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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Overview of Progressive Care Center

Progressive Care Center is located in Cañon City, Colorado, adjacent to St. Thomas More Hospital. It offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, including short-term and extended care, respite care, and life enrichment activities. The center is committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment for its residents.

(719) 245-1406 info@progressivecarecenter.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 2.83/day Colorado avg: 3.86/day

Overall rating

2/5

Colorado avg: 3.1/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Colorado avg: 2.8/5

Staffing

2/5

Colorado avg: 3.0/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Colorado avg: 4.1/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 68

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

90%

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Might be optimal for

Flexible care needs

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

24% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

51% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

25% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$8.0M

Profit

$992.1K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$8,026,425.00

Profit

$992,105.00

Payroll costs

$2.5M

30.8% of revenue

Other operating costs

$4.6M

Total costs $7.0M

68-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

SNF/NF Dual Certification

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 065183

Ownership & operating entity

Progressive Care Center is administrated by Gameros, Jennifer.

Owner name: RED CANYON VILLAGE, LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Skilled Nursing

24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Skilled Nursing Care

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Speech Therapy

Family Support Services

Life Enrichment Activities

Emergency Call System

Beauty and Barber Services

Separate Rehab-to-Home Care Hall with Private Rooms

Home cooked Meals and Snacks.

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Skilled Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Family Support Services, Life Enrichment Activities, Emergency Call System, Beauty and Barber Services, Separate Rehab-to-Home Care Hall with Private Rooms, Home cooked Meals and Snacks.

Operating Hours

Visiting hours 24/7.

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

Residents have the option to indulge in home-cooked meals and snacks.

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Progressive Care Center

SNF

CO 81212-2311

BAKER, ADAM

90.0%

$7,950,171.00

$2,470,969.00

31.1%

61.40

2/5

2.8270

2/5

4/5

-27%

+18%

Adventhealth Avista

SNF

114

Adventhealth Avista

SNF

114

Adventhealth Castle Rock

SNF

Adventhealth Castle Rock

SNF

Progressive Care Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: CO 81212-2311

Bed Count: 68

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BAKER, ADAM

CCN: 65183

Occupancy: 90.0%

Home Revenue: $7,950,171.00

Payroll Costs: $2,470,969.00

Payroll %: 31.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 61.40

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 2.8270

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Citations: 23

Severe Citations: 2

RN share vs State Avg:

-27%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-27%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+18%

Adventhealth Avista

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 114

Pets Allowed: No

Adventhealth Avista

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 114

Pets Allowed: No

Adventhealth Castle Rock

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 90

Pets Allowed: No

Adventhealth Castle Rock

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 90

Pets Allowed: No

CANON CITY, CO 81212-2311

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

19,305

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.8

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	8	10	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	15	9.6	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	41	9.7	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

64 staff

9.7hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

2 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Therapy Services

8 staff

5.8hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

1 staff

5.3hs shift avg

Social Services

1 staff

5.2hs shift avg

Dietary Services

2 staff

8.2hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

8.5%

of total hours from contractors

1,649 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 5 Licensed Practical Nurse: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Medical Director: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	36	5	41	9,474	91	100%	9.7
Licensed Practical Nurse	11	4	15	4,235	91	100%	9.6
Registered Nurse	8	0	8	1,888	91	100%	10
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	0	2	573	66	73%	8.2
Administrator	1	0	1	504	63	69%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	494	63	69%	7.8
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	467	61	67%	7.7
Physical Therapy Aide	0	1	1	427	62	68%	6.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	1	1	412	56	62%	7.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	234	29	32%	8.1
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	230	40	44%	5.6
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	135	26	29%	5.2
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	85	17	19%	5
Speech Language Pathologist	0	2	2	66	28	31%	2.2
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist	0	1	1	37	7	8%	5.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	34	12	13%	2.8
Medical Director	0	1	1	12	3	3%	4

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Total Health inspections 3

38% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 4.8

Last Health inspection on Nov 2024

Total Health citations 23

7% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 24.8

7.67 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 23 citations

Complaint investigations 2 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4

Serious Health citations 2

5% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

Moderate Health citations 21

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Nov 07, 2024

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Nov 07, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Nov 07, 2024

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Nov 07, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Resident Census by Payment Source

59 Total Residents

Medicare 12 (20.3%)

Medicaid 41 (69.5%)

Private Pay/Other 6 (10.2%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 14.1

57% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score 28.0

49% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 29.7%

85% above Colorado average.

Walking Ability Worsened 32.0%

88% above Colorado average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 22.4%

4% below Colorado average.

Falls with Major Injury 1.5%

56% below Colorado average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 2.7%

31% below Colorado average.

Urinary Tract Infection 2.0%

36% above Colorado average.

Depressive Symptoms 2.2%

70% below Colorado average.

Antipsychotic Use 18.3%

3% below Colorado average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 70.4%

25% below Colorado average.

Influenza Vaccine 94.6%

0% below Colorado average.

Lost Too Much Weight 5.0%

5% below Colorado average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 19.7%

74% worse than Colorado average

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.8%

26% worse than Colorado average

Influenza Vaccine 31.1%

59% worse than Colorado average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Progressive Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 90.0% ↑ 16.2pp vs 2022

Net Income $992,105 ↓ ~$828K vs 2022

Total Payroll $3,623,176 ↑ ~$692K vs 2022

Profit Margin 12.5% ↓ 17.3pp vs 2022

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Metric	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	69.9%	73.8%	90.0%
Beds	68	68	68
Net Income	-$223,400	$1,819,962	$992,105
Gross Revenue	$1,725,894	$6,121,165	$7,950,171
Operating Expenses	$1,957,149	$3,863,630	$6,317,677
Net Patient Revenue	$1,716,704	$5,683,591	$7,233,530
Total Payroll	$878,893	$2,931,246	$3,623,176
Profit Margin %	-12.9%	29.7%	12.5%
Medicare %	6.2%	8.9%	11.1%
Medicaid %	57.0%	71.1%	66.3%
Private %	36.9%	20.0%	22.6%
Revenue/Day	$296	$310	$324
Cost/Day	$338	$211	$283
Avg Length of Stay	165.7 days	117.4 days	91.0 days

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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Colorado 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).

CO Specifics: Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

General: Age 60+, Colorado resident.

Income Limits: ~$1,215/month (individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

CO Specifics: Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

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

Colorado Medicaid PACE

General: Age 55+, Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

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

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

CO Specifics: Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

General: Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).

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

CO Specifics: Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.

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

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

CO Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Progressive Care Center

Progressive Care Center is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Progressive Care Center is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Progressive Care Center

Progressive Care Center is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Progressive Care Center is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has limited availability

Who this home usually serves

Mix of rehab and long-term care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Dining & Nutrition

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Colorado Seniors

Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

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

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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