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Nursing Home Communities in Lewiston, ME
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David
1.0
Review of Russell Park Rehabilitation & Living Center
Horrible worst place to take your mother or father my mother was here for 3 months had bed sores all over her back. I came in to her being in a puddle of pee worst thing if seen. The staff is rude...
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Judy
5.0
Review of Marshwood Center
My husband was in Marshwood Center for a couple of weeks and then passed away. He was in skilled nursing. They were about to put him into hospice, but that didn't happen because he passed away too...
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Hello Judy, thank you; we appreciate your feedback!
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Isana
1.0
Review of Russell Park Rehabilitation & Living Center
They pick favorites and the ones they don't like they will leave in dirty depends and pain for hours and then try to silence the loved ones that demand action.
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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Nursing home care in Lewiston is around 25% costlier than the national norm. However, it's 5.8% cheaper than Maine's statewide average, and neighboring areas have much higher prices. Nursing home rates in Lewiston are about 12.6% cheaper than in Portland and 6.6% less than in Bangor. Lewiston is also cheaper than the nearby city of Manchester, NH, by 12.4%, on average.
Lewiston
$9,885
Maine
$10,494
United States
$7,908
Portland
$11,315
Bangor
$10,585
Manchester, NH
$11,285
Nursing Home Costs in Lewiston, ME
Semi-private nursing home rooms in Lewiston cost about $9,885 per month, while private rooms cost an average of $10,250.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Lewiston, ME
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
In Lewiston, nursing homes charge about $9,885 monthly for semi-private rooms and $10,250 for private rooms. Alternatively, seniors who don't need 24/7 medical monitoring can consider in-home care, which provides personalized help with tasks such as getting dressed and managing medications for around 45.9% less than semi-private nursing home accommodations.
Assisted living offers similar services in a communal setting for about 44.5% less than a semi-private nursing home room. On the other hand, home health care provides skilled nursing services in seniors' private residences for about $4,546 less than semi-private nursing home accommodations. However, this option may not be sufficient for older adults with intensive medical needs.
In-Home Care
$5,339
Home Health Care
$5,339
Assisted Living Facility
$5,484
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$9,885
Nursing Home Care (private room)
$10,250
Free & Low-Cost Resources for Seniors in Lewiston, ME
The following free or low-cost resources can help seniors and families plan for nursing home care, from finding a facility to getting financial assistance. Older adults and their loved ones can contact each resource directly to learn more.
