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The 5 Best Nursing Homes in State College, PA for 2024

State College, a small city in central Pennsylvania, is home to 40,500 residents, of whom 6.2% are aged 65 or older. These seniors can turn to Mount Nittany Medical Center for a variety of health care services. State College (Centre County) VA Outpatient Clinic is also here to serve the area’s elder veterans.

Nursing homes strive to meet the care needs of chronically ill individuals who don’t require hospitalization. These facilities provide skilled nursing, 24/7 supervision, medical monitoring and a wide range of therapies. As such, nursing homes are typically more expensive than other senior care options. This is particularly so in State College, where costs exceed the national average, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. In this city, a semiprivate room in a nursing home costs an average of $9,673 per month, while the national median is $7,756. Seniors who don’t require this level of support may consider home health care or assisted living for more affordable and appropriate care.

This guide details nursing home costs in State College and nearby cities. It also discusses pricing for other care options. Additionally, it lists local resources designed to support the area’s seniors and their caregivers.

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Nursing Home Costs in State College, PA

In State College, semiprivate nursing home rooms cost an average of $9,673 per month. Private rooms cost an average of $10,768 per month.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

When comparing monthly rates for semiprivate rooms in nursing homes, the average in State College ($9,673) is $1,917 higher than the U.S. median of $7,756. However, prices here are $365 lower than Pennsylvania’s statewide average of $10,038.

Costs in State College are $1,095 more expensive than in Bloomsburg ($8,578). Prices in Williamsport are much closer at $9,604, which is only $69 below average costs here. Rates in Altoona are on par with the statewide average at $10,038. Harrisburg seniors pay $10,311, on average, which is $638 higher than the rate in State College.

State College

$9,673

Pennsylvania

$10,038

The United States

$7,756

Bloomsburg

$8,578

Williamsport

$9,604

Altoona

$10,038

Harrisburg

$10,311

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In State College, finding the right placement for an aging loved one often revolves around the cost of care options. Although local cost data isn’t available for adult day health care services, the statewide median of $1,517 indicates it’s likely the least-costly type of care in State College. Home care and home health care providers charge an average of $4,910 per month for either service, and assisted living costs $5,340. Nursing homes, the most expensive care option, cost an average of $9,673 for semiprivate rooms and $10,768 for private rooms.

Home care

$4,910

Home health care

$4,910

Assisted living

$5,340

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$9,673

Nursing home (private room)

$10,768

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in State College, PA

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 State College, PA

Seniors and their families in State College can access assistance through local agencies and nonprofit organizations. The following resources offer programs and services that may help delay a senior’s out-of-home placement or help older adults and their families better understand the available long-term care options and assist with the transition into a nursing home, if needed.

ResourceContactService
Centre County Office of Aging(814) 355-6716The Centre County Office of Aging helps adults aged 60 and older remain independent for as long as possible. Services include Apprise health insurance counseling and Medicare enrollment assistance, meal delivery and legal information and referrals. The office also performs preadmission screening for nursing home placements. Caregiver support programs, long-term care ombudsman services and adult protective services are available here as well.
SeniorLAW Center(877) 727-7529The SeniorLAW Center provides free civil legal assistance for Pennsylvanians aged 60 and older. Direct, individual services include advice, brief services, referrals and representation. The Center's legal staff focuses on addressing public benefits, health care issues, elder abuse, and financial exploitation. SeniorLAW can also help with advance life planning including simple wills, living wills and powers of attorney.
Interfaith Human Services(814) 234-7731Interfaith Human Services is a nonprofit organization that provides a range of resources to assist local income-eligible individuals and households. Its Financial Care Program offers money management and representative payee services to help seniors with financial stability and long-term planning. The Centre County Fuel Bank can cover a portion of energy costs to help seniors avoid heating emergencies in the winter.

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mardan4444

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Embassy of Hermitage

While my relative was there. The nursing staff and support staff did a great job with the person and making the person feel like it was their home. The staff goes out of their way to help and meet...

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Lindax

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Embassy of Hermitage

I would not recommend this home to anyone. Staff was great most of the time but they don't employ enough to do the job with so many patients. Sometimes took 30-45 min. to get on the bedpan and...

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Dove555

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Embassy of Hermitage

Never heard f this facility till loved one was transferred there. Wish it would've stayed that way! IMO/E an awful place! Loved one fell often; had bruises; jewelry went missing - never to be seen...

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