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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 Pilgrim Manor

Pilgrim Manor is a senior living facility located in Plymouth, Indiana. It offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services in a homelike environment. The facility has been serving the community for over 50 years, providing personalized care plans and a variety of social activities for residents.

(574) 936-9943

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.42/day

Overall rating

1/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 78

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

76.1%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

54% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

35% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Medicaid

12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$3.2M

Operating loss

-$417.4K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$3,233,829.00

Operating loss

$-417,430.00

Payroll costs

$2.2M

67.5% of revenue

Other operating costs

$1.5M

Total costs $3.6M

78-bed community

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

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

NURSING HOME (Skilled Nursing Facility)

License Date

July 1, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 25-000030-1

CMS Certification Number: 155073

Ownership & operating entity

Pilgrim Manor is administrated by JAMES COMBS.

Profit status: OTHER

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of Nursing: CONNIE BENNETT

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Short Term Rehab

Long Term Care

Contact Information

Fax: (574) 936-4310

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Short Term Rehab, Long Term Care, Accommodations, Testimonials, Careers, Contact, Payments

Results

2 with citations

0 without citations

Show Inspection Reports

5 complaints

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

33 total citations

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

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$12,192,260.00

$5,615,054.00

46.1%

108.40

5/5

3.6901

5/5

3/5

5/5

Adams Heritage

SNF

IN 46773

71.6%

$5,068,983.00

$2,488,962.00

49.1%

39.10

5/5

4.1205

4/5

5/5

Addison Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center

SNF

IN 46304

100

DOBBEN, STEVEN

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$15,225,564.00

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34.8%

92.50

3/5

3.1554

2/5

3/5

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Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center

SNF

IN 47320

102

TROXWELL, MELANIE

75.6%

$12,342,683.00

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35%

77.20

2/5

3.5110

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Pilgrim Manor

SNF

IN 46563

76.1%

$3,202,425.00

$2,182,629.00

68.2%

65.20

1/5

3.4198

1/5

2/5

4/5

Adams Woodcrest

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IN 46733

Bed Count: 143

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 155747

Occupancy: 71.4%

Home Revenue: $12,192,260.00

Payroll Costs: $5,615,054.00

Payroll %: 46.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 108.40

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.6901

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Adams Heritage

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IN 46773

Bed Count: 61

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 155729

Occupancy: 71.6%

Home Revenue: $5,068,983.00

Payroll Costs: $2,488,962.00

Payroll %: 49.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 39.10

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.1205

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Addison Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IN 46304

Bed Count: 100

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: DOBBEN, STEVEN

CCN: 155805

Occupancy: 92.5%

Home Revenue: $15,225,564.00

Payroll Costs: $5,306,023.00

Payroll %: 34.8%

Avg Residents/Day: 92.50

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.1554

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 1

Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IN 47320

Bed Count: 102

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: TROXWELL, MELANIE

CCN: 155432

Occupancy: 75.6%

Home Revenue: $12,342,683.00

Payroll Costs: $4,315,019.00

Payroll %: 35%

Avg Residents/Day: 77.20

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.5110

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Pilgrim Manor

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IN 46563

Bed Count: 78

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 155073

Occupancy: 76.1%

Home Revenue: $3,202,425.00

Payroll Costs: $2,182,629.00

Payroll %: 68.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 65.20

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.4198

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 4/5

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

24,442

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.3

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	9	8.1	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	14	7.7	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	35	7.4	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.2hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

73 staff

7.5hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

4 staff

8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

10 staff

6hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

4 staff

6hs shift avg

Social Services

1 staff

2.8hs shift avg

Dietary Services

3 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

0.3%

of total hours from contractors

86 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	35	0	35	8,777	91	100%	7.4
Medication Aide/Technician	11	0	11	3,199	91	100%	7
Registered Nurse	8	1	9	2,611	91	100%	8.1
Licensed Practical Nurse	14	0	14	2,330	91	100%	7.7
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	0	2	990	89	98%	7.8
RN Director of Nursing	2	0	2	982	64	70%	7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	976	64	70%	8
Physical Therapy Assistant	4	0	4	685	66	73%	6.2
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist	4	0	4	642	74	81%	6
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Administrator	1	0	1	496	62	68%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	480	60	66%	8
Respiratory Therapist	2	0	2	471	69	76%	6.8
Dietitian	1	0	1	448	56	62%	8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	3	0	3	335	63	69%	5.2
Nurse Aide in Training	2	0	2	319	39	43%	7.6
Qualified Social Worker	1	0	1	125	45	49%	2.8
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	49	10	11%	4.9
Medical Director	0	1	1	15	9	10%	1.7

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Total Health inspections 4

33% below Indiana average

Indiana average: 6.0

Last Health inspection on Nov 2024

Total Health citations 26

Near Indiana average

Indiana average: 25.0

6.5 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 21 citations

Complaint investigations 11 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.2

Serious Health citations 1

67% above Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.6

Moderate Health citations 25

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Infection Control moderate citation Nov 27, 2024

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Nov 27, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Nov 27, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Nov 27, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: County Government

Part of: 222 Parkview Propco llc

Resident Census by Payment Source

75 Total Residents

Medicare 6 (8%)

Medicaid 49 (65.3%)

Private Pay/Other 20 (26.7%)

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 14.5

81% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 8.0

Functional decline score 28.9

70% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 17.1

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 28.4%

135% above Indiana average.

Walking Ability Worsened 27.5%

92% above Indiana average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 30.9%

26% above Indiana average.

Falls with Major Injury 3.7%

5% below Indiana average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.1%

6% below Indiana average.

Urinary Tract Infection 3.7%

201% above Indiana average.

Depressive Symptoms 6.6%

73% below Indiana average.

Antipsychotic Use 4.7%

63% below Indiana average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 93.1%

1% below Indiana average.

Influenza Vaccine 97.1%

2% above Indiana average.

Lost Too Much Weight 8.9%

57% above Indiana average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 68.2%

17% worse than Indiana average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.8%

42% better than Indiana average

Influenza Vaccine 79.2%

Near Indiana average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Pilgrim Manor based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 76.1% ↑ 12.4pp vs 2022

Net Income -$417,430 ↑ ~$2.3M vs 2022

Total Payroll $2,516,018 ↓ ~$2.1M vs 2022

Profit Margin -13.0% ↑ 36.6pp vs 2022

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	77.5%	74.6%	77.3%	73.1%	74.5%	74.1%	82.7%	85.5%	74.9%	63.7%	63.7%	76.1%
Beds	71	71	71	71	75	75	75	78	78	78	78	78
Net Income	-$133,143	$340,173	$70,620	-$32,492	-$236,870	-$236,901	$140,177	$251,993	-$448,630	-$894,928	-$2,682,509	-$417,430
Gross Revenue	$2,027,726	$4,693,755	$4,774,801	$4,605,509	$5,244,304	$5,412,470	$6,132,684	$6,345,205	$5,451,887	$5,207,267	$5,400,982	$3,202,425
Operating Expenses	$1,978,460	$3,616,494	$3,841,277	$3,787,278	$4,277,920	$4,341,373	$4,495,243	$4,871,758	$5,694,070	$5,308,105	$6,341,131	$3,228,022
Net Patient Revenue	$1,837,558	$4,017,274	$4,076,795	$3,882,368	$4,197,615	$4,266,557	$4,844,048	$5,348,092	$4,716,824	$3,968,018	$4,428,934	$2,797,578
Total Payroll	$1,160,969	$2,341,523	$2,511,772	$2,475,401	$2,801,072	$2,903,143	$2,982,993	$3,252,184	$3,887,033	$3,633,989	$4,566,565	$2,516,018
Profit Margin %	-6.6%	7.3%	1.5%	-0.7%	-4.5%	-4.4%	2.3%	4.0%	-8.2%	-17.2%	-49.7%	-13.0%
Medicare %	3.9%	7.4%	6.6%	6.3%	6.9%	6.5%	5.5%	4.7%	2.5%	2.4%	4.4%	3.6%
Medicaid %	63.4%	65.8%	70.4%	70.3%	70.6%	70.0%	68.3%	74.5%	78.5%	81.1%	81.3%	69.5%
Private %	32.6%	26.8%	23.0%	23.4%	22.6%	23.4%	26.2%	20.8%	18.9%	16.4%	14.3%	26.9%
Revenue/Day	$181	$208	$203	$205	$205	$210	$214	$220	$221	$219	$244	$256
Cost/Day	$195	$187	$192	$200	$209	$214	$199	$200	$266	$293	$350	$295
Avg Length of Stay	151.1 days	219.6 days	250.5 days	315.5 days	280.2 days	209.1 days	260.2 days	308.0 days	285.2 days	362.8 days	292.6 days	331.1 days

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana 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).

IN Specifics: Requires level-of-care determination.

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

General: Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).

Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual).

IN Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

General: Age 65+, or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (including SSI).

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

IN Specifics: ~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana 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).

IN Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

IN Specifics: 16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

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

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

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

IN Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Indiana 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).

IN Specifics: High veteran demand statewide.

Pilgrim Manor

Pilgrim Manor is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Pilgrim Manor is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Pilgrim Manor

Pilgrim Manor is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Pilgrim Manor is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Staffing

Leadership

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Inspection History

11 visits/inspections

Results

5 complaints

33 total citations

Inspection Reports

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Health Inspection History

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Citations history (last 3 years)

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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

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Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Indiana Seniors

Aged and Disabled Waiver

CHOICE Program

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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