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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in West Palm Beach, FL for 2024

Located along Florida’s Atlantic coast, West Palm Beach is popular among seniors seeking a sunny, affordable retirement destination. About 18.6% of the city’s 111,955 residents are aged 65 and older, and retirees in the area have access to a number of local hospitals and medical centers, including the Palms West Hospital, Good Samaritan Medical Center and the JFK Medical Center. Nursing home care is also relatively affordable in West Palm Beach. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly rate for a semiprivate room is $8,341, which is $328 below the statewide average of $8,669.

Nursing homes, also known as skilled nursing facilities, provide around-the-clock medical care to those who can’t be safely supported by home health care services or in an assisted living community. Given that these specialized, highly regulated facilities are staffed by licensed medical professionals, nursing homes offer the costliest type of long-term care available.

This guide outlines the average cost of nursing home care in West Palm Beach and throughout Florida, as well as rates for other types of long-term care. There are also links to a number of resources for elders, their family members and caregivers.

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Nursing Home Costs in West Palm Beach, Florida

On average, semiprivate nursing home room rates in West Palm Beach run around $8,341 per month, while private room rates average $9,368. 

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

On average, rates for semiprivate nursing home rooms in West Palm Beach are $321 below Florida’s statewide average of $8,669, but higher than the national average, $7,756. 

Within Florida, semiprivate nursing home costs vary depending on the location. In the state capital of Tallahassee, this level of care costs an average of $7,543 per month, while in Miami, the same type of care costs about $9,095 per month. Rates are even higher in Tampa ($9,946) and Naples ($10,391), situated on the west coast of Florida. 

West Palm Beach

$8,341

Florida

$8,669

The United States

$7,756

Tallahassee

$7,543

Miami

$9,095

Tampa

$9,946

Naples

$10,391

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors who don’t require 24/7 medical care may find that one or more types of noninstitutional long-term care meets their needs. In West Palm Beach, 44 hours of weekly nonmedical in-home care costs an average of $4,147 per month, while the same amount of home health care services cost $4,242. Adult day health care costs approximately $1,517 per month, while assisted living costs $4,399 on average. 

Home care

$4,147

Home health care

$4,242

Adult day health care

$1,517

Assisted living

$4,399

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$8,341

Nursing home (private room)

$9,368

Note: Data for West Palm Beach was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Port St. Lucie, was used instead. 

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in West Palm Beach, 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.

Free Resources for Seniors in West Palm Beach, Florida

The following programs and agencies offer free and low-cost services for seniors. Some of these programs are designed to help prevent or delay nursing home placement by supporting elders in the community, while other programs help seniors transition to a skilled nursing facility. 

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Palm Beach County Veteran Services(561) 355-4761Veterans and eligible survivors can contact Palm Beach County Veteran Services for information on VA, state and county benefits, assistance with VA benefit applications and appeals, and help with obtaining service records. Veteran Service Officers can also arrange in-home visits with vets who are unable to travel to the Veteran Services office due to advanced age or disability. 
Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast(866) 684-5885The AAA of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast is a federally mandated nonprofit organization that provides seniors with a variety of programs and services to promote dignity and healthy aging. Services include home-delivered meals, transportation, case management, in-home care and advocacy. 
Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County(561) 655-8944 or (800) 403-9353
The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County provides free and low-cost legal advice and representation to vulnerable seniors aged 60 and older. Lawyers from the Society can help with guardianship, Social Security and Medicare issues, as well as estate planning. Seniors who are victims of domestic violence, financial exploitation or fraud can also contact the Society for assistance. 

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