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.

How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.

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Overview of Lifecare Medical Center

LifeCare Medical Center delivers compassionate care and trusted health services to families across northern Minnesota. The center is committed to improving the health and well-being of the community through various wellness programs and support services. With over 45 years of experience, it focuses on providing quality healthcare to its patients.

218-463-2006

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 5.95/day

Overall rating

5/5

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 45

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

75.3%

45-bed community

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

About this community

License Status

Approved

Facility Type

Assisted Living

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 245616

County: Roseau

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Centers

Health & Wellness Classes

Nutrition Consultations

Community Health Programs

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Birthing Center, Convenience Care, Cancer Care, Emergency Care, Telemedicine

Latest inspection

Date:October 17, 2025

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MN 56751

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75.3%

32.00

5/5

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Type of care: SNF AL

Community: MN 56751

Bed Count: 40

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: COMSTOCK, MEGAN

CCN: 245616

Occupancy: 75.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 32.00

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.9471

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 2/5

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Type of care: AL MC

Community: West Saint Paul

Bed Count: 20

Pets Allowed: No

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Type of care: AL

Community: Winona

Bed Count: 20

Pets Allowed: Yes

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Type of care: AL

Community: Willmar

Bed Count: 20

Pets Allowed: No

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Type of care: AL

Community: Faribault

Bed Count: 20

Pets Allowed: No

Roseau, MN 56751

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

15,104

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.5

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	11	8.1	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	7	8.3	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	31	7.8	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

3 staff

6.1hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

51 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

5 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Therapy Services

7 staff

1.3hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Dietary Services

3 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

7.3hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

8.7%

of total hours from contractors

1,310 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	28	3	31	8,126	91	100%	7.8
Registered Nurse	11	0	11	2,386	91	100%	8.1
Licensed Practical Nurse	7	0	7	1,985	91	100%	8.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist	4	0	4	476	57	63%	7.5
Dietitian	1	0	1	462	60	66%	7.7
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	456	57	63%	8
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	0	2	372	45	49%	7.9
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	337	46	51%	7.3
Administrator	2	0	2	278	36	40%	6
Medication Aide/Technician	2	0	2	85	11	12%	7.7
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	66	15	16%	4.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician	2	0	2	30	52	57%	0.6
Medical Director	1	0	1	21	3	3%	7
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	13	3	3%	4.2
Physical Therapy Assistant	2	0	2	12	24	26%	0.5
Speech Language Pathologist	1	0	1	1	1	1%	0.8

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Total Health inspections 3

50% below State average

State average: 6.0

Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total Health citations 6

74% below State average

State average: 23.2

2 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 4 citations

Complaint investigations 2 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below State average

State average: 0.7

Serious Health citations 0

100% below State average

State average: 0.5

Moderate Health citations 6

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Oct 16, 2025

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 06, 2024

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 13, 2023

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit - Other Nonprofit

Hospital-Based

Part of: LifeCare Medical Center

Resident Census by Payment Source

32 Total Residents

Medicaid 20 (62.5%)

Private Pay/Other 12 (37.5%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Member Group

Nurse Aide Training

Family Engagement

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

Active Family Council

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 14.1

26% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 11.1

Functional decline score 26.6

18% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 22.6

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 32.4%

71% above Minnesota average.

Walking Ability Worsened 28.1%

18% above Minnesota average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 19.2%

23% below Minnesota average.

Falls with Major Injury 5.3%

42% above Minnesota average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 0.0%

100% below Minnesota average.

Urinary Tract Infection 3.6%

31% above Minnesota average.

Depressive Symptoms 2.7%

38% below Minnesota average.

Antipsychotic Use 30.1%

75% above Minnesota average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

3% above Minnesota average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

4% above Minnesota average.

Lost Too Much Weight 4.5%

9% above Minnesota average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

12% better than Minnesota average

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Elderly Waiver

Minnesota Medicaid EW

General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

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

Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual, higher than most states).

MN Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Minnesota ECS

General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.

Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, varies).

Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual).

MN Specifics: Bridges gap for those ineligible for waivers.

Alternative Care (AC) Program

Minnesota Alternative Care Program

General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, NFLOC, not MA-eligible.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale copays.

Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual); home equity limit $713,000.

MN Specifics: CDCS option; statewide via counties.

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

Minnesota Senior Health Options

General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, eligible for MA and Medicare Parts A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (100% FPL for MA); spenddown allowed.

Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

MN Specifics: 7 health plans (e.g., UCare, HealthPartners); care coordinator assigned.

Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus

General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, MA-eligible, not on Medicare.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (100% FPL); spenddown allowed.

Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

MN Specifics: Includes EW services; 7 health plans available.

Consumer Support Grant (CSG)

Minnesota Consumer Support Grant

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Minnesota resident, eligible for MA personal care but opts for grant.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (MA-eligible); spenddown allowed.

Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual).

MN Specifics: Can hire family; statewide via counties.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Minnesota Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Minnesota 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).

MN Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

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

Minnesota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

MN Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Lifecare Medical Center

Lifecare Medical Center is an Assisted Living Home in Minnesota

Lifecare Medical Center is an Assisted Living Home in Minnesota

Lifecare Medical Center

Lifecare Medical Center is an Assisted Living Home in Minnesota

Lifecare Medical Center is an Assisted Living Home in Minnesota

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has availability

About this community

Additional licensing details

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Inspection History

Latest inspection

Inspection Reports

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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

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Minnesota Seniors

Elderly Waiver

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Alternative Care (AC) Program

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

Consumer Support Grant (CSG)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

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

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