive in residential care and nursing home settings. The agencies listed in this table offer free and low-cost services to eligible seniors. Seniors and family members who are interested in more information about any of these programs should contact the agencies directly.

ResourceContactService
Pittsylvania County Community Action(434) 432-8250Pittsylvania County Community Action is the Area Agency on Aging for southern Virginia. Services offered by the group include transportation, recreational trips and events, as well as nutritional support such as home-delivered meals and counseling from a senior nutritionist.
Virginia Department of Veterans Services(434) 836-8447The Department of Veterans Services office in Danville helps honorably discharged veterans with case manager services, needs assessments, resource referrals, care coordination and miscellaneous supportive services in all types of senior living arrangements. Veterans' spouses and family members can also access benefits through the Military Spouse Liaison.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman(804) 565-1600The state long-term care ombudsman advocates on behalf of seniors in residential care facilities, including nursing homes. Staff educate local seniors about elder rights, help with transitions into and out of residential care and assist with involuntary discharges. The office has information about cash benefits that can help seniors pay for some of the cost of nursing home care.
Virginia Legal Aid Society - Danville Branch Office(866) 534-5243The Danville branch of the Virginia Legal Aid Society helps seniors and low-income residents of Virginia with a wide variety of non-criminal legal matters. Areas where seniors can get expert advice and support include elder law, estate planning, tax and family law and appeals for denial of benefits.
Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP)(804) 662-9333VICAP provides seniors and their families with invaluable expert advice and counseling on health insurance and the care options available to them. Program workers offer unbiased information and referrals for Medicare and Medicaid issues, supplemental insurance questions and private health programs, including prescription drug options.

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