Fellowship Square Surprise

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3.5 miles from city center

Description

Fellowship Square is an exceptional not-for-profit Christian care community that goes above and beyond to provide excellent services tailored to seniors’ needs, including affordable assisted living. With independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and healthcare services all in one place, this remarkable community creates an environment of peace and security for its residents.

The grounds are meticulously maintained, offering a serene and inviting atmosphere to call home in beautiful Surprise, Arizona. With emergency call systems in place, caregivers are available 24/7, ensuring residents receive immediate assistance. Weekly housekeeping and laundry services alleviate the burden of household chores, allowing residents to focus on the things that truly matter. Whether receiving top-notch healthcare services or engaging in social activities, every aspect of life at Fellowship Square is designed to enhance well-being and create meaningful connections.

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What does this place offer?

Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed

Housing Options Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type 3-story

Amenities

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care

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Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Arizona 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).
AZ Specifics: Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, nursing home care, medical services, transportation (10 trips/month).

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

General: Age 60+, Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual).
AZ Specifics: Limited funding; waitlists common.

Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), respite care (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$60/day).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

AZ SCSEP

General: Age 55+, Arizona resident, unemployed, low-income.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,519/month (125% of poverty level, individual).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-driven.
AZ Specifics: Wages at highest of federal/state/local minimum ($14.35/hour in 2025).

Services: Paid training (20 hours/week), job placement (avg. $300-$500/month earnings), career counseling.

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

General: Age 60+ priority, Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
AZ Specifics: High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Services: Insulation, weather stripping, HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings).

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

General: Age 62+, Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,645/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).
Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).
AZ Specifics: Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Services: Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month), on-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value).

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

General: Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits: Not applicable; need-based.
AZ Specifics: Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

General: Age 60+ or disabled, Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.
Income Limits: Above Medicaid threshold but low-income (~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-driven eligibility.
AZ Specifics: Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.

Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), personal care (limited hours), respite care (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).

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ALTCS

Arizona Long Term Care System

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Arizona 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).
AZ Specifics: Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Benefits

Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, nursing home care, medical services, transportation (10 trips/month).

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

Eligibility

General: Age 60+, Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual).
AZ Specifics: Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits

Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), respite care (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$60/day).

AZ SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility

General: Age 55+, Arizona resident, unemployed, low-income.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,519/month (125% of poverty level, individual).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-driven.
AZ Specifics: Wages at highest of federal/state/local minimum ($14.35/hour in 2025).

Benefits

Services: Paid training (20 hours/week), job placement (avg. $300-$500/month earnings), career counseling.

AZ WAP

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Eligibility

General: Age 60+ priority, Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
AZ Specifics: High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Benefits

Services: Insulation, weather stripping, HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings).

AZ Section 202

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

Eligibility

General: Age 62+, Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,645/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).
Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).
AZ Specifics: Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Benefits

Services: Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month), on-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value).

AZ CARES

Arizona CARES Program

Eligibility

General: Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits: Not applicable; need-based.
AZ Specifics: Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

Benefits

Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

Eligibility

General: Age 60+ or disabled, Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.
Income Limits: Above Medicaid threshold but low-income (~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-driven eligibility.
AZ Specifics: Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.