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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Comparisons between Newark’s median nursing home fee of $12,471 with the state midpoint of $11,254 and the country’s $7,908 reveal the city to be at the costliest end of the spectrum. However, it’s worth remembering that Newark is part of the New York metro area. Cost differences between Newark and other New Jersey cities vary greatly. For example, Trenton’s seniors pay around $11,650, which is at the higher end, while Vineland’s pay a slightly below-average $11,026. Ocean City and Atlantic City residents pay much less at approximately $10,007 and $9,125, respectively.

Newark

$12,471

New Jersey

$11,254

The United States

$7,908

Trenton

$11,650

Atlantic City

$9,125

Vineland

$11,026

Ocean City

$10,007

Nursing Home Costs in Newark, NJ

A standard semiprivate room in a Newark nursing home costs about $12,471 per month. A private room is costlier at around $13,231.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Newark, 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

Adult day care is Newark’s most affordable option with fees in the region of $1,950. Home care is a nonmedical service delivered one-on-one, which explains the fees of around $5,529. Home health care is the medical equivalent, which also explains why it typically costs an additional $191 per month. Assisted living facilities deliver similar services to home care but include accommodation and meals, resulting in a median fee of $5,750. The midpoint for a semiprivate room in a nursing home is $12,471 versus $13,231 for a private one.

Home Care

$5,529

Home Health Care

$5,720

Adult Day Health Care

$1,950

Assisted Living

$5,750

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$12,471

Nursing Home (private room)

$13,231

Free Resources for Seniors in Newark, NJ

Newark seniors don’t need to cope with problems on their own as there are several government agencies and nonprofits able to provide assistance for free. This list includes a few of them. They can help families who  are unhappy with the quality of their loved one’s nursing home care, provide quality legal support, deliver healthy meals and determine if Medicaid can pay some or all nursing home costs.

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Meals on Wheels(302) 737-5747Newark Senior Center's Meals on Wheels program delivers freshly prepared and nutritionally balanced meals to homebound seniors throughout the city on weekdays. Drivers also make wellness checks at the time of delivery. Although meals are free, the center accepts donations to cover some costs.
New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman(877) 582-6995The Long-Term Care Ombudsman advocates for seniors residing in nursing homes and their families. Its ombudsmen are volunteers trained to educate seniors about their rights in residential care and investigate their complaints. Ombudsmen attempt to resolve issues through negotiation but occasionally refer cases to relevant authorities when necessary.
Essex County Senior Services(973) 395-8375Essex County Senior Services administers many programs developed to assist older residents, including programs for seniors who are in need of nursing home care but have yet to transfer to a facility. The department can also arrange in-home programs for seniors who are at risk of nursing home placement. Additionally, it can refer seniors and families to Medicaid for help with nursing home costs.
Essex-Newark Legal Services(973) 624-4500Essex-Newark Legal Services provides free advice and representation to Newark residents aged 60 and older who can't afford an attorney. The service covers civil law cases only, so it can't assist with criminal matters. However, it can support seniors who are dealing with various issues, such as medical decision powers, wills, bankruptcy, debts and guardianship.
Newark Veterans Services Regional Office(973) 297-3230U.S. military veterans and their spouses can get help from the Newark Regional VA Office if they aren't receiving the state and federal benefits they're entitled to. The office can also help vets with their applications for VA Aid and Attendance, which can cover some nursing home costs. They can also help vets apply for the Homebound Allowance.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Olga

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Forest Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Healing

Forest Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is terrible. I wouldn't want anybody to put their loved ones here because I've been through hell here. Right now, I have to move my father to...

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Nursing Homes

asexton

I visited this facility

Review of Sinai Post-Acute, Nursing and Rehab Center

Horrible place do not send your love ones here these people are unprofessional and do not take care of the patients

Provider response

Hello asexton. We take your feedback very seriously, and are deeply troubled by your review. The allegations listed here are extremely concerning and definitely require a follow up conversation....

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Akanni

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Sinai Post-Acute, Nursing and Rehab Center

My mother has been in Sinai Post-Acute, Nursing and Rehab Center for three months now. It is decent. It is not what you would call five-star, but it is adequate. Some of the staff are helpful, and...

Provider response

Thank you so much for leaving us this review and sharing your thoughts. If you are interested in discussing the concern you brought up in your review, please reach out to us and we’d be happy to...

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