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.
The study shows that the average cost of a nursing home can exceed $70,000 a year for a semi private room. A break down of the daily charges is $194 per day. A private room can exceed $79,000 a year or $217 a day.