Gloucester City has a reputation for being one of the birthplaces of rock and roll in the 1950s. It’s a relatively small city, with a population of 11,219 with mild weather in summer and snow in winter. According to U.S. News & World Report, nearby Cooper University Health Care-Camden is high-performing in two procedures and conditions that are relevant to adults. Kennedy University Hospitals also have an excellent reputation, with high performance in heart failure, colon cancer surgery and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Nursing homes are the highest level of senior care available. They cater to older adults who don’t need to stay in hospital but whose needs can’t be met at home or in an assisted living facility. There are skilled health care professionals on-hand around the clock and doctors and registered nurses on-call. However, the costs of living in a nursing home can be high. For example, in Gloucester City, a semiprivate room costs $11,285 on average, while a private room is $12,496. If such a high level of care isn’t required, other senior living options are available, such as home health care.
Read on to find out more about the available care options for seniors and some handy resources for older adults in Gloucester City.
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425 Woodbury Turnersville Road, Blackwood, NJ, 08012
4.0
(21 reviews)
"I visited Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center for my mother. It was very clean, and the staff was very informative, they took the time and explained to me the function of the location. I like what I saw and I was very impressed. The rooms that I saw were..."
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210 St. Mary's Drive, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08003
3.2
(28 reviews)
"My mom has been in this nursing home for quite a while. And as many of you know, the nursing home was formerly St. Mary's Catholic home which was bought by new ownership. It is now St. Mary's Center. I have to say that I go into the facility every..."
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Two Franklin Town Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
3.6
(60 reviews)
"My mother was at The Watermark a couple of years ago. It was good. They are assisted living, but they also have a rehab. Our rehab experience with them was excellent. They had incredible physical therapists. They really worked my mother well. They pr..."
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1412 Lansdowne Avenue, Darby, PA, 19023
4.6
(33 reviews)
"The rehab department get the job done...."
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1110 Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees, NJ, 08043
3.9
(22 reviews)
"My father is in Lions Gate for rehab. We're very happy with it. It's very clean. They take very good care of him, and they push him, which is good. We have no complaints. He talks about the food. He says it's OK. He doesn't like fish and I think they..."
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1205 North Church Street , Moorestown, NJ, 08057
4.6
(14 reviews)
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1417 Brace Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08034
4.6
(10 reviews)
"Thank you all for taking care of my mom. Therapy, nursing, and everyone in between really helped her get better. If there is ever a time when my mom needs more of a nursing home to live, I will definitely bring her back to Silver. ..."
READ MORE1201 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, Darby, PA, 19023
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My mom is in Little Flower Manor for the past 3 months. She’s in a single private room, and it’s large. My mom has had celiac disease for the last 15 years, and they’ve been very accommodating as far as getting her a gluten-free diet. They have singi..."
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100 Lancaster Avenue, Wynnewood, PA, 19096
4.8
(4 reviews)
"Excellent facility that caters to the needs of their residents. Each and every staff member I have been in contact with has been helpful, caring, professional and supportive. When walking down the hall I am always greeted with a smile and a hello, m..."
READ MORE2101 Belmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131
4.0
(12 reviews)
"My husband is in the Simpson House. I'm very unhappy with where he is now. I don't know what their vacancy rate is, but they just seem intent on keeping him. He's been there for over a month now, and it's supposed to give him intensive therapy. They ..."
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2100 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19130
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My sister went to Philadelphia Nursing Home. It was well kept, and they seemed to be on top of everything there. I had to walk through the hallway to get to her room. I think she was up on the 6th floor. The place was really clean, and it was nice. T..."
READ MORE256 County House Road , Clarksboro, NJ, 08020
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We chose Shady Lane because it is a nursing home and for the kind of care that my grandmother needed, that was a top priority for us. Also the location was within 5 miles from my home, so it ended up working out for us. My grandmother did well there...."
READ MORE467 Cooper Street, Woodbury, NJ, 08096
3.8
(4 reviews)
"Spring Hills Post Acute is bright and beautiful and designed to assist elderly individuals recover while enjoying their stay. While other centers do not allow family to stay with the patients, this administration welcomed family members. The private ..."
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2150 Route 38, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002
4.5
(6 reviews)
"About Cadbury at Cherry Hill Cadbury is devoted to expanding the enjoyment of our aging residents. We also give them access to the best c..."
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18 West Laurel Road, Stratford, NJ, 08084
4.5
(2 reviews)
"The last place where my friend was until he went back to the hospital was Laurel Manor. It was pretty nice. They kept the patients engaged in games, and they were well aware of who they were and what their problems were. The place was very clean and ..."
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2600 Belmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131
4.3
(4 reviews)
"My wife is in Inglis House, and it's excellent. Overall, it's pretty good, she's been there a lot of years, and knows a lot of the people, and a lot of the residents are like extended family for us. I spend a lot of time there and a lot of time with ..."
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1086 Dumont Circle , Voorhees, NJ, 08043
3.5
(12 reviews)
"The people here are so easy to get along with. Physical therapy was very good and so was speech therapy. I only had one bad experience with a nurse. Everyone else was so nice and positive. Everyone that I dealt with came in with a positive persona. T..."
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303 Bank Ave, Riverton, NJ, 08077
4.0
(6 reviews)
"Riverview Estates is a faith-based community serving a diverse aging population and their families by providing a continuum of care with res..."
READ MORE3025 W Chapel Avenue., Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002
3.8
(6 reviews)
"My Girlfriend was in there with Copd,, In her early 50's ,,, they took great care of her,,, she had to make trips to the hosp as her lungs were shot,, I went every morning to bring her coffee , they always let me in early as I take care of my mom 95..."
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2601 Evesham Road, Voorhees, NJ, 08043
2.8
(17 reviews)
"Excellent facility, knowledgeable and very caring staff. Extremely pleased , recommend highly. ..."
READ MOREA private room in a nursing home in Gloucester City costs $12,496 per month on average, and a semiprivate room is $11,285.
The average cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home in the United States is $7,756 each month, but the price can vary significantly between cities. While Gloucester City is much more expensive than the national average, at $11,285 a month, it’s only a little more costly than the New Jersey average $11,254.
Looking at the average cost of semiprivate rooms around New Jersey, it’s easy to gain insight into where seniors can expect to pay more or less for senior care. For instance, in the Trenton area, a semiprivate room is $10,783, in Ocean City, it’s $10,555, in the Vineland area, it’s $10,950, and in Atlantic City, it’s $9,277.
Gloucester City
$11,285
New Jersey
$11,254
The United States
$7,756
Trenton
$10,783
Ocean City
$10,555
Vineland
$10,950
A great way to weigh up the options and decide which type of senior care facility is most appropriate for an individual is by comparing prices. Provided the level of care meets the needs of the senior in question, it’s possible to use cost as a key influential factor in choosing a facility.
The most affordable option is adult day health care, which is $1,842 on average, followed by home health care services, which are $4,767 a month. An assisted living facility costs $5,550 monthly, with a private room in a nursing home priced at $12,498, on average, and a semiprivate room costing $11,285.
Home care
$4,767
Home health care
$4,767
Adult day health care
$1,842
Assisted living
$5,550
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$11,285
Nursing home (private room)
$12,498
Note: Data for Gloucester City 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 can help Gloucester City seniors make adaptations to their property so they can stay at home or help them save money to use towards nursing care in future.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Office of VA Affairs | (856) 374-5801 | The Office of VA Affairs assists veterans and their dependents on which services and benefits they’re entitled to. It offers claim assistance for VA pension or disability compensation, burial services, home loans, insurance and education. |
| Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled | (800) 792-9745 | In New Jersey, persons over the age of 65 and those with a permanent disability are entitled to get all insulin items and prescription medication for $5. |
| Senior Gold | 800-792-9745 | Seniors who don’t qualify for the PAAD program and meet the eligibility criteria are entitled to get insulin items and prescription medication for $15 with 50% off the remaining price for all covered prescriptions. Beneficiaries are also entitled to one special enrolment period for Medicare Part D during each calendar year. Just be careful to check that using Medicare wouldn’t be cheaper, as it can be in some instances. |
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