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River Birch Senior Living #1

River Birch Senior Living #1 is a Memory Care Home in Illinois

River Birch Senior Living… is a Memory Care Home in Illinois

River Birch Senior Living #1

River Birch Senior Living #1

River Birch Senior Living #1 is a Memory Care Home in Illinois

River Birch Senior Living… is a Memory Care Home in Illinois

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Overview of River Birch Senior Living #1

River Birch Senior Living is a tightly knit assisted living and memory care living option– all catered with customized care. Residents are guaranteed to live comfortably and securely with the helpful support and easy accessibility that has become their standard for senior living. Management and staff are encouraged to be with their residents every step of their journey.
Community services include planned activities and events, scheduled transportation, housekeeping and linen services, and local physicians and specialists visits.

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What families are saying

Quality of care and staff professionalism

The staff at Birch Ridge, particularly Amber Fortenberry, are highly praised for their exceptional care and dedication, creating a supportive and compassionate environment for both residents and their families.

Care & staff

Activities, programs, and daily engagement

Birch Ridge offers a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, with residents actively engaging in social activities and forming a lively community, which significantly enhances the living experience.

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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
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Pets Allowed: No
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Illinois Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Care Program
  • General: Age 60+, Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,215/month (individual).
  • Asset Limits: $17,500 (individual, excludes home, car).
  • IL Specifics: High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/day), adult day services ($65/day), emergency home response systems ($30/month).
Illinois Respite Program
IL Respite (via NFCSP)
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Illinois resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • IL Specifics: Limited slots; urban/rural balance.
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Supportive Living Program (SLP)
Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
  • IL Specifics: ~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility), meals, housekeeping, medication management, respite (~240 hours/year).
Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver
Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, Illinois 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).
  • IL Specifics: Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating), homemaker, adult day care (~$60/day), respite (240 hours/year), home mods ($1,000 avg.).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Illinois Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois 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).
  • IL Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Illinois resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • IL Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Illinois Optional State Supplementation
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (including SSI).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • IL Specifics: ~$50-$500/month based on facility type.
  • Services: Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Illinois 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).
  • IL Specifics: High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Illinois Seniors

Illinois CCP

Community Care Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,215/month (individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $17,500 (individual, excludes home, car).
  • IL Specifics:
    High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/day), adult day services ($65/day), emergency home response systems ($30/month).
Official Program Page
IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Illinois Respite Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Illinois resident.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable.
  • IL Specifics:
    Limited slots; urban/rural balance.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
  • IL Specifics:
    ~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility), meals, housekeeping, medication management, respite (~240 hours/year).
Official Program Page
Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Illinois 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).
  • IL Specifics:
    Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating), homemaker, adult day care (~$60/day), respite (240 hours/year), home mods ($1,000 avg.).
Official Program Page
Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois 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).
  • IL Specifics:
    Three tiers; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Illinois SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Illinois resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • IL Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Official Program Page
Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,004/month (including SSI).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • IL Specifics:
    ~$50-$500/month based on facility type.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs.
Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Illinois 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).
  • IL Specifics:
    High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

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