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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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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.

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Childserve Habilitation Center

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Overview of Childserve Habilitation Center

ChildServe helps children with special healthcare needs live a great life. As a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children’s specialty hospital, ChildServe offers complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services.

(515) 331-8108 communications@childserve.org

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating

5/5

Iowa average: 3.1/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Iowa average: 2.9/5

Staffing

5/5

Iowa average: 3.5/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Iowa average: 3.3/5

Nursing care per resident

4h 37m per day

This home provides 7% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Iowa average: 4h 18m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 74

74-bed community

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

35 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Free Standing NF

License Date

January 7, 1991

License Expiration

May 1, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 770916

Certification type: FALSE

County: Polk

Ownership & operating entity

Childserve Habilitation Center is administrated by Cody Campbell.

Care Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Fax: 5157278757

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Autism, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Autism Day Program, Family Education & Support, Life Skills Program, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Outpatient Therapy, Social Groups, Community Based, Case Management, Childcare, Day Habilitation, Medical Childcare, Homecare, Homes, Respite, Supported Community Living, Outpatient Rehabilitation, Adaptive Equipment, Occupational Therapy, Orthotics, Physical Therapy, Prosthetics, Rehabilitation Medicine Clinic, Speech-Language Pathology, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Post-Surgical, Infants & Toddlers, Burn & Wound, Behavioral Health, Autism Services, Mental Health Therapy, Pediatric Psychology, Psychiatry, Complex Medical Care, Inpatient Complex Medical Care, Medical Childcare, Respiratory Care, Technology-Dependent Care, Specialty Clinics, Complex Care Clinic, Concussion Clinic, Developmental Clinic, Feeding & Swallowing Clinic, Home Enteral Nutrition Clinic, Rehabilitation Medicine Clinic, Brain Injury Program, Concussion Clinic, Concussion Baseline Screening, Inpatient Brain Injury Program, Outpatient Therapy, Supported Community Living

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Latest inspection

Date:December 23, 2025

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Type of care: SNF AL

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Bed Count: 74

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 16A001

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Adj Nurse Hours: 4.6151

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

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Operator: CITY OF AKRON

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Occupancy: 98.1%

Home Revenue: $4,650,730.00

Payroll Costs: $2,144,112.00

Payroll %: 46.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 42.00

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.7098

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

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Citations: 4

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+30%

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Community: IA 500478733

Bed Count: 46

Pets Allowed: No

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CCN: 165311

Occupancy: 80.5%

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Payroll %: 59.9%

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Payroll %: 42.7%

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

General: Age 65+, Iowa 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).

IA Specifics: Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

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

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

IA Specifics: Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa 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).

IA Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

General: Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

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

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

IA Specifics: Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

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

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

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

IA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

IA Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.

Able Up Iowa

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.

Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.

Asset Limits: Not specified; credit-based.

IA Specifics: Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

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Childserve Habilitation Center

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Quality ratings

Nursing care per resident

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

Contact Information

Programs & Activities

Inspection History

18 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Inspection Reports

Compare Nursing Homes around Iowa

Places of interest near Childserve Habilitation Center

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Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Iowa Seniors

Elderly Waiver

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

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