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In-Home Care Vs. Adult Day Health Care: Determining What Is Best For You and Your Loved One

Sometimes caregivers need a hand.

Being a caregiver is a selfless and inspiring choice to make, but it is also very time-consuming. Many caregivers have to work during the day and do not want to leave their loved ones by themselves. While retirement facilities are an option, many individuals do not wish to leave the comfort and security of their own home and many caregivers would prefer to have their loved ones closer at hand. Other senior care options include in-home care, where an aid is available to provide services during the day or evening, or adult day health care, where individuals are able to go to a separate center to receive care during the day. One of the main issues with in-home care is the high cost, which can prove to be an issue for some families that require a fair amount of assistance. While quality care is a necessity, low cost is very important as well. Oxnard Family Circle Adult Day Health Care Center provides quality senior care at an affordable price.

What senior care services are provided with in-home care?

While services may vary from company to company, typical services provided by in-home care includes meal preparation, companionship, grooming, respite care, bathing, assistance with moving and assistance with toileting and feeding.

– Some in-home care providers are not permitted to distribute medication.

How much does in-home care cost?

The average cost of in-home care in California is $36.00 an hour. Most in-home care requires a minimum of three to four hours per visit and are not covered by Medicare long-term. Full in-home care (8-hour care) can cost up to 260 dollars per day. Rates may vary depending on the amount of services needed within the home.

For a full year (250 work days) it costs roughly 40,000 dollars for in-home care and 75,000 – 80,000 dollars per year for nursing homes with medical staff available.

What senior care services are provided with Adult Day Health Care?

Oxnard Family Circle provides a senior companion program, two hot dietary meals per day, special diet and/or food preparation, grooming, showering, toileting, and feeding assistance, assistance with moving, administration of medication, diabetes and pain management, dietician consulting, massage therapy, speech therapy, physical and occupational therapy, veterans services, socialization opportunities, counseling and group therapy, transportation to and from the center, podiatry services, licensed nurses and clinical social workers, and following treatment plans appointed by physicians. Group outings, special events and activities are also planned regularly.

How much does adult day health care cost?

Oxnard Family Circle ADHC starts at $79.00 per day, providing many unique senior care services that are not available in in-home care. This low cost includes transportation, meals, therapy services, personal assistance services, and meetings with social workers, nurses, and podiatrists.

Why choose Oxnard Family Circle?

At Oxnard Family Circle Adult Day Health Care, you receive the best senior care services at a much lower price than in-home care. Our adult day health care program not only provides all of the services offered with in-home care, but many services that are not offered with in-home care or other adult day health care facilities. Oxnard Family Circle ADHC provides a wonderful medium between in-home care and a retirement facility by allowing participants to spend their day at the center and their evenings at home, at a cost that is lower than both retirement facility charges and in-home care charges. Oxnard Family Circle’s ultimate goal is to provide participants with comfort, security, companionship, and entertainment on a daily basis at the lowest price possible.

Katy Krul

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