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San Leandro sits on the shores of East Bay and offers a small-town feel that appeals to many seniors. In fact, 16.5% of the city’s population of 88,868 people is 65 and older. Seniors can benefit from the services offered at the San Leandro PACE Center, a state-of-the-art medical center specializing in geriatric care. There is also the San Leandro Hospital with a 24/7 emergency department with private treatment rooms.
Seniors with severe medical issues require extra assistance with health care and are a good fit for nursing homes with medical care and aides who assist with dressing, bathing and medication management. Because of the high level of care, nursing homes are more expensive than other senior living options. In the San Leandro area, the median nursing home cost is $11,566, which is higher than California’s median of $9,794. Less expensive settings that are appropriate for many seniors who don’t need intensive care but just some assistance with personal tasks include assisted living, which offers limited care in a more independent environment and in-home care.
This guide explains the costs involved in senior care and offers links to free resources in the San Leandro region to help seniors and families with aging issues.
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The median cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home is $11,566 in San Leandro. For a private room, seniors can expect to pay $14,068.
Compared to the state of California, the cost of nursing home care in San Leandro is $1,772 more expensive monthly. The median price of nursing home care in the United States is $7,098, less than San Leandro’s median of $11,566. At $7,559 per month, Madera is the most affordable city for seniors seeking nursing care. Compared to San Leandro, Vallejo ($10,463) is the next most expensive city, followed by Stockton ($10,015). The Hanford area costs $9,581 per month, which is more than the national median but less than San Leandro.
San Leandro
$11,566
California
$9,794
The United States
$7,908
Vallejo
$10,463
Stockton
$10,015
Madera
$7,559
Hanford area
$9,581
Seniors and family members in San Leandro might be unsure whether a nursing home is the most appropriate setting. It can help to compare the costs of other care types. Nursing home care is the most expensive because of the level of service. Private rooms cost about $14,068, so seniors wanting more privacy pay the most. The median cost of a semiprivate room is $11,566, while home health care is $7,150. In-home care costs $6,864 and assisted living costs about $6,319. The most affordable option is adult day health care at $1,950.
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,150
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$6,319
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$11,566
Nursing Home (private room)
$14,068
Note: Data for San Leandro was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco area, was used instead.
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.
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 resources below can benefit seniors and family members seeking information about nursing home care or other types of care. For example, they could get legal advice and free services to make the transition from home into care easier.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Empowered Aging | (925) 685-2070 | Empowered Aging is an ombudsman service advocating for seniors in long-term care facilities. The ombudsman can visit residents in facilities, listen to problems, report violations to authorities and provide legal counsel. Various educational programs such as The Elder and Adults with Disabilities Justice Program also help empower seniors. |
Front Porch | (925) 956-7400 | Front Porch connects seniors to services such as Creative Spark, Market Day and Social Call to help them feel less isolated. For example, Social Call connects seniors and volunteers through phone or video throughout the United States. |
Alameda County Area Agency on Aging | (510) 208-0995 | The county's social services agency offers advice and resources online, on the phone and at various office locations about elder abuse, Medi-Cal, veterans services and legal issues. Seniors can get assistance with in-home supportive services and report abuse and neglect. |
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