North Dakota Nursing Homes
The state of North Dakota offers multiple options for long-term senior care. For seniors who need more support than could be offered by an in-home caregiver, nursing homes can help their residents maintain their health and their daily lives. The average cost of residence in a North Dakota care facility ranges from $11000 to $13000 per month, though this can vary by city/area or facility.
Nursing Homes and Skilled Nursing Facilities
Nursing homes tend to offer basic care, including personal care assistance and helping residents maintain their daily routines, from a staff of nurse aides and other caregivers. Skilled care facilities also offer these services, but offer on-site treatments and supervision from trained physicians in addition. Skilled care facilities often offer services like physical therapy or memory care, making them an ideal choice for people receiving those treatments as care is brought to them.
The Costs of Senior Care and Medicare/Medicaid Services
North Dakota 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, but residents may still be expected to cover partial costs out of pocket. Both Medicare and Medicaid are accepted by many of North Dakota's long-term care facilities to cover the associated medical costs. Individuals and families considering the transition to a nursing facility should check with the staff at that community for information regarding what services Medicare or Medicaid would cover, if there are any restrictions on coverage, and if there is a limit in place on the number of beds that are Medicare/Medicaid eligible.