Question 1

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

How much does this service cost?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What services do you offer?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Virtual Tours & Videos

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Resident interviews at our senior living facilities

Accepted Answer

Check out our resident interviews

Question 8

Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.

Accepted Answer

Check out our cost guide.

Name	Title	Context
Staff E		Interviewed regarding labeling of chicken and meat in freezer.
Staff A		Interviewed and stated he/she would bring labeling issue to Staff E's attention.

Description	Severity
Facility failed to have a full-time administrator to provide day-to-day leadership from 10/12/22 to 12/5/22.	D
Facility failed to provide documentation of an accurate written description of the memory care center staffing patterns.	D
Facility failed to ensure at least one registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or certified medication aide was on-site in the memory care unit at all times.	D
Facility failed to ensure each resident received adequate and appropriate care, with documented excessive call bell response times and insufficient staffing on assisted living unit.	D

Name	Title	Context
Staff A	Administrator	Hired 12/5/22; stated no administrator was present from 10/12/22 to 12/5/22.
Staff C	Lead Certified Medication Aide (CMA)	Responsible for making CMA schedule; confirmed many shifts had no CMA or nurse in memory care.
Staff D	Certified Medication Aide (CMA)	Only CMA in building; had to leave memory care unit to pass medications in assisted living.
Staff F		Caregiver working 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on 12/9/22; involved in transferring Resident #1 when resident slid to floor.
Staff G		Stated Staff A began 12/5/22 and previous administrator left 10/12/22; no administrator in interim.
Staff H		Caregiver assisting Staff F with Resident #1 transfer on 12/9/22.

Description	Severity
Failure to ensure staff received training on Residents' Rights within the first 60 days of employment for 1 of 5 sampled staff (Staff B).	SS= D
Failure to ensure staff received training on emergency preparedness within the first 60 days of employment for 1 of 5 sampled staff (Staff B).	SS= D
Failure to ensure staff received training on medical and social needs and characteristics of the resident population within the first 60 days of employment for 1 of 5 sampled staff (Staff B).	SS= D
Failure to ensure quarterly medication administration observations were conducted by a licensed RN or pharmacist for 2 of 5 sampled staff (Staff D and Staff E).	SS= D
Failure to provide adequate, appropriate care and services in compliance with state law for 1 of 4 sampled residents (Resident #1), including pressure ulcer care and documentation.	SS= J
Failure to immediately take appropriate actions and retain records for adverse changes in resident condition for 1 of 4 sampled residents (Resident #1).	SS= D

Name	Title	Context
Staff B		Named in findings related to lack of training documentation on Residents' Rights, emergency preparedness, and medical/social needs
Staff A	LPN	Completed CMA observations but was not an RN or pharmacist; also interviewed regarding Resident #1 wound care
Staff D		Named in findings related to lack of quarterly medication administration observations by RN or pharmacist
Staff E		Named in findings related to lack of training documentation and lack of quarterly medication administration observations by RN or pharmacist

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