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Nursing Home Communities in Gainesville, FL
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Rosemarie. Leo
1.0
Review of Park Meadows Health And Rehabilitation Center
The only good thing here as Mike and his crew in rehab. This place s horrible. Food wasn't any good.service was not Good. Few nice nurses. Just as sad sate of affairs bugs running around..
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Lynn M
5.0
Review of Palm Garden of Gainesville
I have been thoroughly impressed by the care my father has been given by the staff at Palm Garden. Nursing staff, physical therapy and Princess with Social Services have all been incredibly helpful...
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sister care
2.0
Review of The Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center
Dirty rooms Bugs in bathroom Only a few CNA'S are good Let's you lay there with low blood pressure Smells bad Food is not good they do not adhere to your diet but act like they will.
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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Family members and seniors might be interested in the costs of nursing home care in nearby cities. Using the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room as a comparison point, the cost of care in Gainesville is higher than the national average of $7,756. However, it’s slightly lower than the Florida state average of $8,669.
The average monthly cost of nursing home care is higher in the cities of Miami ($9,095), Naples ($10,391), Jacksonville ($8,638) and Punta Gorda ($9,125) than in Gainesville.
Gainesville
$8,213
Florida
$8,669
The United States
$7,756
Miami
$9,095
Naples
$10,391
Jacksonville
$8,638
Punta Gorda
$9,125
Nursing Home Costs in Gainesville, Florida
The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Gainesville is $8,213 for a semiprivate room and $9,642 for a private room.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Gainesville, Florida
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
Seniors who have not yet decided on nursing home care may find it interesting to look at the costs of alternative options in Gainesville. The lowest cost option is adult day care at a monthly average of $1,408, while assisted living is a popular choice at an average monthly cost of $4,571. The average monthly costs for home care and home health care are $4,004 and $4,671 respectively. The highest cost option is nursing home care at an average monthly cost of $8,213 for a semiprivate room and $9,642 for a private room.
Adult Day Care
$1,408
Assisted Living
$4,571
Home Care
$4,004
Home Health Care
$4,671
Nursing Home Semiprivate
$8,213
Nursing Home Private
$9,642
Free Resources for Seniors in Gainesville, Florida
The following resources may be of interest to seniors in Gainesville who are looking at services to assist them in safely staying in their own homes for as long as possible. One option looks at financial assistance information for those who have decided to move to nursing home care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition Program | (352) 334-2105 | The UF Academic Health Center operates the Meals on Wheels and congregate meals nutrition program in Gainesville. The Meals on Wheels program delivers a hot meal at around noon each day to homebound seniors in the community. To be eligible, seniors must be aged 60 or older and unable to prepare a meal for themselves. The meals are delivered by volunteers or employees who carry out a social check on seniors at the same time and will let authorities know if anything seems amiss. The congregate meal program serves hot meals at different sites throughout the region. This program provides nutrition and socialization opportunities. |
| Home-based services | (352) 265-9040 | UF Health Academic offers a range of services to help seniors aged 60 and over to remain independently in their own homes. Some of the services charge a small fee but financial assistance is available through various grants. A case manager is assigned to each senior to assess their needs and plan for any care services required. Services offered include occasional respite care, personal care assistance and home care assistance. Additionally, it offers a community-based emergency response system for seniors who are on their own for extended periods of time. |
| SHINE | (800) 262-2243 | SHINE is the Florida state program designed to assist seniors by providing unbiased information on health insurance. The program is funded by the federal government and the state of Florida. Staff members help seniors and their caregivers to find the best health insurance options for their particular circumstances. Counselors can assist in filling out forms and making sure that seniors get all the benefits they are eligible for. Additionally, they can assist in finding nursing homes that accept those particular health insurance payments. |
