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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Amesbury, MA for 2024

Located on the northern tip of Massachusetts, Amesbury has a population of 17,367, of which 16% are aged 65 and over. Seniors living in this area have easy access to health care services, with 201 physicians per capita, which is just slightly lower than the national average. The city is also close to several health care centers, including the Amesbury Health Center and Anna Jaques Hospital. According to Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the median cost for nursing home services in Amesbury is $13,155, which is higher than both national and state averages.

Nursing home communities are ideal for seniors who require skilled nursing services and around-the-clock supervision. These communities offer specialized services, such as medication management, vital signs monitoring, disease care and therapeutic services, including physical, occupational and speech therapy. Older adults not requiring 24/7 medical care may opt for assisted living or in-home care services instead.

This guide provides more information about nursing home care and compares the nursing home costs in Amesbury with fees in other cities and with other care options. It also includes a list of free and low-cost resources for older adults and their families.  

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Nursing Home Costs in Amesbury, MA

Average nursing home costs in Amesbury are $13,155 for a semiprivate room and $14,402 for a private room.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Nursing home costs in Amesbury are 4.0% higher than the state average and 40.9% higher than the national average. In fact, Amesbury has some of the highest nursing home costs in the state. For example, monthly nursing home costs are $319 cheaper in Barnstable Town and $532 lower in Springfield. Nursing home costs are lowest in Worcester at $11,863 per month.

Amesbury

$13,155

Massachusetts

$12,623

United States

$7,908

Barnstable Town

$12,836

Springfield

$12,623

Worcester

$11,863

The Cost of Other Types of Care

Nursing home services in Amesbury are the most expensive type of senior care due to the intensive medical services provided. Those who don’t require 24/7 skilled nursing care may find assisted living more affordable at $6,819 per month. Older adults wishing to remain in their homes may benefit from nonmedical home care or medical home health care, both of which cost about half the price of nursing home care. Adult day health care is the most affordable option at just $1,614 per month.

In-Home Care

$6,292

Home Health Care

$6,244

Adult Day Health Care

$1,614

Assisted Living Facility

$6,819

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)

$13,155

Nursing Home Care (private room)

$14,402

Note: Data for Amesbury was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boston, was used instead

 

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Amesbury, MA

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.

 

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