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The 5 Best Nursing Homes in Jasper, AL for 2024

The charming city of Jasper in Alabama is located conveniently close to the big city of Birmingham, allowing seniors to enjoy the peace of country living and the benefits of a big city. Jasper has a population of 13,431 and around 18.4% of residents are aged 65 and over. Seniors looking at nursing home care facilities may be interested in Jasper as, according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room is $6,388, which is over $1,000 less than the national average of $7,756. A range of medical services is available to seniors in Jasper at Walker Baptist Medical Center.

Nursing home care facilities offer 24/7 medical monitoring, supervision and assistance to chronically ill and severely frail seniors. The care is provided by registered nurses and qualified caregivers. Consequently, the cost of care in a nursing home is generally higher than other options and seniors in Jasper may want to consider alternative care options such as assisted living and home care services.

This guide provides information on the costs of care in Jasper and surrounding areas as well as a list of free resources for seniors.

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Nursing Home Costs in ‎Jasper, AL

In Jasper, the cost of nursing home care is $6,388 for a semiprivate room and $6,692 for a private room per month.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Seniors who are looking at nursing home care options in Jasper may be interested to know how the cost of care compares to other cities. Using the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room as a baseline point, the cost of care in Jasper is less than the national average of $7,756 and slightly less than the Alabama state average of $6,540. 

The average monthly cost of care is slightly higher in the cities of Daphne ($6,844), Mobile ($6,540) and Dothan ($6,996). However, the cost of care in Auburn ($5,399) is lower than in Jasper.

Jasper

$6,388

Alabama

$6,540

The United States

$7,756

Daphne

$6,844

Mobile

$6,540

Dothan

$6,996

Auburn

$5,399

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

The cheapest senior care option in Jasper is adult day care, which has a monthly average cost of $813. Home care and home health care have an average monthly cost of $3,718 and $3,813 respectively. Assisted living is a popular care option with an average monthly cost of $3,156. Nursing home care is the most expensive option with a monthly average fee of $6,388 for a semiprivate room and $6,692 for a private room.

Adult day care

$813

Home care

$3,718

Home health care

$3,813

Assisted living

$3,156

Nursing home semiprivate

$6,388

Nursing home private

$6,692

Note: Data for Jasper was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Birmingham, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in ‎Jasper, 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.

Free Resources for Seniors in ‎Jasper, AL

These resources may assist seniors who are looking for services to help them safely age in place in their own homes and delay the transition to a nursing home care facility. One resource provides information on financial assistance options for seniors wanting to move to nursing home care communities. 

ResourceContactService
United Way Meals on Wheels(205) 592-0413The United Way Meals on Wheels delivers meals to homebound seniors aged 60 and over in Jasper. The meals are delivered around noon each day from Monday to Friday by a team of volunteers. Each meal is designed to offer a third of the daily calorie requirements of an adult. The volunteers who deliver the meals spend time with the seniors and provide a social and health check that is a vital part of the lives of many seniors in the city. Volunteers report to the relevant authorities or family members if they notice any issues. The meals are provided free of charge but donations are welcomed.
United Way Homemaker Program(800) 243-5463The United Way Homemaker Program aims to help seniors to remain independent by providing assistance with the tasks of daily living on a weekly basis. To be eligible for the program seniors must be aged 60 and over, live alone and require help with some basic tasks. The program provides two or more hours of assistance each week. Services that are offered include bathing assistance, light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation and grooming assistance. There is a small charge for the service but financial assistance is available.
SHIP Alabama(800) 243-5463The SHIP program provides free and unbiased information on the state health insurance plans in Alabama. Trained counselors assist seniors and their caregivers to find the best plan to suit their particular situation. Counselors can ensure that seniors are receiving all the benefits they are eligible for and help them apply for any grants or funds that may help the senor to pay for medical care. In addition, the counselors can provide information on financial assistance options available to seniors who are moving to long-term nursing home care facilities. 

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Linda

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

Review of Shadescrest Health Care Center

My husband is now at Shadescrest Health Care Center. I like it. It's nice. The people are nice. It's clean. The rooms are good. They have private and semi-private rooms. It's more like a hospital...

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Carol111984250

I am a friend or relative of a resident

Review of Ridgewood Health Care Center

My mom has been in Ridgewood Health Care Center since June. The rooms are fine. We had her in rehab for the first 20 days and then moved her to a long-term room after that. She is in a four-person...

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Review of Shadescrest Health Care Center

The facility takes excellent care of my grandfather. They have a lot of activities that he is involved in there and that keeps his mind occupied. He and the other patients get along great and...

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