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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 Sansbury Care Center

Sansbury Care Center is a skilled and personal care facility serving religious and lay women in rural Springfield, KY. It provides quality, personalized, and compassionate care services to the center’s 48 residents. The facility is located adjacent to the historic St. Catharine motherhouse of the Dominican Sisters of Peace.

(859)336-3974

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 6.19/day

Overall rating

4/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 59

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

78.1%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for

Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

46% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Medicaid

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

Typical stay 5 - 6 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$7.4M

Surplus of revenue

$90.8K

Voluntary non-profit home Other

Home revenue

$7,435,132.00

Surplus of revenue

$90,835.00

Payroll costs

$3.7M

49.4% of revenue

Other operating costs

$3.7M

Total costs $7.3M

59-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

Long Term Care (Nursing Facility, Personal Care)

License Date

August 1, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 100505

CMS Certification Number: 185297

County: WASHINGTON

Ownership & operating entity

Sansbury Care Center is administrated by MEGAN FINNIE.

Owner name: SANSBURY CARE CENTER, INC.

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Bedford Springs Health and Rehabilitation

SNF

KY 40006

HAWLEY, KAIJON

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$4,894,268.00

$1,913,420.00

39.1%

48.40

5/5

3.1565

4/5

2/5

5/5

Sansbury Care Center

SNF

KY 40061

SANSBURY CARE CENTER, INC.

78.1%

$4,884,880.00

$3,671,169.00

75.2%

44.80

4/5

6.1889

4/5

5/5

1/5

Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation

SNF

KY 42141

HERBSTMAN, MOSHE

82.7%

$8,631,885.00

$2,825,267.00

32.7%

88.30

4/5

3.2236

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2/5

Berea Health and Rehabilitation

SNF

KY 40403

BROOKS, PAMELA

92.2%

$9,798,049.00

$3,914,754.00

40%

78.90

3/5

2.9021

4/5

1/5

4/5

Auburn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

SNF

KY 42206

BOLSTER, NANCY

62.0%

$4,023,909.00

$1,805,984.00

44.9%

49.60

3/5

1.4392

4/5

1/5

2/5

Bedford Springs Health and Rehabilitation

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KY 40006

Bed Count: 60

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: HAWLEY, KAIJON

CCN: 185358

Occupancy: 82.1%

Home Revenue: $4,894,268.00

Payroll Costs: $1,913,420.00

Payroll %: 39.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 48.40

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.1565

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Sansbury Care Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KY 40061

Bed Count: 59

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: SANSBURY CARE CENTER, INC.

CCN: 185297

Occupancy: 78.1%

Home Revenue: $4,884,880.00

Payroll Costs: $3,671,169.00

Payroll %: 75.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 44.80

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 6.1889

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 1/5

Number of Fines: 1

Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KY 42141

Bed Count: 94

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: HERBSTMAN, MOSHE

CCN: 185229

Occupancy: 82.7%

Home Revenue: $8,631,885.00

Payroll Costs: $2,825,267.00

Payroll %: 32.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 88.30

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.2236

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 1

Berea Health and Rehabilitation

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KY 40403

Bed Count: 84

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BROOKS, PAMELA

CCN: 185384

Occupancy: 92.2%

Home Revenue: $9,798,049.00

Payroll Costs: $3,914,754.00

Payroll %: 40%

Avg Residents/Day: 78.90

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 2.9021

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 2

Auburn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KY 42206

Bed Count: 66

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BOLSTER, NANCY

CCN: 185049

Occupancy: 62.0%

Home Revenue: $4,023,909.00

Payroll Costs: $1,805,984.00

Payroll %: 44.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 49.60

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 1.4392

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 2/5

SAINT CATHARINE, KY 40061

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

26,158

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.6

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	11	8.3	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	9	8.6	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	34	7.6	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

69 staff

8hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

4 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Therapy Services

9 staff

4.2hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

1 staff

3.1hs shift avg

Dietary Services

10 staff

7.5hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

7.3hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

0.6%

of total hours from contractors

166 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	34	0	34	10,026	91	100%	7.6
Medication Aide/Technician	8	0	8	3,813	91	100%	8.8
Other Dietary Services Staff	10	0	10	3,203	90	99%	7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse	9	0	9	2,061	91	100%	8.6
Registered Nurse	11	0	11	1,938	91	100%	8.3
RN Director of Nursing	3	0	3	1,306	66	73%	8
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	1,065	66	73%	7.9
Administrator	1	0	1	491	61	67%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	452	57	63%	7.9
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	425	58	64%	7.3
Physical Therapy Assistant	1	0	1	330	51	56%	6.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician	2	0	2	318	62	68%	5.1
Nurse Aide in Training	4	0	4	277	25	27%	7.5
Qualified Social Worker	1	0	1	195	62	68%	3.1
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	2	2	137	48	53%	2.9
Physical Therapy Aide	1	0	1	93	35	38%	2.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	22	16	18%	1.4
Speech Language Pathologist	0	2	2	6	2	2%	2.8
Medical Director	0	1	1	1	1	1%	1

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Total Health inspections 3

Near Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 2.9

Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total Health citations 5

63% below Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 13.5

1.67 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 5 citations

Complaint investigations 0 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.1

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 0.6

Moderate Health citations 5

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Nutrition moderate citation Jul 02, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Aug 08, 2024

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Dec 05, 2019

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Dec 05, 2019

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit (Church)

Resident Census by Payment Source

44 Total Residents

Medicare 1 (2.3%)

Medicaid 40 (90.9%)

Private Pay/Other 3 (6.8%)

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 12.6

20% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 10.5

Functional decline score 23.2

22% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 18.9

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 32.0%

90% above Kentucky average.

Walking Ability Worsened 17.4%

11% below Kentucky average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 20.2%

2% below Kentucky average.

Falls with Major Injury 2.8%

27% below Kentucky average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 1.4%

76% below Kentucky average.

Urinary Tract Infection 4.4%

136% above Kentucky average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% below Kentucky average.

Antipsychotic Use 26.4%

69% above Kentucky average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.8%

4% above Kentucky average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

4% above Kentucky average.

Lost Too Much Weight 9.5%

40% above Kentucky average.

Total fines amount $5K

This home paid 92% less in fines than the state average.

Kentucky average: $63K

Number of Fines 1

This home received 57% fewer fines than the state average.

Kentucky average: 2.3

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

Kentucky average: 0.3

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Aug 8, 2024

$5K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

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

Occupancy Rate 78.1% ↑ 8.4pp vs 2023

Net Income $90,835 ↑ ~$179K vs 2023

Total Payroll $4,571,056 ↑ ~$285K vs 2023

Profit Margin 1.9% ↑ 4.1pp vs 2023

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	93.6%	90.3%	94.6%	95.7%	93.4%	92.4%	90.8%	94.9%	84.5%	79.2%	74.4%	69.7%	78.1%
Beds	59	59	59	59	59	59	59	59	59	59	59	59	59
Net Income	-$169,686	$210,238	$254,056	-$17,448	-$263,478	-$30,833	$298,762	$95,720	-$137,960	-$38,517	-$95,024	-$88,101	$90,835
Gross Revenue	$3,435,861	$3,325,668	$3,566,809	$3,791,336	$3,891,150	$4,282,820	$4,362,855	$4,525,379	$4,637,869	$4,234,781	$4,262,365	$4,028,889	$4,884,880
Operating Expenses	$4,882,959	$5,004,165	$5,173,889	$5,234,615	$5,295,087	$5,135,016	$5,233,350	$5,337,880	$5,452,130	$5,592,465	$5,539,770	$5,949,894	$6,282,328
Net Patient Revenue	$2,845,538	$2,789,642	$3,137,084	$3,162,002	$3,115,689	$3,162,194	$3,215,670	$3,147,299	$3,115,023	$3,345,986	$3,463,924	$3,374,365	$3,822,909
Total Payroll	$3,439,810	$3,471,578	$3,678,255	$3,742,151	$3,834,483	$3,640,701	$3,728,187	$3,658,724	$3,972,045	$3,988,065	$3,868,025	$4,285,952	$4,571,056
Profit Margin %	-4.9%	6.3%	7.1%	-0.5%	-6.8%	-0.7%	6.9%	2.1%	-3.0%	-0.9%	-2.2%	-2.2%	1.9%
Medicare %	1.6%	1.9%	4.5%	4.5%	2.7%	2.2%	4.6%	2.6%	2.0%	4.5%	2.4%	2.9%	2.8%
Medicaid %	71.2%	70.3%	68.9%	66.2%	68.7%	74.3%	67.8%	69.8%	72.7%	71.1%	79.4%	84.5%	81.9%
Private %	27.2%	27.8%	26.6%	29.3%	28.6%	23.5%	27.6%	27.5%	25.4%	24.4%	18.2%	12.6%	15.3%
Revenue/Day	$141	$143	$154	$153	$154	$159	$164	$154	$171	$196	$216	$225	$227
Cost/Day	$242	$257	$254	$254	$262	$258	$268	$261	$299	$328	$346	$397	$373
Avg Length of Stay	752.9 days	588.1 days	423.0 days	619.2 days	395.0 days	811.4 days	821.9 days	847.3 days	554.6 days	662.4 days	1,168.2 days	982.7 days	763.9 days

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Home and Community Based Waiver

Kentucky Medicaid HCB Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky 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).

KY Specifics: Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Hart-Supported Living Program

KY Hart-Supported Living

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

KY Specifics: Competitive grants; limited availability.

Kentucky Homecare Program

General: Age 60+, Kentucky resident, at risk of nursing home placement, not eligible for Medicaid waivers.

Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year individual).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based focus.

KY Specifics: 15 AAAs; rural focus; not in nursing homes.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kentucky Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky 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).

KY Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; auto Extra Help for Part D.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kentucky NFCSP Respite Care

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

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

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

KY Specifics: 15 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

General: Grandparents (often 55+) as primary caregivers to grandchildren under 18, Kentucky resident, not on Kinship Care.

Income Limits (2025): ~$31,225/year (individual); varies by AAA.

Asset Limits: Not strictly assessed; need-based.

KY Specifics: Max $1,500/year; statewide via AAAs.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kentucky SCSEP

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

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

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

KY Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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

Kentucky VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

KY Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.

Sansbury Care Center

Sansbury Care Center is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

Sansbury Care Center is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

Sansbury Care Center

Sansbury Care Center is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

Sansbury Care Center is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

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Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

Breakdown by payment type

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Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

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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

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

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 Kentucky Seniors

Home and Community Based Waiver

Hart-Supported Living Program

Kentucky Homecare Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

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