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Nursing Home Communities in Gadsden, Alabama

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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Comparing the cost of semiprivate rooms throughout the state and nation, nursing home costs in Gadsden are relatively affordable. Costs in the city are $410 lower than the state average and $1,490 lower than the U.S. median price. Gadsden’s nursing home costs are the lowest in the state, at $6,266. In nearby Anniston, seniors pay $6,661 for the same type of care. In Birmingham, nursing home care is $502 more expensive than in Gadsden. Costs are even higher in Daphne, where nursing home residents pay $7,026 per month for a semiprivate room. 

Gadsden

$6,266

Alabama

$6,676

The United States

$7,908

Anniston

$6,661

Birmingham

$6,768

Daphne

$7,026

Nursing Home Costs in Gadsden, AL

In Gadsden, a semiprivate room in a nursing home costs $6,266 per month and a private room costs about $6,632. 

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Gadsden, AL

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

It may also be beneficial for seniors to consider the costs associated with other types of long-term care. Assisted living is the most affordable type of care in Gadsden; at $2,803, it’s less than half the cost of a nursing home. For homemaker services, seniors pay $3,811. Home health care costs about the same as homemaker services in Gadsden. Compared to nursing home care, it’s $2,455 per month more affordable. 

In-Home Care

$3,811

Home Health Care

$3,811

Assisted Living Facility

$2,803

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$6,266

Nursing Home (private room)

$6,362

Free & Low-Cost Resources for Seniors in Gadsden, AL

Gadsden has a selection of resources that serve the aging population. They range from social and errand services that make it easier to live comfortably at home to education and care planning for those considering a transition to long-term residential care. 

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Area Agency on Aging of East Alabama (800) 243-5463From this organization, older adults can get help applying for Medicare and other benefits programs. Free legal aid and tax preparation assistance are also available here. The SenioRx program helps elderly people pay for prescription medications.
United Way of Etowah County(256) 547-2581This agency offers specialized services for older and disabled adults. These include an Emergency Food & Shelter Program, which provides financial assistance for urgent needs like food and bills.
MANNA(256) 543-5876Homebound people can take advantage of this local agency's hot meal services. Each day, volunteers with this organization deliver nutritious lunches to seniors in Gadsden and surrounding communities.
Etowah Baptist Missions Center(256) 546-2980From this faith-based charity, people in need can gain access to household items, food, hygiene products and clothing. This organization also has a financial assistance program that can help cover the costs of transportation, prescriptions, utilities and mortgages.
The Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(334) 242-5753Alabama's ombudsmen can provide information about the state's long-term care facilities and their services. People in nursing homes can contact these advocates to get help resolving concerns about their care.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Nursing Homes

Cheryl

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

Review of Gadsden Health and Rehab Center

My sister-in-law was at Gadsden Health and Rehab Center. They were good. They had rehab on one section of the building and then they had long-term and short-term care. The building looked great. It...

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Nursing Homes

James

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

Review of Northside Health Care

My father is in Northside Health Care. They've been pretty good and very informative. When they have any problems, they call me. The staff is very courteous. The rooms are fairly clean. I don't...

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Nursing Homes

Stephanie

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

Review of Gadsden Health and Rehab Center

My mother-in-law is getting rehab at Gadsden Health and Rehab Center. So far, it's been real good. They've been good to communicate when I called, and they've always called me back. She seems...

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