Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville

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1.4 miles from city center

Description

Recognized as the Best Nursing Home by US News and World Report, Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville is a distinguished senior living community at 1179 North College Avenue, Fayetteville, AR, providing long-term care. The community can accommodate up to 90 residents, ensuring seniors receive the utmost care and attention 24/7. A team of reliable and well-trained professionals works closely with seniors to devise care plans that best match their special needs and aspirations.

As a state-owned community, Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville ensures military veterans and seniors have a safe place to live their best years. The community accepts Medicare and Medicaid to ensure residents can avail their healthcare needs. Residents and families can rest assured of having easy access to medical needs with hospitals and senior care providers nearby. Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville is ideal for seniors seeking solace in their golden years.

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Details

What does this place offer?

Accept Medicaid Yes

Total Residents 90

Building Type Single-story

Amenities

Accept Medicaid

Total Residents

Types of Care Available

Nursing Homes

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Arkansas Seniors

Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

ARChoices

Arkansas Medicaid ARChoices

General: Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, Arkansas 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).
AR Specifics: Rural focus; possible waitlists.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals ($7/meal), respite care (240 hours/year), adult day services ($60/day).

Choices in Living Resource Center

Arkansas Choices in Living

General: Age 60+, Arkansas resident.
Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits: Not applicable.
AR Specifics: Limited direct funding; mostly referral-based.

Services: Care coordination, limited respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation assistance (~5 trips/month).

Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Arkansas Medicaid Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

General: Age 65+, Arkansas resident, requires nursing home-level care, lives in a Level II assisted living facility.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal rules apply.
AR Specifics: Limited provider network; excludes Level I facilities (no nursing services).

Services: Personal care (~5 hours/day), medication management, nursing, activities, transportation.

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

Arkansas Medicaid PACE

General: Age 55+, Arkansas resident, nursing home-level care, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AR Specifics: Limited geographic availability.

Services: Primary/preventive care, personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy.

Arkansas State Plan Personal Care

Arkansas Medicaid Personal Care Program

General: Any age, Arkansas resident, needs ADL/IADL help, Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual).
Asset Limits: $9,660 (individual), $14,470 (couple).
AR Specifics: No nursing home-level care requirement.

Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day), homemaker services (e.g., meal prep).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Arkansas SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

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

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

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Arkansas Seniors

Arkansas Medicaid ARChoices

ARChoices

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, Arkansas 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).
AR Specifics: Rural focus; possible waitlists.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals ($7/meal), respite care (240 hours/year), adult day services ($60/day).

Arkansas Choices in Living

Choices in Living Resource Center

Eligibility

General: Age 60+, Arkansas resident.
Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits: Not applicable.
AR Specifics: Limited direct funding; mostly referral-based.

Benefits

Services: Care coordination, limited respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation assistance (~5 trips/month).

Arkansas Medicaid Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Eligibility

General: Age 65+, Arkansas resident, requires nursing home-level care, lives in a Level II assisted living facility.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal rules apply.
AR Specifics: Limited provider network; excludes Level I facilities (no nursing services).

Benefits

Services: Personal care (~5 hours/day), medication management, nursing, activities, transportation.

Arkansas Medicaid PACE

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

Eligibility

General: Age 55+, Arkansas resident, nursing home-level care, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AR Specifics: Limited geographic availability.