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The lowest reported cost for the state was $1,665 or the highest was $4,950. In the year 2016, the average monthly cost of assisted living care in Indiana was approximate $3,500. The number of assisted living partner properties in Indiana is now around 193.
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All across Indiana, you will come across an immense variety of assisted living communities with state of the art amenities. The survey says that the average cost in 2012 of an assisted living care in Indiana was $3,136 per month, up from a $2,799 in 2010. The lowest reported cost for the state was $1,665 or the highest was $4,950. In the year 2016, the average monthly cost of assisted living care in Indiana was approximate $3,500. The number of assisted living partner properties in Indiana is now around 193. Generally, the daily cost varies depending upon your location. In Fort Wayne, for example, an average cost of Assisted Living per month was $3,141. In Indianapolis, it was $3,161. The rest of the states like Kokomo and Terre Haute have a lower monthly cost, as an average, of $3,123.
Home Care: The average hourly rate for home care all around Indiana is about $19.50 per hour, with small variation between cities. Although, the average hourly rate in Evansville Terra Haute, or in South Bend is around $1 less/hour. However, Michigan City or Indianapolis areas have little bit higher hourly rates which make the approx. average around $21.25 to $21.50 per hour.
Adult Day Care: In 2016, the average cost of adult day care services were about $78 per day. In the Columbus area, one can expect to pay around $107 per day, while costs can be as low as about $60 per day in the South Bend area.
Medicaid Assisted Program for the Elderly: Medicaid covers the cost of nursing home care and limited personal care too, for elderly and low-income individuals. In addition to the state Medicaid plan, Indiana also provides HCBS (Home or Community-Based Services) Medicaid waivers to those who need a nursing home level of care but prefer to remain to reside at home. The main reason of these programs is for the individuals to stay in their home for as long as possible. Presently, Indiana offers Medicaid-based assistance programs which are pretty much relevant to elderly.
State (Non-Medicaid Assisted Program): There are 3 non-Medicaid assistance programs that are being offered by the state of Indiana. The first one is the CHOICE program, which gives financial assistance for in-home care, in-home support or home modification for seniors. The second is the HoosierRx program, which provides financial support to help seniors in paying their Medicare part D premiums, which provides medication coverage. The third is the Indiana residential care assistance program, which gives financial support for individuals residing in a state approved homes or residential care facilities.
Finding Affordable Care Cost in Indiana: Even though the cost of care in Indiana can be more inexpensive than the surrounding states, there is still a vast range of elder care pricing all through the state. Given this fact, it is highly recommended for seniors to contact several different providers to get the most affordable care available.
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