In Hampton Roads, the cost of growing old is rising. Experts say people who are banking on Medicare to cover the long-term care many seniors eventually need are shocked when they’re suddenly left paying out of pocket.
Medicare typically pays for short-term rehabilitation after a hospital stay, but not for ongoing help with daily needs like meals, bathing, or mobility.
A new analysis by CareScout, which surveys long-term care costs nationwide, estimates that hiring in-home care in Hampton Roads now costs roughly $66,000 a year, while assisted living runs about $72,000…