What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview: Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement. Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay. Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program. State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options. Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.

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Do you help families that need Medicaid?

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Arabella of Red Oak Senior Living | Assisted Living in Ellis County, TX

Overview of Arabella of Red Oak Senior Living

Enjoy a delectable retirement living experience with Arabella of Red Oak Senior Living, a blissful senior living in Red Oak, TX offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents enjoy their freedom and independence to the fullest with no chores to worry about, thanks to a dependable team that handles most of their chores and needs. Beautiful accommodations in variations of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments are provided to give residents a cozy and inviting space for relaxation or hosting family and friends over.

The community helps its residents develop better living routines by offering various life-enhancing activities, convenient amenities, and helpful services. A delectable dining experience is also available to fuel residents’ days with their needed energy and nourishment. Here, residents have ample opportunity and time to fill their days with purpose, thanks to the convenience of having maintenance, housekeeping, transportation, and other supportive services.

(469) 577-1779 info@redoakseniorliving.com

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 129

129-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

5 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 2 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Facility TypeType B

StatusLicensed

ExpirationOctober 8, 2026

CountyEllis

License Number307934

Year Opened8/10/2020

AccreditationsCertified Age-Friendly, Certified Dementia-Friendly

Arabella of Red Oak Senior Living is legally operated by Csl Red Oak 2018 Llc, and administrated by Joshua Fogg.

Management CompanyCIVITAS SENIOR HEALTHCARE LLC

OwnerCSL RED OAK 2018 LLC

Ownership TypeLimited Liability Company (LLC)

Alzheimer's Units

25 units

Total beds

129 units

Wheelchair Accessible

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Administrator Email [email protected]

Doesn't Accept Medicaid

Doesn't Accept Medicare

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Doctor on Staff

Nursing Services

24-Hour Staffing

Alzheimer's Certification

ActivitiesFull-time activities department with various events.

Independent Living$3,285 per month

Assisted Living$4,865 per month

Memory Care$6,215 per month

Food DescriptionRestaurant-style dining with chef-prepared meals.

Meals IncludedYes

What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: Two-story

Transportation Services

Types of Care at Arabella of Red Oak Senior Living

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care

Results

1 with citations

0 without citations

Texas average: 1 inspection with citations

1 total citation

1 health citation

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Texas average: 6 citations

Texas average: 2 health citations

Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety, or regulatory standards.

Texas average: 1 enforcement action

Inspection Report Summary for Arabella of Red Oak Senior Living

Arabella of Red Oak underwent a comprehensive inspection on July 01, 2022, resulting in one violation of state standards. The single cited deficiency was related to the Health Code, with no Life Safety Code deficiencies identified during this inspection. No correction dates were specified for the Health Code violation. It is worth noting that there were no Life Safety Code violations listed, indicating that all life safety code requirements were met. Overall, Arabella of Red Oak had one state standard violation during its last inspection. No enforcement actions were found in relation to this inspection.

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Arabella of Red Oak Senior Living	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Red Oak	129	No	2	5	-	Csl Red Oak 2018 Llc	1	1	0	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Brookdale Ennis	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Ennis	60	Yes	43	-	-	Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc.	0	0	0	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Adoring Care Assisted Living	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Midlothian	-	No	40	-	-	-	0	0	0	Private Rooms

Arabella of Red Oak Senior Living

Type of care: AL IL MC

Community: Red Oak

Bed Count: 129

Pets Allowed: No

Bed Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Brookdale Waxahachie

Type of care: AL MC

Community: Waxahachie (Brown Street)

Bed Count: 96

Pets Allowed: Yes

Bed Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Buffalo Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care

Type of care: AL MC

Community: Waxahachie (Brown Street)

Bed Count: 70

Pets Allowed: Yes

Bed Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Rooms

Brookdale Ennis

Type of care: AL

Community: Ennis

Bed Count: 60

Pets Allowed: Yes

Bed Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Adoring Care Assisted Living

Type of care: AL

Community: Midlothian

Pets Allowed: No

Bed Options: Private Rooms

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans

Studio

Studio Deluxe

One Bedroom

One Bedroom Deluxe

Two Bedroom

Two Bedroom Deluxe

Semiprivate

Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)

TX Medicaid CCAD

Age 65+ or disabled

General Texas resident, Medicaid-eligible, care need (not always nursing home level).

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Large state; rural access challenges.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Texas Community Care Services

TX CCS

Age 60+

General Texas resident, at risk of decline.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $5,000 individual

Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Texas AAA Services

Age 60+

General TX resident; no income/asset limits.

Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.

Asset Limits Not assessed.

28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.

Benefits

Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Texas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General TX 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).

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

Age 60+ prioritized

General TX resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Priority for elderly/disabled; covers gas, electric, propane.

Benefits

Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —

General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TX resident; 2+ ADLs.

Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year

Asset Limits Not assessed.

High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Texas SCSEP

Age 55+

General unemployed, low-income, TX resident.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL

Asset Limits Not specified.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

Benefits

Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General TX resident, wartime service, 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

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 65+

General TX resident, homeowner (homestead).

Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.

Asset Limits Not assessed.

$25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.

Benefits

Tax exemption or freeze (~$500-$1,000/year savings)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Texas SFMNP

Age 60+

General TX resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.

Benefits

Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

2.6 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Red Oak's city center to Arabella of Red Oak Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.