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  • Nursing Home Facilities in Bucks County, PA
  • Nursing Home Costs in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
  • Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
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Nursing Home Costs in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

In Bucks County, the average monthly cost for a semiprivate room in a nursing home is $12,471. The monthly estimate for a private room is $13,688.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

At an estimated cost of $12,471 per month, Bucks County is the most expensive area for nursing home care in Western Pennsylvania. It’s also significantly higher than the state and national averages of $10,038 and $7,756, respectively. Reading has the next most expensive nursing care in the region at $11,724 per month, followed by East Stroudsburg at $11,323. The most populous city in the state, Philadelphia, averages $11,285. The most affordable area in the region is Scranton, where seniors can expect to pay about $9,985 per month.

Bucks County

$12,471

Pennsylvania

$10,038

The United States

$7,756

East Stroudsburg

$11,323

Philadelphia

$11,285

Reading

$11,724

Scranton

$9,985

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Like most other areas of the country, families can expect nursing homes to be the most expensive type of senior care available. Those who only require daytime supervision can use adult day health care, which costs an average of $1,625 per month. Seniors at home can opt for homemaker services or a home health care aide for about $4,576 per month. Assisted living communities in Bucks County cost an average of $3,550.

Home care

$4,576

Home health care

$4,576

Adult day health care

$1,625

Assisted living

$3,550

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$12,471

Nursing home (private room)

$13,688

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

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.

Free Resources for Seniors in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Several free resources in or near Bucks County make life easier for seniors at home, transitioning to a nursing home or living in a nursing home facility. In some cases, these resources can delay the need for nursing home care. 

ResourceContactService
Bucks County Area Agency on Aging (AAA)(267) 880-5700This local AAA offers several different programs that aim to improve the quality of life for seniors in and out of nursing homes. These include nutrition assistance, care management, legal assistance and home-delivered meals. Their Older Adult Protect Services Program investigates reports of abuse and neglect while their Ombudsman Program advocates on behalf of residents at long-term care facilities. 
Bucks County Assistance Office(215) 781-3300The assistance office in Bucks County, part of Pennsylvania’s Department of Health, provides benefits and services to low-income seniors. These include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), health care coverage, home heating, cash assistance and long-term living services. New applications and renewals for services are accepted at the Bucks County Assistance Office and online through the COMPASS system. 
Central Bucks Senior Activity Center(215) 348-0565Through various stimulating and entertaining programs, this non-profit center gives seniors in Bucks County the opportunity to express themselves and share their lives with the community. In addition to activities like yoga and dancing, the center organizes excursions to fun destinations, including casinos and seaside resorts. Volunteers are responsible for running many activities, and seniors are encouraged to give their time when they can. 
Bucks County Transport (BCT)(215) 794-8360Seniors in Bucks County who need transportation to and from medical appointments can ride for free with Bucks County Transport by applying for their Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP). Rides are available Monday through Friday, and special arrangements can be made for trips on evenings and weekends. Seniors also get discounts to other destinations in Bucks County through BCTs shared-ride program. 

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Kathleen

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Review of Majestic Oaks Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

My father is in Majestic Oaks Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. It's a nursing hospice. It's very clean. There's enough medical help that I can just walk out of the room and find somebody...

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ProudAmerican

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

Review of Buckingham Valley Rehab & Nursing Center

I would give this place 0 stars if I could. I can't believe the county allows this place to continue to operate. The board of health should be doing careful, unannounced visits and walk straight to...

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Gina2

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

Review of Yardley Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

My dad stayed at Yardley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. They did therapy as best they could because his therapy was so limited. They had activities, and he went into the cafeteria one time....

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