Connecticut Nursing Homes
Connecticut is home to several nursing home and senior care options. Located throughout the state, Connecticut has over 200 nursing and long-term care facilities each offering different services and activities for its residents. Nursing homes may be the right option for seniors who would benefit from being around other people and who would benefit from having medical staff accessible on a more frequent basis than home care. Connecticut residents and families considering elder care facilities in the state should compare various sites when selecting the best home for their needs.
Types of Nursing Homes in Connecticut
While each nursing home may vary in size, staff and services, and location, Connecticut's nursing homes can be classified as either nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities. Nursing homes, unlike a traditional rehabilitation center, are designed to provide home residents with medical services and activities on a long-term basis. Unlike home care, nursing home residents live at the care facility with other residents and constant staff supervision. Skilled nursing facilities differ slightly in that they usually have medical specialists among their staff members. Families and seniors with specific care needs, including chronic conditions, may consider skilled nursing facilities when deciding on the best care option.
Medicare and Medicaid Services
For Connecticut residents who are enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid programs, the Connecticut Seniors Health Insurance Program (SHIP) offers a financial counseling program for seniors and family members who have questions about how Medicare or Medicaid may impact nursing home residents. Although these services typically do not cover the cost of residence in a nursing home, they may cover the associated cost of any medical services offered by the facility. The Connecticut Partnership for Long-Term Care can also help seniors who are interested in purchasing long-term care insurance policies as a way to offset the cost of a nursing home.