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Nursing Home Communities in Butler, Pennsylvania

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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

At an average monthly cost of $9,733, nursing home care is slightly less expensive in Butler compared to the Pennsylvania average of $10,403. However, the national average is $7,908, so prices across the entire state are somewhat costly overall. Bloomsburg is one of the state’s most affordable locations at $8,943, and Johnstown is also less inexpensive at $9,171. Cities in eastern Pennsylvania tend to be more costly with averages of $12,631 in Reading and $11,437 in Philadelphia.

Butler

$9,733

Pennsylvania

$10,403

The United States

$7,908

Bloomsburg

$8,943

Johnstown

$9,171

Reading

$12,631

Philadelphia

$11,437

Nursing Home Costs in Butler, PA

A semiprivate room in a nursing home costs $9,733 monthly in Butler, and a private room costs $10,798.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Butler, PA

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

Alternative types of care can provide adequate support while being less expensive. Assisted living can save seniors over $6,000, whereas in-home care and home health care average $5,339 monthly, much cheaper than the $9,733 cost of nursing homes. Because home health care includes medical services, it might be a good alternative for frail seniors. Adult day health care costs $1,495, making it the most affordable option for seniors without significant disabilities or severe illnesses.

In-Home Care

$5,339

Home Health Care

$5,339

Adult Day Health Care

$1,495

Assisted Living Facility

$3,250

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$9,733

Nursing Home (private room)

$10,798

Note: Data for Butler was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Pittsburgh, was used instead.

Free & Low-Cost Resources for Seniors in Butler, PA

Organizations operating in Butler provide many free resources that families can access for information, financial assistance and referrals to community-based programs that may benefit loved ones. The following list includes several agencies and services that can help seniors continue living at home for longer or help them access nursing care.

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Butler County Area Agency on Aging(724) 282-3008The Area Agency on Aging offers information and assistance to seniors and family caregivers. It can help individuals apply for the OPTIONS program to receive daily living assistance, meal deliveries, home health care and other forms of support. It also provides Medicare education and investigates elder abuse.
Butler County Long-Term Care Ombudsman(724) 282-3008Butler's LTC ombudsman offers independent management of disputes and investigation into elder abuse and instances where nursing homes may have violated seniors' rights. The program helps maintain quality care in the county and can provide information to assist families with keeping loved ones safe.
Butler County Veterans Services(724) 284-5352Eligible seniors can apply for various benefits and programs through the Butler Veterans Services office, including Veterans In Need Emergency Assistance. Veterans requiring nursing home care may be eligible for admittance to the Sergeant Joseph George Kusick CLC at the Butler VA Medical Center.
Pennsylvania Health Law Project(800) 274-3258Pennsylvania's Health Law Project is a statewide legal aid service specializing in health care. The organization can provide information about Medicaid eligibility, home- and community-based programs and long-term care laws to help seniors access financial assistance and receive quality care.
Pennsylvania Department of Aging(717) 783-1550The Department of Aging offers information about nursing homes and other long-term care options for seniors. It can connect families to local services and assess eligibility for the PACE and Caregiver Support programs. Individuals worried about elder abuse can report suspected cases to a 24-hour hotline.
Butler Meals on Wheels(724) 285-3815Butler Meals on Wheels is a low-cost food delivery service that provides vulnerable seniors with two meals daily from Monday to Friday. Volunteers delivering the meals provide personal outreach to help ensure that seniors living at home are healthy and safe.

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