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The 3 Best Nursing Homes in Bellefontaine, OH for 2024

Offering a vibrant downtown district, comfortable weather and retiree-friendly state income tax laws, Bellefontaine is a favorable destination for older adults and those seeking institutional care. It’s home to Mary Rutan Health, a not-for-profit general medical/surgical hospital that offers services such as disease management, care coordination and orthopedics.

The Bellefontaine region also has several high-quality nursing homes. These facilities provide the highest level of care available outside of a hospital and are ideal for seniors with extensive medical and personal care needs. Depending on their individualized plan, residents may receive assistance with bathing and grooming, medication administration, rehabilitative therapies or wound care. Along with these services, nursing homes provide daily meals and recreational activities throughout the week. On average, seniors in Bellefontaine pay a starting monthly rate of $7,574 for nursing home care, which is a little lower than the national norm but high for what’s typical in Ohio. Fortunately, options such as assisted living and home care provide affordable alternatives for seniors with less extensive needs.

Through this guide, readers can learn about some of the programs that help pay for nursing home expenses. The guide also includes contact information for top resources for seniors in Bellefontaine.

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Nursing Home Costs in Bellefontaine, OH

In Bellefontaine, nursing home residents in semi-private rooms pay $7,574 per month for care, while those in private rooms pay $8,395.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Compared to state and national norms, nursing home costs in Bellefontaine are moderate at $7,574 per month. While this is a couple of hundred dollars higher than Ohio’s average of $7,300, it offers a potential savings of 4% compared to the national norm. Similarly, rates are near the median of what’s typical for the region. Seniors typically pay higher rates of $7,848 per month for care in Cincinnati and $8,091 in Dayton. However, facilities in Columbus have slightly more affordable norms of $7,490, and in Lima, rates are 6% less than in Bellefontaine.

Bellefontaine

$7,574

Ohio

$7,300

United States

$7,908

Dayton

$8,091

Cincinnati

$7,848

Columbus

$7,490

Lima

$7,133

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Bellefontaine, nursing homes charge $7,574 for shared rooms and $8,395 for private accommodations, making this the costliest senior care type in the city. This is roughly double the monthly rate of $4,385 that agencies charge for private in-home care and home health care services, and it exceeds assisted living rates of $3,660.

In-Home Care

$4,385

Home Health Care

$4,385

Assisted Living Facility

$3,660

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$7,547

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$8,395

Note: Data for Bellefontaine was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Springfield, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Bellefontaine, OH

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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