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Country Villa La Sierra Care Center
2424 M STREET, Merced, CA 95340
"I thought La Sierra would be a great place for my uncle. They had everything that we need for him and 24-hour nursing...
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Nursing Home Communities in Merced, CA
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authentic reviews in Merced, CA below include 14 nursing homes with 17 reviews.
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Franciscan Convalescent Hospital
3169 M Street, Merced, CA 95348
"Right now, my husband is in Franciscan Convalescent Hospital. He has Alzheimer's. I think he's getting good care for...
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Hy Lond Health Care Center Merced
3170 M Street, Merced, CA 95348
"My father-in-law is at the Hy-Lond. The meals are OK, not great, but he's pretty happy with everything now. It's not...
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Anberry Transitional Care
1000 West Yosemite Avenue, Merced, CA 95341
"My mom is currently in rehab at the Anberry Transitional Care. It seems like the nurses care to get things right. The...
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Merced Behavioral Center
1255 B Street, Merced, CA 95341
Merced Behavioral Center is located in Merced, California, and specializes in providing skilled nursing care. This...
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Anberry Rehabilitation Hosp
1685 SHAFFER RD, Atwater, CA 95301
"My mom was in Anberry Nursing & Rehab Center. The staff members were OK. I didn't have too much to do with them when I...
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Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District
1104 VENTURA AVE., Chowchilla, CA 93610
"My mom was in this facility and was the next best thing to me caring for her. They are loving, compassionate...
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Bel- Air Lodge Convalescent Hospital
180 Starr Ave, Turlock, CA 95380
North Starr PostAcute Care is located in Turlock, California, and offers a variety of care types including Skilled...
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Turlock Nursing & Rehab
1111 E Tuolumne Rd, Turlock, CA 95380
"My mom is at Turlock Residential Assisted Living. My mom is very happy with the people that are there, and some of her...
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CLOSED - Brande Manor
1801 North Olive Avenue, Turlock, CA 95382
"Covenant Village of Turlock includes independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing. It's a comprehensive and...
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Elness Convalescent Hospital
812 WEST MAIN STREET, Turlock, CA 95380
"My husband is in Elness Convalescent Hospital. The rooms to me are brighter. I think it gives the patients a more...
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New Bethany
1441 BERKELEY DRIVE, Los Banos, CA 93635
"My brother was in New Bethany in Los Banos a year ago for three months. We liked it because it's here in town. It's a...
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Los Banos Nursing & Rehabilita
931 IDAHO AVE., Los Banos, CA 93635
"I would visit my grandma frequently, it made me and my children very sad to visit. The staff was very friendly and...
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San Luis Care Center
709 N STREET, Newman, CA 95360
"Vicente and I have a grandma staying at this facility currently, she's been there for three years now. I live close by...
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Mike.111
4.0
Review of Anberry Transitional Care
My mom is currently in rehab at the Anberry Transitional Care. It seems like the nurses care to get things right. The facility is clean and has a nice setup. My mom sits in the therapy now and is...
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Marlene
4.0
Review of Franciscan Convalescent Hospital
Right now, my husband is in Franciscan Convalescent Hospital. He has Alzheimer's. I think he's getting good care for what they have to deal with. I think they're very caring. With regards to the...
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fallenangel06
1.0
Review of Hy Lond Health Care Center Merced
It seem like a good place. My mother was there for 4 days. I had to act quickly and get her out of there. Place seem okay, some rooms were not clean and meals were not what they say they are. My...
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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Using the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room as a base point, the average cost of nursing home care in Merced is cheaper than the California state average of $9,794 but more expensive than the national average of $7,908.
Seniors residing in the nearby city of San Francisco pay far more each month than those in Merced, with an average monthly cost of $11,566. In the state capital of Sacramento, the average monthly cost of care is almost $2,000 more at $10,646. Those looking for more affordable options can look at Madera, where the average senior pays around $7,559 for nursing home care.
Merced
$8,730
California
$9,794
The United States
$7,908
San Francisco
$11,566
Madera
$7,559
Sacramento
$10,646
Nursing Home Costs in Merced, CA
In Merced, the average monthly cost of nursing home care is $8,730 for a semiprivate room and $9,901 for a private room.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Merced, 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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Home care services are best suited to seniors wanting to age in place while receiving the care they require; the average cost for these services is $6,288. Adult day health care is the cheapest option at $2,074. Assisted living is about $4,730 cheaper than nursing home care and offers full-time assistance. Nursing home care is the most expensive option at $8,730 for a semiprivate room.
In-Home Care
$6,288
Home Health Care
$6,288
Adult Day Health Care
$2,074
Assisted Living Facility
$4,000
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$8,730
Nursing Home (private room)
$9,901
Free & Low-Cost Resources for Seniors in Merced, CA
The city of Merced offers a number of resources to help seniors and their family members find the care option that suits them best. These resources may help seniors safely remain in their own homes or can ease the transition to nursing home care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Merced County Veterans Office | (209) 385-7588 | A Merced County Veterans Service Officer is able to help seniors and their eligible family members apply for benefits and navigate the veterans' benefits system. They can also assist veterans in accessing medical benefits and burial arrangements. |
| Home Delivered Meals | (209) 626-7595 | The Merced County Area Agency has contracted a third-party organization to provide home-delivered meals to seniors in the city who are aged 60 and over and unable to prepare meals for themselves. Five meals are delivered once a week by staff members. |
| In-Home Supportive Services | (209) 385-3105 | The IHSS program pays for services to help seniors safely age in place in their own homes. These services may include personal care services, grocery shopping, light housekeeping and laundry. Certain eligibility requirements are in place. |
| Legal Assistance | (209) 385-7550 | Central California Legal Services offers free legal services to senior citizens who are on a limited budget. The program provides assistance to older adults with straightforward wills, investigations of elder abuse and notary services. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (209) 385-7402 | The mission of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program in Merced is to provide assistance to seniors and their families in resolving issues that may arise as a result of receiving care in a nursing home. |
