The Kindred House
Peacefully settled in the tranquil area of Ottumwa, IA, The Kindred House is a tight-knit senior living community that offers assisted living and adult day care services. The community is intentionally designed to accommodate only a select number of residents and guests, ensuring focused and attentive care. Residents can choose among beautifully designed studios and one-bedroom apartments with a kitchenette and walk-in shower and easy access to main services and amenities.
The community handles the laundry and housekeeping combined with the convenience of concierge services, ensuring residents are free of tedious chores and worries and have more time for enjoyment and relaxation. Chef-prepared meals that can be enjoyed in the vibrant dining area or delivered to the room are provided to ensure residents never miss out on their daily nourishment. Residents also enjoy access to a heated pool, on-site salon services, and a robust calendar of activities curated to the interests and strengths of the residents. At The Kindred House, they deeply understand the needs and goals of their residents and provide them with the support and services that help them achieve the experiences they desire.
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- General: Age 65+, Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- IA Specifics: Rural focus; waitlists possible.
- Services: In-home care (5-7 hours/day), meals ($6/meal), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day).
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- IA Specifics: Limited slots; rural emphasis.
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- IA Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
- General: Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- IA Specifics: Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy, respite.
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- IA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- IA Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
- Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
- Asset Limits: Not specified; credit-based.
- IA Specifics: Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.
- Services: Loans for wheelchairs, ramps, walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.), reducing reliance on paid care.
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