St Jude’s Foster Home

Q: What neighborhood is St Jude’s Foster Home in?

St Jude’s Foster Home is in the Van Buren neighborhood.

Q: Is St Jude’s Foster Home in a walkable area?

St Jude’s Foster Home has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Q: What is the address of St Jude’s Foster Home?

St Jude’s Foster Home is located at 123 Wright St, Van Buren, ME 04785.

Q: What is the phone number of St Jude’s Foster Home?

(207) 868-5180 will put you in contact with the team at St Jude’s Foster Home.

Q: Is St Jude’s Foster Home Medicare or Medicaid certified?

St Jude’s Foster Home is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

Overview of St Jude’s Foster Home

Maintain your independence at St. Jude’s Foster Home, a distinct community in Van Buren, ME, that offers assisted living. Exceptional assistance is also provided for residents’ daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, around the clock, to ensure their comfort. With housekeeping and laundry services, residents do not have to worry about their household chores.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs, like card games and light exercises, are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. There’s no need to worry about meal preparation with well-balanced dining options served for residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication reminders and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. The community is a good place where residents can spend their golden years without worries.

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Types of Care at St Jude’s Foster Home

Assisted Living

Walk Score: 12 / 100

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

What does this home offer?

Building Type: Single-story

Dining Services

Housekeeping Services

Social and Recreational Activities

1.6 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Van Buren's city center to St Jude’s Foster Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly

MaineCare HCB Program

Age 65+ or 18+ with disability

General Maine 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).

Rural access emphasized.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals ($6/meal) Adult day services ($60/day)

Maine Statewide Respite Program

ME Respite Program

Age —

General Caregiver of someone 60+ with dementia, Maine resident.

Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $40,000 individual

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Benefits

In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

MaineCare Long-Term Care (Nursing Facility Services)

MaineCare Nursing Facility Services

Age 65+

General Maine resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.

Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual); must be less than nursing home cost for full coverage.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal allowance up to $155,356.

Home equity limit of $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.

Benefits

24/7 nursing care Meals Therapy Medications (hours unlimited per medical need)

Consumer-Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC)

Maine Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services

Age 65+

General Maine resident, needs ADL assistance, income/asset limits apply.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,000/month varies by AAA

Asset Limits Not strict; prioritizes low-income.

Available through five Area Agencies on Aging.

Benefits

Personal care (20-30 hours/week) PERS Adult day care Home modifications

Home Accessibility and Repair Program

Maine State Housing Authority Home Accessibility and Repair

Age 62+

General Maine resident, homeowner, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$34,000/year individual, 80% AMI, varies by county

Asset Limits Not specified; focus on income.

Includes Elderly Hardship Grants for urgent repairs.

Benefits

Wheelchair ramps Grab bars Roof repairs (up to $20,000/project)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Maine PACE (not widely available yet)

Age 55+

General Maine resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, community-safe.

Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid portion.

Pilot phase; check availability with DHHS.

Benefits

Medical care Personal care Day center Transportation Respite (tailored to need)

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Maine VA Aid and Attendance

Age —

General Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maine resident.

Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A

Asset Limits $155,356 net worth limit

High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits

Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maine Medicare Savings Programs

Age 65+

General Maine resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.

Income Limits (2025) $2,014/month (individual, QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI).

Asset Limits $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).

Includes Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualified Individual (QI).

Benefits

Covers Medicare premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B) Co-pays Deductibles

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What neighborhood is St Jude’s Foster Home in?

St Jude’s Foster Home is in the Van Buren neighborhood.

Is St Jude’s Foster Home in a walkable area?

St Jude’s Foster Home has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the address of St Jude’s Foster Home?

St Jude’s Foster Home is located at 123 Wright St, Van Buren, ME 04785.

What is the phone number of St Jude’s Foster Home?

(207) 868-5180 will put you in contact with the team at St Jude’s Foster Home.

Is St Jude’s Foster Home Medicare or Medicaid certified?

St Jude’s Foster Home is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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