Sterling Manor
794 N Forklanding Road , Maple Shade, NJ, 08052
Cherry Hill is a township in the state of New Jersey, that is conveniently situated just 7.66 miles from the city of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. The township has a population of 71,245, and around 20% of residents are aged 65 and older. Seniors have access to medical facilities at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital which features a New Jersey state-designated primary stroke center and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Nursing homes provide a high level of medical supervision, monitoring and assistance. This type of care is generally provided by registered nurses and qualified aides. Accordingly, nursing home care can be very expensive in comparison to other types of care. Nursing home care costs in Cherry Hill are relatively high according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020. A semiprivate room in Cherry Hill has a monthly average cost of $11,285 while the national average is $7,756. Seniors who don’t require this level of care may want to look at alternatives such as assisted living and home care services.
This guide provides information on the costs of nursing home care and alternative options in Cherry Hill.
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The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Cherry Hill is $11,285 for a semiprivate room and $12,498 for a private room.
Those seniors who have decided to move to a nursing home facility may be interested in the average costs of care in nearby cities. Using the cost of a semiprivate room as a price comparison point the average cost of care in Cherry Hill is about $3,500 more than the national average of $7,756. However, it’s similar to the New Jersey State average of $11,254.
The average monthly costs of nursing home care are lower in Trenton ($10,783), Ocean City ($10,555), Vineland ($10,950) and Atlantic City ($9,277) than in Cherry Hill.
Cherry Hill
$11,285
New Jersey
$11,254
The United States
$7,756
Trenton
$10,783
Ocean City
$10,555
Vineland
$10,950
Atlantic City
$9,277
It may be interesting for seniors in Cherry Hill to compare the costs of nursing home care to the average costs of alternative care options. Adult day care is the cheapest option with an average monthly cost of $1,842. Home care and home health care services both have a monthly average cost of $4,767, while assisted living has an average monthly cost of $5,550. Nursing home care is on the high end of the spectrum at an average of $11,285 for a semiprivate room and $12,498 for a private room.
Adult day care
$1,842
Home care
$4,767
Home health care
$4,767
Assisted living
$5,550
Nursing home semiprivate
$11,285
Nursing home private
$12,498
Note: Data for Cherry Hill was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Philadelphia, PA, was used instead.
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.
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.
The following resources may be of assistance to seniors who are looking for services that may help them to safely age in place for as long as possible. These services may help to delay the transition to a nursing home and let seniors retain their independence.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Home-delivered meals | 856-374-6325 | Camden County provides home-delivered meals for seniors aged 60 and over who are homebound and no longer able to easily prepare a meal for themselves. The meals are delivered around noon each day from Monday to Friday by a team of volunteers. Those seniors who are still able to leave their homes can enjoy a meal and socialization at one of the cities’ congregate meal sites. All meals are provided free of charge but donations are appreciated. The volunteers who deliver meals are able to provide a social check on seniors and ensure their physical and mental wellbeing. |
Handy Helper Program | (856) 488-7870 | The Handy Helper program assists income-eligible seniors with minor home repairs. Seniors need to be 62 and older and unable to carry out the work on their own in order to qualify for the program. There is no charge for any of the services offered. The township of Cherry Hill organizes for a certified contractor to carry out the work. Services offered include carpentry, plumbing and minor home repairs. |
Bus Services | (856) 661-4802 | The Cherry Hill township offers a free bus service for seniors aged 62 and over as well as disabled residents. The buses run from Monday to Friday each week. Specific routes are followed, but door-to-door pickup is available if the senior is unable to get to a bus stop on their own. The buses stop at grocery stores, senior centers and medical facilities. |