SETAUKET, NEW YORK — As loved ones age, family members must decide what is the best form of care they should receive. Those who want to let them live in their own homes might be shocked at the price tag for a homemaker or a home health aide. Assisted living and nursing homes provide other living options, but some family members may object to moving their loved one out of the house.
Attorney David J. Lorber of David J. Lorber & Associates, PLLC says deciding what care their loved ones should get is not easy, which is why they should meet with an elder law or guardianship attorney to help make these tough decisions.
According to the Cost of Care Survey by Genworth and CareScout, in 2024, median in-home care costs were $77,792 a year. While that is a 3% decrease in price for a home health aide compared to the previous year, the cost of homemaker services was up 26%. Nursing home costs saw a rise of 5% last year, with residents paying $176,660 annually for a semi-private room and $186,698 a year for a private room.
When it comes to costs, community and assisted living is the most affordable option. The price of being in an assisted living community is $75,600 a year — up 8%, according to Genworth and CareScout. Although adult day health care costs went up by 50%, it is still manageable at an annual cost of only $41,080.
“Family members need to have a serious conversation about what type of care their loved one needs and whether they can afford it,” Mr. Lorber says. “If they cannot come to a complete agreement on care choices, they should seek a guardianship and elder law attorney who can provide the proper guidance in situations such as these.”
For more information, call (631) 750-0900 or visit www.djlorberlaw.com.
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About David J. Lorber & Associates, PLLC
Located in Setauket, New York, the law firm of David J. Lorber & Associates, PLLC concentrates its practice in estate planning, probate and estate administration, modifications and foreclosures, litigation and real estate. The firm serves clients from all over Long Island and the New York metro areas — all of Suffolk County, Nassau County, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx and Westchester. Whether your legal needs involve estate planning or real estate law, David J. Lorber, Esq. can completely address your concerns for a wide variety of issues. For more information, call (631) 750-0900 or visit www.djlorberlaw.com.
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