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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Temple, TX for 2024

The Texas city of Temple, the state’s “Wildflower Capital,” has 78,439 residents, of whom 15% are ages 65 and over. These seniors can depend on quality health care from Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple. Veterans can turn to Central Texas Veterans Health Care System – Temple. Older residents here see relatively low costs for nursing home care, according to the Genworth Financial 2020 Cost of Care Survey. A semiprivate room in this city has an average cost of $5,191 per month, while the nationwide median cost is $7,756.

nursing home is commonly the best option for older individuals with ongoing, severe physical or mental needs. Such a facility offers skilled nursing and nursing aides, 24-hour monitoring, room and board, assistance with daily living activities and rehabilitation therapies. This extensive care makes nursing home care the most expensive of senior care accommodations. Home health care or assisted living can provide more affordable and suitable care for seniors who do not require high levels of support.

This guide outlines the average costs of senior care options in Temple. It also describes some local resources for the city’s elders and their families.

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Nursing Home Costs in Temple, Texas

In Temple, nursing home semiprivate rooms carry an average cost of $5,191 per month. Private rooms run a monthly average cost of $6,753. 

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Using average monthly rates of nursing home semiprivate rooms as comparison points, Temple’s costs run $2,565 below the national median of $7,756. However, this town exceeds the Texas statewide average of $5,019 by $172. 

Temple is $446 more expensive than Waco for nursing home care. Austin’s prices are roughly equal to costs here, though. In the College Station area, fees are $71 higher than in Temple. Seniors in the San Antonio area pay $147 more than residents in this town. 

Temple

$5,191

Texas

$5,019

The United States

$7,756

Waco

$4,745

Austin

$5,201

College Station Area

$5,262

San Antonio Area

$5,338

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Senior care pricing is a major consideration for families in Temple who are exploring placement options for their aging loved one, so comparing rates can help them make the most feasible choice. Assisted living is the most economical accommodation, with a median monthly cost of $3,387. Home care costs $3,623 per month, and home health care costs $3,813 per month. Nursing home care is the priciest arrangement. A semiprivate room in Temple carries an average monthly cost of $5,191 and a private room comes at $6,753 per month.  

Assisted living

$3,387

Home care

$3,623

Home health care

$3,813

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$5,191

Nursing home (private room)

$6,753

Note: Data for Temple was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Killeen Area, was used instead. 

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Temple, Texas

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 Temple, Texas

Multiple resources are available to help Temple’s seniors and their families. Some programs can delay transition into a nursing home. Other services offer guidance, assistance and advocacy to those for whom this becomes the best option. 

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Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas (AAACT)(800) 447-7169The AAACT serves seniors 60 years and up. Its programs include guidance with health care options, short-term care and long-term care. Specialists can also assist with advance planning and finding affordable housing.  The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program keeps long-term care facility residents informed of their rights and works to resolve grievances. Caregiver training and support are also available. 
Lone Star Legal Aid – Belton Office(800) 234-6606Lone Star Legal Aid provides free legal counseling and representation to qualifying low-income residents in Bell County and surrounding areas. Legal staff can assist in civil matters including public and private health care, SSI, SNAP, veterans benefits and adult guardianship. Online tool A2J helps users understand and build legal documents. 
Central Texas Aging, Disability & Veterans Resource Center (CTADVRC)(855) 937-2372The CTADVRC is a portal that helps people of all ages and incomes to access services and benefits. This agency provides unbiased information and guidance on short-term care coordination and long-term support options. These include in-home services, Community Care Programs, Community Based Alternatives (CBA) and Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) that can help seniors maintain independence in their own home. 

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