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Nursing Home Communities in Jersey City, NJ
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MaryCe
5.0
Review of Peace Care St. Joseph's
I had a knee replacement in August of 2024 I asked to go to Saint Joseph's for rehab.It was a good choice.Everyone from the nurses, their assistants and the physical therapists are amazing! The...
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Erik.111
4.0
Review of Optima Care Harborview
I am in rehab at Optima Care Harborview. I like the staff. They've got good and decent people, especially the rehabilitation guys. They're doing okay with me. I haven't had any issues with them....
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Norma
5.0
Review of Peace Care St. Joseph's
We toured Peace Care St. Joseph's. We are choosing them out of word of mouth from other people in the family, friends, and family. There's a woman by the name of Gracie and she's been amazing. We...
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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Jersey City has relatively high prices for nursing homes compared to the rest of New Jersey, but it has reasonable prices compared to nearby cities in other states. In Atlantic City, the average monthly price is $9,277, while the average cost in Trenton to the west is $10,783 per month. A short distance across the state line in New York, however, nursing home costs rise significantly in Poughkeepsie where the average monthly rate is $13,748. Costs are also higher in nearby Allentown, Pennsylvania, where the average monthly price is $12,471.
Jersey City
$11,771
New Jersey
$11,254
United States
$7,756
Trenton
$10,783
Atlantic City
$9,277
Poughkeepsie, NY
$13,748
Allentown, PA
$12,471
Nursing Home Costs in Jersey City, NJ
The average cost for a semiprivate room in a nursing home in Jersey City is $11,771. The average price for a private room is $12,927 per month.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Jersey City, NJ
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 in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible 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 any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Around-the-clock medical supervision and highly trained staff make nursing homes the most expensive form of senior care in Jersey City. Older adults who need some assistance in daily life, but not at the level offered in a nursing home, may live comfortably in an assisted living facility, which costs $5,991 per month. Seniors can get a similar level of care in their own homes for about $4,957 per month. Daytime medical supervision is available for $1,950 per month at adult day health care locations. Semiprivate rooms in a nursing home cost $11,771 and private rooms average $12,927.
Home care
$4,957
Home health care
$4,957
Adult day health care
$1,950
Assisted living
$5,991
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$11,771
Nursing home (private room)
$12,927
Note: Data for Jersey City was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New York City, was used instead.
Free Resources for Seniors in Jersey City, NJ
Seniors and families in Jersey City can use these resources to improve the experience of living in a nursing home. These resources can also benefit seniors who may be at risk for nursing home placement but currently live at home.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (877) 582-6995 | New Jersey's Long-Term Care Ombudsman is available to seniors and concerned parties in Jersey City who want to report abuse taking place in a nursing facility or other long-term care location. Examples of abuse include financial exploitation, improper discharge, inappropriate restraining, physical or emotional mistreatment and low-quality care. Once a report is filed, an investigator will visit the long-term care facility to ensure the resident's safety and refer any violations of the law to the proper enforcement agency. All services provided by the state's ombudsman are free. |
| Jersey City Division of Senior Affairs | (201) 547-5750 | Jersey City's senior affairs department strives to help older adults in the community get the most out of what the city government has to offer. One of the main responsibilities is to ensure that seniors in need secure appropriate housing, including residence in a nursing home when it's required. They may also help seniors at risk for nursing home placement find a suitable location, avoiding institutionalization. The Jersey City Division of Senior Affairs operates two senior centers in the city limits. |
| All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) | (201) 499-3878 | Seniors in Jersey City who meet the requirements for a nursing facility may be able to stay at home instead by taking advantage of the PACE program provided by Lutheran Senior LIFE. The only other qualification for seniors already living in Hudson County is to accept an assessment by a PACE care team. The program offers a wealth of supports and services, including skilled nursing, meal delivery, therapy, nutritional counseling, lab testing and transportation to medical appointments throughout the city, to enable seniors to stay in their own homes. |
| Hudson County Office on Aging | (201) 369-4313 | The Area Agency on Aging that serves Jersey City's seniors operates in Hudson County. The goal of their agents is to advocate for the interests of the elderly and their families, plan for the future and coordinate care options within the community. Their programs range from benefits screening and care management to respite care and home-delivered meals. These services are available to all adults 60 and older as well as their caregivers in Jersey City. |
