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.

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Overview of Pine Shadows Manor

Situated in the peaceful neighborhood of Bryant Drive, Sylvester, GA, Pine Shadows Retirement Manor is an idyllic senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. The community features a selection of cozy suites including standard, deluxe, and handicapped. Committed to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, Pine Shadows Retirement Manor provides round-the-clock care and assistance with a team of friendly, dedicated, highly skilled professionals. Residents experience retirement with no worries and live life to the fullest.

The community values each resident’s individuality, providing them with care plans specifically devised to meet their unique needs and preferences. Meet new friends and create strong bonds through social activities carefully curated for residents’ best interests. Residents enjoy conversations over delicious and healthy meals served three times a day. Pine Shadows Retirement Manor provides an ideal place for relaxation and wellness with its beautiful campus surrounded by pine trees and gardens.

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Home Information Pine Shadows Manor

Bed Count (Facility Capacity)

Years in Business

Community Stability & Environment

Licensed Since Date when the facility's license was first issued by Georgia November 2, 2004 Long operating history
Operating for many years compared to similar facilities statewide often reflects stability and experience in regulated care.
Walk Score Walk Score in senior living communities measures how easy it is for residents to access essential services and amenities—like grocery stores, parks, pharmacies, and transit—without needing a car. 8 / 100 Very Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car. Very few walkable amenities. Minimal sidewalk infrastructure. Walking is practical only for recreation, not errands.

Safety, Compliance & Inspections Overview

All Visits Total number of inspections, complaint visits, and administrative visits conducted by Georgia regulators. 4 visits Equal to state average
These represent official inspections performed by California state analysts. A visit count equal to the state average reflects a standard level of oversight.
Violation Status Indicates this facility has regulatory violations on record. Has Violations
Violations on Record
Inspection Reports Opens the facility's official licensing and inspection record as maintained by the Georgia transparency or regulatory portal. View Inspection Reports

Facility & Licensing Details

County County in Georgia where the facility is located. WORTH
Facility Type Indicates the state-regulated license category used in Georgia (e.g., Residential Care Facility for the Elderly). PERSONAL CARE HOME
Administrator Name of the facility administrator. Mrs JOYCE WILLIAMS
Date Business Started The date the business reports it began operations. April 19, 2017

Types of Care at Pine Shadows Manor

Assisted Living Memory Care

202 Bryant Dr, Sylvester, GA 31791

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (229) 776-7565

Email:
[email protected]

Phone:
(229) 776-7565

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Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Official government program page

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia 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).
GA Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), adult day care (~$75/day), respite (240 hours/year), meals.

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.
Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits: Not applicable.
GA Specifics: Focus on metro and rural balance.

Services: In-home aide (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$75/day), facility stay (up to 5 days).

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Official government program page

General: Age 60+, Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.
Asset Limits: Not specified; need-based.
GA Specifics: Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), homemaker, adult day care ($80/day), respite (~5 days/year).

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Official government program page

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).
Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
GA Specifics: Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

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

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

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Official government program page

General: Age 55+, Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA Specifics: Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

Official government program page

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
GA Specifics: ~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

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

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Official government program page

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.
Income Limits (2025): ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA Specifics: Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), case management, adult day health ($80/day), respite (limited).

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (including SSI).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA Specifics: ~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

Services: Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes.

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Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Community Care Services Program

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia 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).
GA Specifics:
High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), adult day care (~$75/day), respite (240 hours/year), meals.

Official Program Page

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Respite Care Program

Requirements:

General:
Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.
Income Limits:
No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits:
Not applicable.
GA Specifics:
Focus on metro and rural balance.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: In-home aide (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$75/day), facility stay (up to 5 days).

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Requirements:

General:
Age 60+, Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025):
No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.
Asset Limits:
Not specified; need-based.
GA Specifics:
Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), homemaker, adult day care ($80/day), respite (~5 days/year).

Official Program Page

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025):
~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).
Asset Limits:
$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
GA Specifics:
Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Benefits without Contact:

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

Official Program Page

Georgia Medicaid PACE

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

Requirements:

General:
Age 55+, Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025):
~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA Specifics:
Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.

Official Program Page

Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.
Income Limits (2025):
~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits:
Not specified; income-focused.
GA Specifics:
~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

Benefits without Contact:

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

Official Program Page

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.
Income Limits (2025):
~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA Specifics:
Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), case management, adult day health ($80/day), respite (limited).

Official Program Page

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025):
~$1,004/month (including SSI).
Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA Specifics:
~$20-$489/month based on facility type.