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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 Woodland Heights

Woodland Heights Senior Living is an Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care building located in Little Rock, Arkansas. It offers a range of services including respite stays and memory care programs. The facility promotes independence and dignity for its residents.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.37/day

Overall rating

3/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 124

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

89.3%

118

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

46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 19 days

Private pay

53% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 12 - 13 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$23.3M

Operating deficit

-$411.9K

Voluntary non-profit home Other

Home revenue

$23,260,406.00

Operating deficit

$-411,886.00

Payroll costs

$7.7M

32.9% of revenue

Other operating costs

$16.0M

Total costs $23.7M

124-bed community

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

About this community

License Status

LICENSED

Facility Type

PERSONAL CARE HOMES

Additional licensing details

License number: 200630

CMS Certification Number: 395678

County: LYCOMING

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: WILLIAMSPORT HOME, INC.

Profit status: NON-PROFIT

Care Services

Respite Care

Memory Care

Independent Living

All Levels of Care

Independent Living

Assisted Living

Memory Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon & Spa

Fitness Center

Pool

Additional Storage

On-Site Laundry

Private Bus Transportation

Chapel

Library

Covered Parking

Private Dining Room

Multiple Dining Venues

Billiards

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Stays, Events

Results

6 with citations

0 without citations

Show Inspection Reports

1 complaint

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

41 total citations

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

1 enforcement action

Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.

Waivers: 0

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Woodland Heights

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Chestnut Hill Lodge

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Arbutus Park Manor

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: PA 15904

Bed Count: 176

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BEGLIN, JULIAN

CCN: 396069

Occupancy: 64.7%

Home Revenue: $15,050,542.00

Payroll Costs: $8,441,928.00

Payroll %: 56.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 99.30

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.6620

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 3

Artman Lutheran Home

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: PA 19002

Bed Count: 187

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: ENGSTROM, PAUL

CCN: 395922

Occupancy: 94.4%

Home Revenue: $28,157,874.00

Payroll Costs: $10,424,248.00

Payroll %: 37%

Avg Residents/Day: 56.90

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.4263

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Christ the King Manor

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: PA 15801

Bed Count: 160

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BADACH, ANN

CCN: 395460

Occupancy: 192.6%

Home Revenue: $22,878,610.00

Payroll Costs: $11,020,988.00

Payroll %: 48.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 119.60

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.0471

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

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Woodland Heights

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: PA 17701

Bed Count: 129

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: CONNOLLY, HIEN

CCN: 395678

Occupancy: 89.3%

Home Revenue: $21,520,852.00

Payroll Costs: $7,651,553.00

Payroll %: 35.6%

Avg Residents/Day: 118.40

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.3682

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Chestnut Hill Lodge

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Glenside

Bed Count: 181

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: CH OPERATING HOLDINGS LLC

CCN: 395334

Occupancy: 92.1%

Home Revenue: $18,643,473.00

Payroll Costs: $5,460,491.00

Payroll %: 29.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 161.50

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.1846

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 3

Living Spaces & Floor Plans

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Memory Care Studio

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260

Total Staff

134

Employees

126

Contractors

52,136

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.5

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	17	7	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	65	7.6	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	137	7.7	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

4 staff

8.2hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

221 staff

7.6hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

9 staff

8.3hs shift avg

Therapy Services

15 staff

6.6hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

6.6hs shift avg

Dietary Services

7 staff

7.5hs shift avg

Other Services

2 staff

8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

23.4%

of total hours from contractors

12,196 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 78 Registered Nurse: 4 Licensed Practical Nurse: 23 Administrator: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	59	78	137	25,768	91	100%	7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse	42	23	65	11,649	91	100%	7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist	8	0	8	2,636	72	79%	8.3
Registered Nurse	13	4	17	2,267	91	100%	7
Physical Therapy Aide	0	5	5	1,806	76	84%	7.1
Other Dietary Services Staff	6	0	6	1,650	91	100%	7.3
Speech Language Pathologist	0	4	4	1,261	71	78%	6.8
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	3	3	687	71	78%	5.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	2	2	577	68	75%	5.3
Administrator	0	3	3	512	64	70%	8
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	500	63	69%	7.9
Dietitian	1	0	1	498	62	68%	8
RN Director of Nursing	2	0	2	491	57	63%	8.1
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	466	59	65%	7.9
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	463	55	60%	8.4
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	440	55	60%	8
Qualified Social Worker	0	2	2	429	65	71%	6.6
Medical Director	0	1	1	35	3	3%	11.7

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Total Health inspections 5

25% below Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 6.7

Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

Total Health citations 36

15% above Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 31.3

7.2 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 33 citations

Complaint investigations 12 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.3

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.6

Moderate Health citations 34

Minor Health citations 2

Citations history (last 3 years)

Pharmacy moderate citation Feb 28, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Feb 28, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Feb 28, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Feb 28, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation

Resident Census by Payment Source

116 Total Residents

Medicare 34 (29.3%)

Medicaid 51 (44%)

Private Pay/Other 31 (26.7%)

Specialized Care Beds

25 Total Specialty Beds

19.4% of Bed Capacity

Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds

19.4%

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Member Group

Nurse Aide Training

CCRC

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 14.2

29% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 11.0

Functional decline score 29.9

35% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 22.2

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 31.6%

67% above Pennsylvania average.

Walking Ability Worsened 23.0%

9% above Pennsylvania average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 35.2%

32% above Pennsylvania average.

Falls with Major Injury 3.6%

11% above Pennsylvania average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.6%

34% below Pennsylvania average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.4%

21% below Pennsylvania average.

Depressive Symptoms 1.8%

68% below Pennsylvania average.

Antipsychotic Use 24.6%

44% above Pennsylvania average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

15% above Pennsylvania average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

7% above Pennsylvania average.

Lost Too Much Weight 9.0%

36% above Pennsylvania average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.1%

44% better than Pennsylvania average

Antipsychotic medication increase 2.7%

75% worse than Pennsylvania average

Influenza Vaccine 97.0%

41% better than Pennsylvania average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Woodland Heights based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 89.3% ↑ 10.9pp vs 2022

Net Income -$411,886 ↑ ~$3.3M vs 2022

Total Payroll $12,926,230 ↑ ~$1.6M vs 2022

Profit Margin -1.9% ↑ 18.1pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	94.4%	94.8%	92.8%	91.9%	93.7%	96.4%	97.9%	96.7%	96.6%	91.0%	83.3%	78.4%	89.3%
Beds	129	129	129	129	129	129	129	129	129	129	129	129	129
Net Income	$504,834	$257,912	$769,852	$77,775	$319,183	$764,066	$729,147	$63,902	$1,181,408	-$251,926	$1,022,482	-$3,705,239	-$411,886
Gross Revenue	$11,031,740	$11,252,315	$11,207,994	$11,795,458	$18,403,081	$19,708,660	$20,109,196	$21,142,175	$21,519,970	$20,534,280	$19,546,683	$18,484,626	$21,520,852
Operating Expenses	$13,849,818	$13,892,478	$13,849,831	$14,945,598	$15,582,334	$16,666,092	$17,228,912	$17,434,453	$17,651,504	$19,265,629	$17,998,063	$17,727,861	$19,865,034
Net Patient Revenue	$10,250,868	$9,798,289	$9,704,105	$9,970,841	$15,450,933	$16,254,993	$16,649,624	$16,839,125	$17,157,693	$16,471,160	$15,557,241	$14,452,559	$17,713,594
Total Payroll	$7,869,121	$7,948,422	$8,230,601	$8,739,950	$9,595,562	$10,071,763	$10,570,459	$11,070,472	$11,165,925	$12,080,133	$11,744,223	$11,314,816	$12,926,230
Profit Margin %	4.6%	2.3%	6.9%	0.7%	1.7%	3.9%	3.6%	0.3%	5.5%	-1.2%	5.2%	-20.0%	-1.9%
Medicare %	14.6%	11.4%	11.5%	13.1%	17.1%	15.2%	10.9%	10.4%	10.0%	8.6%	9.6%	8.8%	10.5%
Medicaid %	59.9%	59.7%	55.1%	54.1%	51.8%	53.1%	52.9%	58.9%	53.4%	55.3%	54.8%	57.9%	52.8%
Private %	25.5%	29.0%	33.4%	32.8%	31.1%	31.7%	36.1%	30.7%	36.6%	36.2%	35.6%	33.3%	36.6%
Revenue/Day	$231	$219	$222	$230	$350	$357	$361	$370	$377	$384	$397	$392	$421
Cost/Day	$312	$310	$317	$345	$353	$366	$374	$383	$388	$449	$459	$480	$473
Avg Length of Stay	163.4 days	183.5 days	178.3 days	139.2 days	125.3 days	114.3 days	124.3 days	130.4 days	129.5 days	133.0 days	125.7 days	121.0 days	84.2 days

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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid CHC

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Pennsylvania 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) (excludes home, car).

PA Specifics: Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

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

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

Asset Limits: $8,000 (individual).

PA Specifics: Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

General: Age 55+, PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

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

PA Specifics: 16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, PA 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).

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

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Pennsylvania LIHEAP

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

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

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

PA Specifics: Cash grants and crisis aid; serves ~600,000 households annually.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

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

Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

PA Specifics: High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Pennsylvania SCSEP

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

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

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

PA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

PA Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

General: Age 65+, PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).

Income Limits (2025): ~$45,000/year (individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

PA Specifics: Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

General: Age 60+, PA resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

PA Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

Woodland Heights

Woodland Heights is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

Woodland Heights is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

Woodland Heights

Woodland Heights is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

Woodland Heights is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

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Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

This home usually has limited availability

Who this home usually serves

Mix of rehab and long-term care

Breakdown by payment type

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Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Inspection History

7 visits/inspections

Results

1 complaint

41 total citations

1 enforcement action

Inspection Reports

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Staff by Category

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Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Specialized Care Beds

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

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Short-stay resident measures

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Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

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Financial Aid for Pennsylvania Seniors

Community HealthChoices (CHC)

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

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