Terrace Oaks Care & Rehabilitation Center
4201 Bessemer Super Highway, Bessemer, AL, 35020
As the most-populous city in Alabama, Birmingham is home to just under 210,000 people, and about 15% of the city’s residents are seniors aged 65 and older. There are a number of nationally-ranked health care centers in Birmingham, including the UAB Hospital which has a dedicated Heart and Vascular Center. According to Genworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of nursing home care in Birmingham is $6,388 for a semiprivate room, which is quite affordable in comparison to the nationwide average rate of $7,756.
Nursing homes, also known as skilled nursing facilities, provide long-term care to those with complex medical needs. Around-the-clock staffing, daily therapeutic recreational programming and hands-on help with activities of daily living are just some of the services provided, and that’s why nursing homes cost much more than other types of senior care, such as home care or assisted living.
This guide provides an overview of nursing home care in Birmingham, including nursing home rates here and in nearby cities. There’s also a list of free and low-cost community resources for seniors and their family members.
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In Birmingham, the average monthly rate for nursing home care is $6,388 for a semiprivate room, while a private room costs about $6,692.
The nationwide average cost for nursing home care is $7,756 per month, which is $1,368 more than the cost in Birmingham, where rates run around $6,388 per month.
To the south of Birmingham, nursing home rates are slightly higher in Montgomery ($6,540), while to the west, the cost is lower in Tuscaloosa ($6,235). East of Birmingham, semiprivate nursing home care costs an average of $6,540 per month in Anniston, while to the north, the rate is much higher in Decatur, where a semiprivate room runs about $7,604 per month.
Birmingham
$6,388
Alabama
$6,540
The United States
$7,756
Montgomery
$6,540
Tuscaloosa
$6,235
Anniston
$6,540
Decatur
$7,604
Nursing home care is the costliest long-term care option available in Birmingham, since it includes 24/7 medical supervision and support. Seniors with less intensive care needs may find that an assisted living facility is ideal, since this type of care also includes room and board but costs an average of $3,156 per month. Those who can safely age in place at home with assistance from a homemaker or home health aide pay between $3,718 and $3,813 per month for 44 hours of care per week, while adult day care costs $813 per month.
Home care
$3,718
Home health care
$3,813
Adult day health care
$813
Assisted living
$3,156
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$6,388
Nursing home (private room)
$6,692
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.
Birmingham seniors and their caregivers can access a number of free and low-cost programs designed to help older adults navigate their long-term care options, remain active in the community, and retain their independence.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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United Way Area Agency on Aging of Jefferson County | (800) 243-5463 | The UWAAA is a multiservice, nonprofit agency that helps seniors access federal benefit programs, connect with community-based supports and navigate their long-term care options. The agency operates a homemaker program, provides housebound seniors with low-cost home-delivered meals, and provides referrals to adult day programs and residential services. |
Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority – Paratransit | (205) 521-9048 | MAX is the regional paratransit service for transit riders who are unable to use the regular, fixed-route bus service due to disability. This shared-ride, curb-to-curb service can be used to travel throughout Jefferson County, and personal care attendants ride free. |
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs | (205) 481-4117 | The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs works to support vets, their dependents and survivors. Veteran Service Officers can help vets complete VA benefit applications and appeals, set up free transportation to nearby VA medical clinics, and apply for service records. |
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