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Nursing Home Communities in Fairmont, WV
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angry 2
1.0
Review of Arbors at Fairmont
My husband was transported there in April 2012 from Mon General with terminal cancer. I followed the ambulance. When I got inside, I found him ready to fall out of the bed and his oxygen not...
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Lily3
5.0
Review of Arbors at Fairmont
The atmosphere at Arbors was good. It was very clean, bright and shiny, and the people that work there seem to be very knowledgeable. They were doing a fine job. My mother was happy in there. They...
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trevh73
2.0
Review of Arbors at Fairmont
As a former resident of Fairmont I have had the opportunity to visit the Arbors many times. I would visit frequently with my church to provide companionship to the residents. Although the staff is...
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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
West Virginia shows a wide range of nursing home prices. Rates in Fairmont are 54% higher than the national average, for instance, and they're somewhat more expensive than the state norm of $11,619. Charleston and Beckley are similarly costly at $12,258 and $12,958 respectively, but some cities offer much lower rates. Wheeling’s prices come in 41.3% below those of Fairmont, and Huntington’s average cost is less expensive yet at $6,844.
Fairmont
$12,167
West Virginia
$11,619
United States
$7,908
Charleston
$12,258
Beckley
$12,958
Wheeling
$7,148
Huntington
$6,844
Nursing Home Costs in Fairmont, WV
Fairmont’s nursing homes charge an average of $12,167 per month for a semi-private room and $12,623 per month for a private room.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Fairmont, WV
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, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those who need long-term care will have to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid:Medicaid covers most of the cost of living expenses in a skilled nursing facility for qualifying seniors. Care and room and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras such as specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility requirements are strict and complex, so not all seniors qualify 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 local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Seniors in Fairmont have a variety of care options to choose from, and finances may play a leading role in their decisions. Nursing home care costs the most at $12,167 for a semiprivate room and $12,623 for a private room. However, if a person does not need a high level of care, assisted living may be a more affordable choice at $5,700, on average. In-home care and home health care are viable options as well at $3,051.
In-Home Care
$3,051
Home Health Care
$3,051
Assisted Living Facility
$5,700
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$12,167
Nursing Home Care (private room)
$12,623
Note: Data for Fairmont was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Morgantown, was used instead.
