North Carolina Nursing Homes
Nursing homes offer residents greater supervision and support than home care or aging-in-place, making it a valuable option for seniors who need support maintaining their health and completing their daily routines. In North Carolina, nursing homes across the state offer people options when it comes to choosing the right home for themselves or a loved one. The average monthly cost of a nursing home in the state ranges from $6500 to $8000, ranking it around the national average for cost of care.
Types of Long-Term Care Facilities
Unlike rehabilitation centers, nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities are considered long-term care facilities. They are focused on continuous care rather than restorative care. While nursing homes offer some general medical support, skilled nursing facilities offer medical treatments on-site from specialized professionals, benefiting individuals who otherwise would have to leave the center for care. The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) also partner with the state to offer information on Special Focus Facilities (SFF), evaluating them against standards set both federally and by the state of North Carolina.
Information on Medicare and Medicaid Services
North Carolina residents enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid should be aware that Medicare does not typically cover the costs of residence in a long-term care facility. Medicaid may cover some of these costs in specific circumstances, but both Medicare and Medicaid may be accepted by some of the state's long-term care facilities to cover the associated medical costs of care. Individuals and families considering the transition to a nursing facility should check with the staff at any given location to see what services Medicare or Medicaid would cover or if there is a limit on the number of Medicare/Medicaid eligible beds at the facility.