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Nursing Home Communities in Merrillville, IN
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Laura
3.0
Review of Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center
My father will be moving into the Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center. It worked well with his insurance, and it was close to family. He's going to their memory care unit. The staff has...
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Thank you for sharing your experience, Laura. We're glad to hear that our team has been accommodating and that the facility meets your family's needs. Your father's comfort and care are our top...
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Shawn
4.0
Review of Lincolnshire Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
This lady Angela, gave me a tour she was very kind, endearing and professional. She seems so genuine, and was so patient and very compassionate with our family as we questioned everything about...
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clear
1.0
Review of Spring Mill Health Campus
Worst place on earth. Employees are LIARS. Treat residents horrible. They should not be in business. Don’t treat all equal. Personal belongings disappear.Don’t return messages. Billing is...
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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Nursing home costs in Merrillville are over $1,180 higher than the state average and about $550 more expensive than rates in the average American city. While costs in South Bend are similar ($8,366), other cities are less expensive. Costs in Elkhart are $345 less per month than in Merrillville, and Lafayette is even more affordable, with rates that are about $1,100 less. Indianapolis sees even lower rates at $7,057 per month.
Merrillville
$8,456
Indiana
$7,270
United States
$7,908
South Bend
$8,366
Elkhart
$8,111
Lafayette
$7,300
Indianapolis
$7,057
Nursing Home Costs in Merrillville, IN
The average cost of nursing homes in Merrillville is $8,456 for semiprivate accommodations. Private rooms typically cost $9,034 per month.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Merrillville, IN
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Additional care options are available to suit seniors with different needs. Assisted living is a residential care option that's over $4,800 less expensive than nursing care, though the services are much less specialized. Alternatively, seniors may wish to age in place at home. In-home care and home health care are suitable options in these circumstances. Both cost less at $5,625 per month; however, home health care includes skilled nursing support in addition to the personal care assistance provided by in-home care.
In-Home Care
$5,625
Home Health Care
$5,625
Assisted Living Facility
$3,617
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$8,456
Nursing Home Care (private room)
$9,034
Note: Data for Merrillville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Michigan City, was used instead.
