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The 5 Best Nursing Homes in Porterville, CA for 2024

Located near the peaceful Sequoia National Forest, Porterville is home to 63,000 residents, including a senior community that makes up 13% of the population. It offers favorable weather throughout the year, promoting a therapeutic environment for seniors, and it’s among the most affordable places to live in California. This city accommodates seniors’ health needs through Sierra View Medical Center, and local health care costs run about 6% lower than national norms.

For seniors who need ongoing medical support, Porterville has several high-quality nursing homes. These residential facilities provide 24-hour medical monitoring and specialized services such as rehabilitative therapies and disease management, along with personal care, meals and recreational opportunities. According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Porterville pay starting rates of $8,517 per month for this level of care, making Porterville an expensive place for nursing home residents. Fortunately, options such as assisted living and home health care are available for those who qualify for nursing home placement but are able to remain in the community with adequate support.

Through this guide, readers can learn more about nursing home care in Porterville and programs that can help cover care costs.

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Nursing Home Costs in Porterville, CA

In Porterville, nursing homes charge approximately $8,517 per month for semi private rooms. Private rooms are several hundred dollars more expensive at $8,973.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Nursing homes in Porterville charge monthly rates of $8,517 for shared rooms. While this is about 8% higher than the national average, it comes in well below California’s norm of $9,794. Local care costs are economical compared to rates in most nearby cities, though seniors in Madera typically spend about 11% less per month on services. On the other hand, in Fresno and Bakersfield, respective monthly rates are higher than in Porterville at $8,638 and $9,155, and in Hanford, nursing home rates are 12% higher than in Porterville.

Porterville

$8,517

California

$9,794

United States

$7,908

Fresno

$8,638

Hanford

$9,581

Madera

$7,559

Bakersfield

$9,155

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Nursing home residents in Porterville pay $8,517 for shared rooms and $8,973 for private rooms, which is considerably higher than other senior care options in this city. For seniors who want to arrange private skilled nursing services, home health care costs approximately $5,339 per month, which is the same rate as basic in-home care. Assisted living costs about half as much as nursing home care at $3,450 per month, and adult day health care is the most economical option at $1,192.

In-Home Care

$5,339

Home Health Care

$5,339

Adult Day Health Care

$1,192

Assisted Living Facility

$3,450

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,517

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$8,973

Note: Data for Porterville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Visalia, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Porterville, 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, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those who need long-term care will have to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the cost of living expenses in a skilled nursing facility for qualifying seniors. Care and room and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras such as specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility requirements are strict and complex, so not all seniors qualify 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 local financial assistance programs for seniors.

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