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Regent Care Center of Laredo
7001 MCPHERSON RD, Laredo, TX 78041
"Regent Care is great. My grandmother is much happier being there than when she was home alone. The staff treat her with...
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Retama Manor Nursing Center/Laredo West
1200 Lane, Laredo, TX 78040
"The staff is comprised of a group of healthcare professionals that are determined to give the best life to the patients...
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Laredo Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
1701 Tournament Trail Dr, Laredo, TX 78041
"New clothes and things were lost or stolen Not enough aides to help with giving them water. Too expensive. Doctor never...
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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Nursing home care in Laredo ($5,095) is among the most affordable in the country. While the statewide average is only $30 higher, the national median is $2,813 above Laredo’s. Victoria ($5,171) and San Antonio ($5,232) are among the most affordable nearby cities, though still costlier than Laredo. In Corpus Christi, families pay about $228 more for nursing home care. Further south along the border, the average cost of nursing home care in McAllen and Brownsville is $1,034 and $684 more a month, respectively.
Laredo
$5,095
Texas
$5,125
The United States
$7,908
San Antonio
$5,232
Victoria
$5,171
Corpus Christi
$5,323
McAllen
$6,129
Brownsville
$5,779
Nursing Home Costs in Laredo, TX
The median monthly cost of a semiprivate room in a Laredo nursing home is $5,095. Private rooms average $6,426 a month.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Laredo, TX
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
At an average monthly cost of $715, adult day health care is the most affordable type of senior care in Laredo, while nursing home care with a private room ($6,426) is the costliest. Compared to nursing home care with a semiprivate room, respective costs for home care and home health care are $2,140 and $2,046 lower. Laredo’s assisted living cost data wasn’t available; however, at the state and national levels, its median costs are a bit below the monthly averages for home care.
In-Home Care
$2,955
Home Health Care
$3,049
Adult Day Health Care
$715
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$5,095
Nursing Home (private room)
$6,426
Free & Low-Cost Resources for Seniors in Laredo, TX
The following list contains several programs and government organizations that may help seniors reduce their expenses while living at home. Resources that can help seniors find and pay for a nursing home are also included.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (956) 722-3995 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman visits nursing facilities to investigate and resolve complaints filed by residents and concerned parties. It also helps families seeking a senior care facility for their loved ones by educating them on financing options and helping them compare the services offered by different communities. |
| Meals on Wheels | (956) 523-4182 | Meals on Wheels helps ensure homebound seniors are receiving adequate nutrition by delivering healthy, prepared meals directly to their homes. Additionally, the program provides seniors with regular social interaction and allows delivery drivers to check on seniors' well-being. |
| Webb County Veterans Service | (956) 523-4399 | The Webb County Veterans Service office helps retired military members apply for benefits such as disability compensation and pensions. It can also assist veterans with filing claims and appealing denials. |
| Texas Health and Human Services Commission | (956) 764-5200 | At the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, seniors can apply for Medicaid and long-term care services. Workers at the agency can help explain eligibility criteria and advise seniors on how different government health care programs may pay for nursing home care and in-home support services. |
| South Texas Area Agency on Aging | (956) 722-3995 | The South Texas Area Agency on Aging manages numerous programs that can help seniors continue to live at home safely and independently. Nutrition programs, legal assistance, in-home care and transportation are just a few of the free and low-cost services available. |
