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 Medford Leas

Medford Leas is a senior independent living, continuing care retirement community located in Medford, NJ. It offers a variety of home styles and a rich array of activities and opportunities for residents aged 55 and older. The community is set within a beautiful nature preserve and arboretum, promoting an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

(609) 654-3000

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 11.33/day

Overall rating

5/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 126

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

60.2%

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

85% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

15% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$44.6M

Surplus of revenue

$7.2M

Voluntary non-profit home Other

Home revenue

$44,565,295.00

Surplus of revenue

$7,176,817.00

Payroll costs

$13.8M

30.9% of revenue

Other operating costs

$23.6M

Total costs $37.4M

126-bed community

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

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Comprehensive Personal Care Home

Additional licensing details

License number: 10C001

CMS Certification Number: 315144

Accreditations: Continuing Care Accreditation Commission (CARF), Five Star Quality Ranking, Accreditation Commission For Health Care (ACHC), SAGE CARE LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency Training – PLATINUM LEVEL, A.V. Powell & Associates- AVP Seal, SAGE CARE

Ownership & operating entity

Medford Leas is administrated by Ms. LISA HEINKEL.

Owner name: THE ESTAUGH T/A MEDFORD LEAS

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Independent Living

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age: 55

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wellness Center

Nature Preserve

Arboretum

Activities and Interest Groups

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Residences, Lifestyle, Fitness & Aquatics, Dining, Meet the Residents, Residents Association, Barton Arboretum, Area Attractions, FAQ, Discover Medford Leas, Wellness, Events, About Us, Careers, Giving, Directions

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120

PEACE CARE INC

90.8%

$21,678,116.00

$7,196,377.00

33.2%

111.10

5/5

4.0717

4/5

5/5

4/5

Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Medford Leas

SNF

NJ 08055

150

LOFTUS, ABBY

60.2%

$34,237,660.00

$13,792,638.00

40.3%

9.60

5/5

11.3257

3/5

5/5

Adroit Care Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

SNF

NJ 07065

122

ALEXANDER, SHERITA

84.5%

$17,857,981.00

$4,886,358.00

27.4%

114.50

4/5

3.2002

3/5

2/5

5/5

Peace Care St. Joseph’s

SNF

Jersey City

139

CHESTER, ERNEST

77.0%

$19,379,385.00

$8,013,894.00

41.4%

130.80

3/5

4.0441

3/5

4/5

Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Accelerate Skilled Nursing And Rehab Piscataway

SNF

NJ 08854

124

39.0%

$12,168,906.00

$3,599,583.00

29.6%

99.00

1/5

4.0972

1/5

2/5

4/5

Peace Care St. Ann‘s

Type of care: AL MC SNF RC

Community: Jersey City

Bed Count: 120

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: PEACE CARE INC

CCN: 315413

Occupancy: 90.8%

Home Revenue: $21,678,116.00

Payroll Costs: $7,196,377.00

Payroll %: 33.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 111.10

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.0717

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Bed Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Medford Leas

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: NJ 08055

Bed Count: 150

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: LOFTUS, ABBY

CCN: 315144

Occupancy: 60.2%

Home Revenue: $34,237,660.00

Payroll Costs: $13,792,638.00

Payroll %: 40.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 9.60

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 11.3257

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Adroit Care Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: NJ 07065

Bed Count: 122

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: ALEXANDER, SHERITA

CCN: 315198

Occupancy: 84.5%

Home Revenue: $17,857,981.00

Payroll Costs: $4,886,358.00

Payroll %: 27.4%

Avg Residents/Day: 114.50

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.2002

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 3

Peace Care St. Joseph’s

Type of care: AL MC SNF RC

Community: Jersey City

Bed Count: 139

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: CHESTER, ERNEST

CCN: 315452

Occupancy: 77.0%

Home Revenue: $19,379,385.00

Payroll Costs: $8,013,894.00

Payroll %: 41.4%

Avg Residents/Day: 130.80

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.0441

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 32

Bed Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Accelerate Skilled Nursing And Rehab Piscataway

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: NJ 08854

Bed Count: 124

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 315522

Occupancy: 39.0%

Home Revenue: $12,168,906.00

Payroll Costs: $3,599,583.00

Payroll %: 29.6%

Avg Residents/Day: 99.00

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.0972

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 1

Medford, NJ 08055

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

13,612

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

6.2

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	16	8	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	7	8.5	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	34	6.6	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

6.1hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

58 staff

7.2hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

9 staff

5hs shift avg

Therapy Services

16 staff

6.6hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

1 staff

2.6hs shift avg

Dietary Services

1 staff

2hs shift avg

Other Services

2 staff

4.1hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

21.8%

of total hours from contractors

2,965 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 5

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	34	0	34	3,911	91	100%	6.6
Registered Nurse	16	0	16	2,888	91	100%	8
Clinical Nurse Specialist	6	0	6	1,724	64	70%	5.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	3	3	998	72	79%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	0	2	2	840	66	73%	7.3
Licensed Practical Nurse	7	0	7	514	51	56%	8.5
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	471	64	70%	7.4
Administrator	1	0	1	440	55	60%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	2	0	2	348	63	69%	4.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant	1	2	3	262	64	70%	3.9
Physical Therapy Aide	0	5	5	259	47	52%	4.9
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	232	58	64%	4
Other Physician	2	0	2	230	63	69%	3.7
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	216	36	40%	6
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	140	54	59%	2.6
Dietitian	1	0	1	88	44	48%	2
Medical Director	1	0	1	48	25	27%	1.9
Nurse Aide in Training	1	0	1	3	1	1%	2.8

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Total Health inspections 2

50% below New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.0

Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

Total Health citations 8

62% below New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 20.9

4 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 8 citations

Complaint investigations 0 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.7

Serious Health citations 0

100% below New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.4

Moderate Health citations 8

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Administration moderate citation Feb 25, 2025

Corrected

Administration moderate citation Feb 25, 2025

Corrected

Administration moderate citation Feb 25, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Feb 25, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation

Resident Census by Payment Source

9 Total Residents

Medicare 7 (77.8%)

Private Pay/Other 2 (22.2%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

CCRC

Family Engagement

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

Active Resident Council

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 60.2%

24% worse than New Jersey average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than New Jersey average

Influenza Vaccine 84.4%

5% better than New Jersey average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Medford Leas based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 60.2% ↓ 5.7pp vs 2023

Net Income $7,176,817 ↑ ~$6.2M vs 2023

Total Payroll $16,794,897 ↑ ~$442K vs 2023

Profit Margin 21.0% ↑ 18.0pp vs 2023

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	99.2%	90.6%	95.4%	77.5%	69.8%	61.3%	59.5%	83.2%	82.9%	73.3%	70.6%	65.9%	60.2%
Beds	67	68	67	67	24	24	24	150	150	150	150	150	150
Net Income	$412,463	-$2,269,540	$5,457,158	$3,785,793	$2,375,318	$2,713,510	$2,965,658	$533,269	-$2,938,425	$13,811,466	$2,800,259	$999,757	$7,176,817
Gross Revenue	$36,936,785	$34,118,249	$39,080,933	$41,634,946	$39,626,884	$39,330,798	$33,104,189	$33,640,811	$35,093,471	$32,029,446	$32,717,633	$33,718,158	$34,237,660
Operating Expenses	$26,980,247	$27,019,016	$28,255,660	$29,728,119	$30,649,420	$31,480,713	$32,499,770	$32,630,470	$33,099,575	$32,712,556	$32,761,886	$33,785,630	$34,961,069
Net Patient Revenue	$26,043,432	$21,640,344	$27,623,023	$29,669,869	$28,618,880	$29,445,906	$29,850,608	$30,232,091	$31,476,671	$29,434,691	$30,028,329	$30,956,805	$31,810,425
Total Payroll	$13,551,966	$13,771,731	$14,446,945	$14,996,788	$15,715,498	$16,333,408	$16,695,633	$16,934,346	$17,122,950	$16,669,609	$16,005,556	$16,353,231	$16,794,897
Profit Margin %	1.1%	-6.7%	14.0%	9.1%	6.0%	6.9%	9.0%	1.6%	-8.4%	43.1%	8.6%	3.0%	21.0%
Medicare %	16.8%	19.5%	20.5%	28.6%	43.3%	75.1%	89.8%	8.0%	8.2%	4.3%	6.1%	6.6%	8.0%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Private %	83.2%	80.5%	79.5%	71.4%	56.7%	24.9%	10.2%	92.0%	91.8%	95.7%	93.9%	93.4%	92.0%
Revenue/Day	$1,071	$962	$1,184	$1,565	$2,721	$5,482	$5,728	$664	$694	$731	$777	$858	$962
Cost/Day	$1,109	$1,201	$1,211	$1,568	$2,915	$5,861	$6,237	$716	$730	$813	$848	$937	$1,057
Avg Length of Stay	139.0 days	100.0 days	101.5 days	64.7 days	40.8 days	18.3 days	19.1 days	21.7 days	20.6 days	20.8 days	17.4 days	20.5 days	21.4 days

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

General: Age 65+ or disabled, New Jersey 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).

NJ Specifics: High urban demand; managed care model.

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

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

Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).

NJ Specifics: Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

General: Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

Income Limits (2025): ~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

NJ Specifics: Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

General: Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

Income Limits (2025): ~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

NJ Specifics: Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, NJ 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).

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

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

General: Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.

Income Limits (2025): ~$150,000/year (combined household, projected).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; home ownership required.

NJ Specifics: Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

General: Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.

Income Limits (2025): ~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

NJ Specifics: Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

General: Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.

Income Limits (2025): ~$500,000/year (projected, subject to final regs).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; home ownership required.

NJ Specifics: Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

General: Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

NJ Specifics: Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.

Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

New Jersey LIHEAP

General: Age 60+ prioritized, NJ resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

NJ Specifics: Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid available.

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

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

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

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

NJ Specifics: 21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

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

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

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

Medford Leas

Medford Leas is a Nursing Home in New Jersey

Medford Leas is a Nursing Home in New Jersey

Medford Leas

Medford Leas is a Nursing Home in New Jersey

Medford Leas is a Nursing Home in New Jersey

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

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Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

Stay NJ

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