The Best Retirement Homes in Leicester
Markfield Retirement Village is an award-winning retirement community designed for individuals aged 55 and above. The village, managed by Weeke Management Ltd., consists of 123 one or two-bedroom bungalows and flats, surrounded by accessible countryside, public footpaths, conservation areas, and the historic Bradgate Park. Markfield itself offers convenient amenities, including a Co-operative supermarket, local shops, pubs, restaurants, hairdressers, a post office, and a GP medical center, as well as a frequent bus service to Leicester, Coalville, and Loughborough.
The Retirement Village has a well-supported social center with monthly events and daily activities such as short mat bowls, snooker, keep fit, and a popular coffee bar. The village also provides various services to make life easier for residents, including bus services, prescription delivery, a visiting chiropodist, a butcher delivery service, fortnightly egg delivery, a mobile fish and chip van, a library with books available to borrow or order, and a guest suite for visitors of residents.
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Minimum Age: 55
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
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Orchard Manor View is a modern and highly rated retirement living elderly care home located in Leicester, offering premium, person-centered care for seniors. The home specializes in complex care needs for conditions such as Alzheimer’s and dementia, and has been ranked as one of the top 20 elderly care homes in the region by Carehome.co.uk in 2019. With over 20 years of experience in the care industry and a CQC rating of “Good,” Orchard Manor View provides exceptional care for its residents.
The retirement living care home features a beautiful interior with a feeling of luxury, 26 rooms with wet room style en-suite, a professionally paved courtyard, a greenhouse and raised planting areas for green-fingered residents, landscaped gardens with a courtyard water feature, flat screen TVs throughout the home and rooms, games consoles (PlayStation, Nintendo Wii), and PC stations with internet access. Residents can expect spacious, luxury accommodation, delicious meals prepared by highly-trained chefs, daily activities and regular outings, stunning grounds in which to relax, and award-winning care for all their needs.
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Minimum Age: 55
Total Residents: 30
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
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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.
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.
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.
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.
- 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.
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