A Single Fall COUld BE Costly
Select your living situation below to see how much you could save by investing in fall prevention
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Out of Pocket Costs for Hip Injury: $2,876
Cost of Requiring More Care (Independent Living): $1,080-$3,065/month
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Belt Cost: $600
Savings = $2,276 + up to $36,780 per year
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Out of Pocket Costs for Hip Injury: $2,876
Cost of Requiring More Care (Assisted Living): $5,950/month
—vs—
Belt Cost: $600
Savings = $2,276 + up to $71,400 per year
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Out of Pocket Costs for Hip Injury: $2,876
Cost of Requiring More Care (Skilled Care): $7,899/month
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Belt Cost: $600
Savings = $2,276 + up to $94,788 per year
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Out of Pocket Costs for Hip Injury: $2,876
Cost of Requiring More Care (Hospice/Palliative Care): $4,500-$6,000/month
—vs—
Belt Cost: $600
Savings = $2,276 + up to 72,000 per year
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Out of Pocket Costs for Hip Injury: $2,876
—vs—
Belt Cost: $600
Savings = $2,276
Where do these costs come from?
Did you know, a single hip fracture can cost around $44,000?
Surgery = $39,000
Hospital Stay (1 Night) = $2,833
Physical Therapy = $1,500-3,000
Total Cost = $43,383-$44,883
Insurance may cover many costs, but you could still be left with thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket costs.
After Medicare, you could be expected to pay:
$1,676 for the surgery
$800 for physical therapy
$400 for in-home medical equipment
Total Out-of-Pocket $2,876
An injury could also mean the loss of independence by requiring additional care or moving into a different housing situation. These housing options can become quite costly.
The Smart Hip Guardian costs $600. This means savings of $2,276 compared to the cost of surgery and recovery. And you can’t put a price on the independence and freedom that comes from not having to worry about breaking a hip.