by Mimi Tapia-Bowie | Sep 3, 2026 | Blog
If you are researching memory care costs in Texas, a realistic starting point is about $6,200 to $6,700 per month, based on published 2026 industry estimates. That works out to approximately $74,400 to $80,400 per year before any additional fees or changes in care...
by Mimi Tapia-Bowie | Sep 1, 2026 | Blog
If you’re trying to figure out how much assisted living costs, you’re probably staring down one of the biggest financial decisions your family will make this year. The honest answer is: it depends, on where you live, how much daily support your loved one...
by Mimi Tapia-Bowie | Aug 29, 2026 | Blog
Once Medicaid starts paying for a resident’s nursing home care, the resident is required to contribute nearly all of their monthly income toward that care, minus a few specific deductions. This process is formally called post-eligibility treatment of income, and...
by Mimi Tapia-Bowie | Aug 27, 2026 | Blog
If you’ve ever searched for a nursing home for a parent, spouse, or yourself, you’ve probably landed on a page with a row of gold stars next to a facility’s name. That’s the CMS 5-star rating for nursing homes, and while it looks simple, most...
by Mimi Tapia-Bowie | Aug 25, 2026 | Blog
If you’ve priced out a nursing home for a parent or spouse, the number probably stopped you cold. It’s natural to assume you’re being overcharged, that a bed, three meals, and someone checking in now and then shouldn’t cost what it does. But...
by Mimi Tapia-Bowie | Aug 24, 2026 | Blog
For many families, “nursing home” is the first phrase that comes to mind when an aging parent starts needing more help. But it’s rarely the only option, and often, it isn’t the right one. Before deciding on long-term care, it helps to...
by Mimi Tapia-Bowie | Aug 22, 2026 | Blog
Quick answer: In 2026, the national median cost of a nursing home is about $9,581 per month for a semi-private room and about $10,798–$10,978 per month for a private room, according to CareScout’s Cost of Care Survey. That works out to roughly $115,000–$130,000...
by Mimi Tapia-Bowie | Aug 20, 2026 | Blog
By Mimi Tapia-Bowie, Founder, New Day Lifestyle for Seniors (20+ years in senior care) | Reviewed by Marcus Bowie, President of Operations | Last updated: September 2026 The best senior monitoring system depends on the person. If your loved one has already fallen,...
by Mimi Tapia-Bowie | Aug 19, 2026 | Blog
Medicare does not cover long-term custodial nursing home care. However, Medicare Part A may cover up to 100 days of short-term skilled nursing facility (SNF) care per benefit period, after a qualifying hospital stay, when a doctor certifies that daily skilled care is...
by Mimi Tapia-Bowie | Aug 16, 2026 | Blog
No, not all nursing homes accept Medicaid. Only nursing homes that are officially Medicaid-certified can accept Medicaid as payment, and even among those, many limit how many “Medicaid beds” they offer at any given time. An estimated 80–90% of U.S. nursing...
