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Nursing Home Communities in West Lafayette, IN
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sharon
1.0
Review of University Place
My husband did not have a good experience here. Sent there from hospital for therapy. Did not even have a walker in his room until I asked the next day for one. He didn't receive help going to...
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SunnyDayz
1.0
Review of Heritage Healthcare
Horrible experience this time on the rehab wing,they let my pain meds run out,told staff my bladder n left kidney were really hurting(I've had kidney failure twice,I suffer from chronic kidney...
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Virg41
1.0
Review of University Place
First night my Mother was there she had come from a long hospital stay and was at University Place for rehab, she almost died because the night nurse didn't know how to do her bipap so they just...
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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Monthly rates in West Lafayette are right in line with the state median of $7,270, making it an affordable option compared to the average American city's rate of $7,908. It's also less expensive than many other Indiana cities. Both Kokomo and Fort Wayne see average costs higher than West Lafayette, at $7,908 and $7,574, respectively. Costs in Bloomington are similar to those in West Lafayette, and Indianapolis is an even more affordable option, costing $7,057 per month on average.
West Lafayette
$7,300
Indiana
$7,270
United States
$7,908
Indianapolis
$7,057
Kokomo
$7,908
Fort Wayne
$7,574
Bloomington
$7,270
Nursing Home Costs in West Lafayette, IN
In West Lafayette, nursing home costs start at $7,300 per month for semiprivate rooms. Private rooms cost an average of $8,669.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in West Lafayette, 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
There are other long-term care options for seniors who require a lesser level of care, including assisted living, which is over $2,000 less expensive. In-home care and home health care rates are even lower at $5,053 per month. The most affordable care option is adult day care. It's the least involved option, as it only includes part-time care. Average costs are $3,800 lower than what seniors typically pay for nursing home care.
In-Home Care
$5,053
Home Health Care
$5,053
Adult Day Health Care
$3,467
Assisted Living Facility
$5,255
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$7,300
Nursing Home Care (private room)
$8,669
Note: Data for West Lafayette was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Lafayette, was used instead.
