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The 5 Best Nursing Homes in Suffolk, VA for 2024

Suffolk, Virginia is a vibrant city with over 98,500 residents, 14.4% of which are over the age of 65. With 306 physicians per 100,000 citizens, Suffolk well exceeds the national average of 210. Moreover, Suffolk is home to a number of health care facilities such as the 24-hour Sentara Obici Hospital. At $8,410 per month, the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey reports higher monthly rates for nursing home care in Suffolk compared to the national average of $7,133. However, there are alternative types of care which budget-conscious seniors can consider.

Nursing homes are residential facilities that offer round-the-clock medical care for seniors with advanced medical conditions. These facilities offer services such as rehabilitation, medication monitoring, personal care, and wound care. Assisted living and home care are less intensive options that may be more suitable for seniors who do not need 24-hour skilled nursing.

This guide offers valuable information about nursing home care in Suffolk. It includes a comparison of nursing home rates against other long-term care options and highlights potential financial assistance programs. Additionally, the guide provides a list of agencies that can assist seniors while they navigate the process of finding long-term care.

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Nursing Home Costs in Suffolk, VA

On average, monthly nursing home costs in Suffolk are $8,410 for semiprivate rooms or $9,280 for private living quarters.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

In Suffolk, nursing home residents pay average monthly rates of $8,410, which is higher compared to the state and national averages of $8,213 and $7,908, respectively. When compared to some neighboring cities, Suffolk offers cheaper costs for nursing home care. In Harrisonburg, monthly rates exceed those of Suffolk by over $990, and seniors in Richmond pay approximately $441 more than Suffolk residents. In Lynchburg and Charlottesville, nursing home rates are comparatively lower at $6,729 and $6,722, respectively.

Suffolk

$8,410

Virginia

$8,213

United States

$7,908

Harrisonburg

$9,399

Richmond

$8,654

Lynchburg

$6,729

Charlottesville

$6,722

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Suffolk offers various care options tailored to meet the specific needs of seniors. Nursing home residents can anticipate paying $8,410 for semiprivate rooms or $9,280 for private rooms. In-home care or home health care offers a cheaper alternative at $4,767 per month. For those who only require personal care services, assisted living facilities or adult day health care services may be more appealing options at $4,690 or $1,690 per month.

In-Home Care

$4,767

Home Health Care

$4,767

Adult Day Health Care

$1,690

Assisted Living Facility

$4,690

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)

$8,410

Nursing Home Care (private room)

$9,280

Note: Data for Suffolk was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Virginia Beach Area, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Suffolk, 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, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those who need long-term care will have to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid:Medicaid covers most of the cost of living expenses in a skilled nursing facility for qualifying seniors. Care and room and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras such as specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility requirements are strict and complex, so not all seniors qualify 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 local financial assistance programs for seniors.

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