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Nursing Home Communities in New Castle, PA
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Sandra
3.0
Review of Avalon Nursing Center
My mom was at Avalon Nursing Center. They had a problem. The pipes froze and it was very cold in there, so we ended up taking my mom out a few days early. They were also having trouble getting...
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CarolynLTobin
2.0
Review of Edison Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
The residents are allowed to wander with little to no supervision and frequently wander into other people’s rooms. The staff when this is brought up to them, either deny responsibility or tell us...
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larryvk
1.0
Review of Edison Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Do not ever put a family member or let them put yourself here. I have an allergy to eggs it said that on the paper on my food tray but every morning there was eggs . And what foods I did try was...
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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
A comparison of monthly average fees for semiprivate rooms finds New Castle to be more affordable than the majority of American cities. At $7,543, its seniors typically save $365 per month when set against the U.S. average and $2,860 when compared to Pennsylvania’s median. New Castle is also more affordable than the nearest cities included in the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, such as Pittsburgh ($9,733), Johnstown ($9,171) and Erie ($9,216). To find less costly fees, New Castle seniors may want to consider Akron, Ohio, where the median monthly charge is $8,000.
New Castle
$7,543
Pennsylvania
$10,403
The United States
$7,908
Erie
$9,216
Pittsburgh
$9,733
Johnstown
$9,171
Akron, OH
$8,000
Nursing Home Costs in New Castle, PA
The median monthly fee for a semiprivate room in a New Castle nursing home is $7,543. A private room averages $8,456.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in New Castle, 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
As seniors transitioning to and from skilled nursing often require less intensive support before and after, it’s useful to compare costs for other types of care. Home care and home health care both average $4,290, while adult day care is $1,842, and assisted living is $4,738. Although costly, none compare to nursing homes, which average $7,543 for a semiprivate room and an additional $913 for a private one.
Home Care
$4,290
Home Health Care
$4,290
Adult Day Health Care
$1,842
Assisted Living
$4,738
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$7,543
Nursing Home (private room)
$8,456
Free Resources for Seniors in New Castle, PA
The following resources can help New Castle seniors free of charge. There’s assistance for seniors transitioning into and out of nursing homes, advocacy for those in disputes with their care providers and meals for homebound residents. Residents with no other means of transport can access free and low-cost transit services.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Senior Services | (724) 658-3729 | The Catholic Charities' Diocese of Pittsburgh manages multiple resources for seniors in New Castle. It's Long-Term Care Ombudsman advocates for nursing home residents, and its health insurance counseling service helps seniors get the most from Medicare. The organization also assists seniors who are entering nursing home facilities or returning home. |
| Meals on Wheels New Castle | (724) 654-6155 | Meals on Wheels New Castle has been delivering freshly prepared and nutritionally balanced meals to homebound seniors in Lawrence County since 1970. Volunteers deliver one hot and cold meal before lunch from Monday to Friday. Special dietary options are available. There's a nominal cost for meals, which are available to long- and short-term clients. |
| New Castle Transit Authority | (724) 654-3130 | The New Castle Transit Authority provides bus passes to adults aged 65+ that enable them to travel for free on all of its fixed routes. The authority also provides a paratransit service through Allied Coordinated Transportation for seniors who cannot use the fixed-route service due to a long-term disability. |
