You can lower your lighting bill by converting to energy-efficient, low-wattage lighting and fixtures. Set the furnace thermostat at 68Â° F or lower, and the air-conditioner thermostat at 78Â° F or higher.
That can be an 8 hour shift as well. That can cost $150 to $240 to hire someone for that shift. For a full year with 250 work days, it will cost roughly $40,000 to hire in-home senior care. It would cost $75,000 to $80,000 to put that person in a nursing home with medical staff. Most elderly people donât need or want the full time care provided by a nursing home! Most people that need to be in a nursing home are people that need constant medical attention or are severely disabled.
Nationwide costs for long term care. 1  The national median annual cost for a private nursing home in 2015 is $91,250. 2  In 2013, care recipients will spend an average of $14,000 for out-of-pocket expenses, not including the cost of facility care. 3  In 2015, a private room in a nursing home costs $250 per day and a semi-private room costs $220 per day.