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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Carmichael, CA for 2024

Located less than 10 miles east of downtown Sacramento, Carmichael is a thriving suburb in the Greater Sacramento metropolitan area. Among its 80,000 inhabitants, 20.1% are seniors aged 65 or over, significantly higher than the national figure of 16.8%. Carmichael offers easy access to many health care facilities, such as Methodist Hospital of Sacramento, Mercy San Juan Medical Center and UC Davis Medical Center, a top 10 hospital in California offering nationally ranked departments in geriatrics and cardiology according to U.S. News & World Report.

Nursing homes are long-term care facilities that assist with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene and dressing, and provide clinical care, such as wound management, IV therapy and diabetes care. According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of a semiprivate room in Carmichael nursing homes is $10,646 per month, substantially more than the national average of $7,908. For more affordable alternatives, seniors who don’t need the specialized care of nursing homes may turn to assisted living and home health care.

This guide covers the costs of nursing homes and other types of senior care in Carmichael. It also provides information about financial assistance and free resources for seniors.

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Nursing Home Costs in Carmichael, CA

A month of nursing home care costs an average of $10,646 for a semiprivate room in Carmichael. The corresponding national average is $7,908.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

The average cost of a nursing home in Carmichael is almost $3,000 higher than the corresponding national average and close to $1,000 higher than the California state average. Averaging $10,646 per month for a semiprivate room, the cost of nursing home care in Yuba City is the same as Carmichael. With an average monthly price of $9,201, nursing home care in Chico costs almost $1,500 less than in Carmichael. The San Jose Area ($11,863) has one of the highest costs of nursing homes in the state, while Merced ($8,730) has one of the lowest.

Carmichael

$10,646

California

$9,794

The United States

$7,908

Yuba City

$10,646

Chico

$9,201

San Jose Area

$11,863

Merced

$8,730

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Among all senior care options in Carmichael, nursing home care is the most expensive, averaging $10,646 and $14,129 for a semiprivate and private room, respectively. Assisted living is more affordable with an average of $5,225 per month. Adult day health care, averaging $2,167 per month, is the least expensive option. For those who wish to stay at home, home care and home health care cost the same at $6,292 per month.

Home Care

$6,292

Home Health Care

$6,292

Adult Day Health Care

$2,167

Assisted Living

$5,225

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$10,646

Nursing Home (private room)

$14,129

Note: Data for Carmichael was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Sacramento Area, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Carmichael, CA

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 Carmichael, CA

The resources below help seniors in nursing homes improve their quality of life and optimize their Medicare and long-term care insurance benefits. Some also enable seniors to delay their moves to nursing homes.

ResourceContactService
Agency on Aging, Area 4(800) 211-4545As the Area Agency on Aging serving Carmichael and surrounding counties, this department offers classes and workshops on healthy living and nutrition for seniors, such as daily living safety, fall prevention, diabetes empowerment, fitness and healthy eating. Its Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program prevents elder abuse by investigating and resolving complaints about nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)(530) 626-6939Part of California’s Medicaid program, ALW provides financial aid to eligible persons to help them stay in assisted living facilities instead of nursing homes. To qualify, seniors must be eligible for full-scope Medi-Cal with a zero share of cost and have medical needs requiring nursing home care. Applicants must pass a needs assessment conducted by a Care Coordination Agency.
Meals on Wheels by ACC(916) 444-9533Meals on Wheels by ACC provides home-delivered meals to homebound seniors in Carmichael who are aged 60 or older. Participants can choose between a hot meal delivered every weekday or a box of five frozen meals once a week. Pet food deliveries are available through the AniMeals program. The Dishes Program covers dietitian-approved meals at local restaurants. Eligibility is determined by needs, not income.
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)(210) 967-6372HICAP is a nonprofit that offers free, confidential and unbiased Medicare counseling and advocacy on varied topics, including how to appeal denials, Medicare Advantage plans, Medigap policies and long-term care insurance. It also provides legal aid and representation at Medicare administrative hearings and appeals. Seniors can schedule a free in-person session with trained counselors.

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Review of Whitney Oaks Care Center

My sister was placed at Whitney Oaks Care Center. It's a very nice place. I liked that when I first came in the door you must sign in. There's a machine and you have to sign in and put the person's...

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Review of Manzanita Healthcare Center

Very friendly staff, easy to talk to and very professional from what I have see while visiting the site.

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Review of Manzanita Healthcare Center

I was at Manzanita Healthcare for rehab. I liked the administrative staff, and the food was really good. The only thing that I did not care for was I felt like there were not enough CNAs. But I...

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