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.

What services do you offer?

Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities Finding and ranking the best nursing homes Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research Senior-focused concierge medicine Senior-focused nutritionist Senior-focused personal training Memory care specialists Custom wheelchairs at all price points. Custom hearing aids Cosmetic skincare + dermatology Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat. Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.

Virtual Tours & Videos

Check out our photo album Check out our virtual tours Check out our home videos

Resident interviews at our senior living facilities

Check out our resident interviews

Longhorn Village | Austin, TX | Photos & Videos

Overview of Longhorn Village

Longhorn Village offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere that ensures a service delivered with compassion and respect. Offering assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing, the health center creates a vibrant atmosphere for seniors to maintain their independence and individuality. Longhorn Village residential life is focused on the holistic wellness of its residents to optimize their fullest potential.
Community amenities help residents do as they please thanks to services such as housekeeping, physical therapy, memory care, fully-equipped bedrooms with utilities included, restaurant-style dining, short-term stays available, spiritual programs, specialized activities, and educational and social engagements.

(512) 266-5600

What families are saying

Personalized attention and individual support

The staff, particularly in maintenance, are highly regarded and demonstrate exceptional care and responsiveness towards residents, contributing positively to the community's atmosphere.

Personal attention Community Care & staff

There is a perception among some reviewers that the…

There is a perception among some reviewers that the administration prioritizes financial goals over resident needs, with concerns about transparency and decision-making in facility management and expansion efforts.

Managed by Ruth Hicks

Executive Director

Ruth Hicks serves as the Executive Director at Longhorn Village, overseeing the community’s operations with a dedicated focus on providing quality senior living services. She leads the team to ensure a warm and supportive environment for residents, drawing on her leadership role within the organization.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 5.59/day

Overall rating

5/5

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 60

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

44.7%

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

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

84% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 23 days

Private pay

14% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Medicaid

2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$20.9M

Deficit of revenue

-$6.2M

Governmental home City

Home revenue

$20,899,782.00

Deficit of revenue

$-6,230,179.00

Payroll costs

$7.0M

33.6% of revenue

Other operating costs

$20.1M

Total costs $27.1M

Comparison Chart

Compare Nursing Homes around Austin

Querencia at Barton Creek

SNF

SMITH, DANA

92.9%

$27,888,362.00

$10,201,103.00

36.6%

39.40

5/5

4.8093

5/5

Longhorn Village

SNF

HIBMA, STACY

44.7%

$3,017,929.00

$7,023,029.00

232.7%

31.50

5/5

5.5913

5/5

4/5

Barton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

SNF

Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation of North Austin

SNF

Sedona Trace Health & Wellness

SNF

Querencia at Barton Creek

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: SMITH, DANA

CCN: 676198

Occupancy: 92.9%

Home Revenue: $27,888,362.00

Payroll Costs: $10,201,103.00

Payroll %: 36.6%

Avg Residents/Day: 39.40

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.8093

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Longhorn Village

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: HIBMA, STACY

CCN: 676266

Occupancy: 44.7%

Home Revenue: $3,017,929.00

Payroll Costs: $7,023,029.00

Payroll %: 232.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 31.50

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.5913

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Barton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation of North Austin

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Sedona Trace Health & Wellness

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Guides for Better Senior Living

Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area

Nursing Home Data Explorer

Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now

The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It

Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Texas Seniors

Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)

TX Medicaid CCAD

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Texas resident, Medicaid-eligible, care need (not always nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
TX Specifics: Large state; rural access challenges.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.

Texas Community Care Services

TX CCS

Official government program page

General: Age 60+, Texas resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
TX Specifics: Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.

Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Texas AAA Services

Official government program page

General: Age 60+, TX resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
TX Specifics: 28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.

Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Texas Medicare Savings Program

Official government program page

General: Age 65+ or disabled, TX 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).
TX Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

General: Age 60+ prioritized, TX resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
TX Specifics: Priority for elderly/disabled; covers gas, electric, propane.

Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TX resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
TX Specifics: High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Texas SCSEP

Official government program page

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, TX resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not specified.
TX Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

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

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, TX resident, wartime service, 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).
TX Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Official government program page

General: Age 65+, TX resident, homeowner (homestead).
Income Limits (2025): None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
TX Specifics: $25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.

Services: Tax exemption or freeze (~$500-$1,000/year savings).

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Texas SFMNP

General: Age 60+, TX resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
TX Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.

Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Texas Seniors

TX Medicaid CCAD

Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled, Texas resident, Medicaid-eligible, care need (not always nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025):
~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
TX Specifics:
Large state; rural access challenges.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.

TX CCS

Texas Community Care Services

Requirements:

General:
Age 60+, Texas resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits:
~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits:
$5,000 (individual).
TX Specifics:
Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).

Official Program Page

Texas AAA Services

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Requirements:

General:
Age 60+, TX resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025):
None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits:
Not assessed.
TX Specifics:
28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.

Official Program Page

Texas Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled, TX 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).
TX Specifics:
Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

Official Program Page

Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 60+ prioritized, TX resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025):
~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
Asset Limits:
Not assessed.
TX Specifics:
Priority for elderly/disabled; covers gas, electric, propane.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Requirements:

General:
Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TX resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025):
No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
Asset Limits:
Not assessed.
TX Specifics:
High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).

Texas SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, TX resident.
Income Limits (2025):
~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits:
Not specified.
TX Specifics:
Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

Official Program Page

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, TX resident, wartime service, 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).
TX Specifics:
High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+, TX resident, homeowner (homestead).
Income Limits (2025):
None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits:
Not assessed.
TX Specifics:
$25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Tax exemption or freeze (~$500-$1,000/year savings).

Official Program Page

Texas SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 60+, TX resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025):
~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
Asset Limits:
Not assessed.
TX Specifics:
Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.

Who we are

Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way

We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.

Longhorn Village

Longhorn Village is a Nursing Home in Texas

Longhorn Village is a Nursing Home in Texas

Longhorn Village

Longhorn Village is a Nursing Home in Texas

Longhorn Village is a Nursing Home in Texas

What families are saying

Personalized attention and individual support

There is a perception among some reviewers that the…

Managed by Ruth Hicks

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

Comparison Chart

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Texas Seniors

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Texas Seniors

Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Texas Community Care Services

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

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

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Contact Us

Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way

Touring Checklist for Senior Living

Location

Community Spaces and Overall Environment

Services

Staffing

Accommodations

Finances

Other Notes

Send Checklist to Your Email

Write a review for Longhorn Village

Rate your overall experience with this community

Just a few quick questions

Your feedback is important to us.

Need Help?

Let us help you or a loved one find the perfect senior home.