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.