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.

How do you pick the homes you recommend?

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.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

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.

How much does this service cost?

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.

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Overview of Barron Center

Barron Center is a non-profit long-term care and skilled rehabilitation facility in Portland. Nestled in proximity to an array of local conveniences, the assisted living community offers easy access to healthcare services, retail establishments, and churches.
In close vicinity, residents benefit from a range of amenities, including numerous drug stores within a mile radius of the facility. Remarkably situated a mere 1.87 miles from New England Rehab Hospital, Barron Center prioritizes seamless healthcare accessibility. The community is enriched by the presence of multiple churches within a four-mile radius, further fostering a sense of belonging and community engagement. With active participation in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, Barron Center stands as a beacon of dedicated care and support.

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What families are saying

Sense of community and social connection

The Barron Center is highly praised for its dedicated and compassionate staff, with long-tenured employees across various roles, including nurses, CNAs, housekeeping, and administration, contributing to a strong community of care.

Community Care & staff

Sense of community and social connection

Communication at the Barron Center is consistently highlighted as excellent, with staff providing regular updates to families, being transparent about health updates, and facilitating family involvement in care plans, especially during challenging times like the Covid pandemic.

Community Care & staff

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 0.43/day

Overall rating

5/5

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 219

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

41.6%

109

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Might be optimal for

Flexible care needs

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

48% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

23% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$20.3M

Surplus of revenue

$1.9M

Governmental home City

Home revenue

$20,260,361.00

Surplus of revenue

$1,926,182.00

Payroll costs

$9.6M

47.3% of revenue

Other operating costs

$8.7M

Total costs $18.3M

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Barron Center

SNF

CITY OF PORTLAND

41.6%

$14,319,527.00

$9,590,479.00

67%

108.80

5/5

0.4288

5/5

1/5

5/5

Pinnacle Health & Rehab at South Portland

SNF

Saint Joseph’s Rehabilitation & Residence

SNF

Seaside Nursing & Retirement

SNF

Barron Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: CITY OF PORTLAND

CCN: 205011

Occupancy: 41.6%

Home Revenue: $14,319,527.00

Payroll Costs: $9,590,479.00

Payroll %: 67%

Avg Residents/Day: 108.80

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 0.4288

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 1

Pinnacle Health & Rehab at South Portland

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Saint Joseph’s Rehabilitation & Residence

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Seaside Nursing & Retirement

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

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Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly

MaineCare HCB Program

General: Age 65+ or 18+ with disability, Maine 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).
ME Specifics: Rural access emphasized.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), meals ($6/meal), adult day services ($60/day).

Maine Statewide Respite Program

ME Respite Program

Official government program page

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ with dementia, Maine resident.
Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).
ME Specifics: Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$60/day).

MaineCare Long-Term Care (Nursing Facility Services)

MaineCare Nursing Facility Services

Official government program page

General: Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
Income Limits (2025): $943/month (individual); must be less than nursing home cost for full coverage.
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal allowance up to $155,356.
ME Specifics: Home equity limit of $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.

Services: 24/7 nursing care, meals, therapy, medications (hours unlimited per medical need).

Consumer-Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC)

Maine Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services

Official government program page

General: Age 65+, Maine resident, needs ADL assistance, income/asset limits apply.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,000/month (varies by AAA).
Asset Limits: Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
ME Specifics: Available through five Area Agencies on Aging.

Services: Personal care (20-30 hours/week), PERS, adult day care, home modifications.

Home Accessibility and Repair Program

Maine State Housing Authority Home Accessibility and Repair

Official government program page

General: Age 62+, Maine resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025): ~$34,000/year (individual, 80% AMI, varies by county).
Asset Limits: Not specified; focus on income.
ME Specifics: Includes Elderly Hardship Grants for urgent repairs.

Services: Wheelchair ramps, grab bars, roof repairs (up to $20,000/project).

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

Maine PACE (not widely available yet)

General: Age 55+, Maine resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, community-safe.
Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid portion.
ME Specifics: Pilot phase; check availability with DHHS.

Services: Medical care, personal care, day center, transportation, respite (tailored to need).

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Maine VA Aid and Attendance

General: Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maine resident.
Income Limits (2025): Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).
Asset Limits: $155,356 (net worth limit).
ME Specifics: High veteran population in rural areas.

Services: Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs.

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maine Medicare Savings Programs

Official government program page

General: Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
Income Limits (2025): $2,014/month (individual, QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI).
Asset Limits: $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
ME Specifics: Includes Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualified Individual (QI).

Services: Covers Medicare premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B), co-pays, deductibles.

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MaineCare HCB Program

Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or 18+ with disability, Maine 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).
ME Specifics:
Rural access emphasized.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), meals ($6/meal), adult day services ($60/day).

ME Respite Program

Maine Statewide Respite Program

Requirements:

General:
Caregiver of someone 60+ with dementia, Maine resident.
Income Limits:
~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits:
$40,000 (individual).
ME Specifics:
Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$60/day).

Official Program Page

MaineCare Nursing Facility Services

MaineCare Long-Term Care (Nursing Facility Services)

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
Income Limits (2025):
$943/month (individual); must be less than nursing home cost for full coverage.
Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal allowance up to $155,356.
ME Specifics:
Home equity limit of $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: 24/7 nursing care, meals, therapy, medications (hours unlimited per medical need).

Official Program Page

Maine Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services

Consumer-Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC)

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+, Maine resident, needs ADL assistance, income/asset limits apply.
Income Limits (2025):
~$2,000/month (varies by AAA).
Asset Limits:
Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
ME Specifics:
Available through five Area Agencies on Aging.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Personal care (20-30 hours/week), PERS, adult day care, home modifications.

Official Program Page

Maine State Housing Authority Home Accessibility and Repair

Home Accessibility and Repair Program

Requirements:

General:
Age 62+, Maine resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025):
~$34,000/year (individual, 80% AMI, varies by county).
Asset Limits:
Not specified; focus on income.
ME Specifics:
Includes Elderly Hardship Grants for urgent repairs.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Wheelchair ramps, grab bars, roof repairs (up to $20,000/project).

Official Program Page

Maine PACE (not widely available yet)

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

Requirements:

General:
Age 55+, Maine resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, community-safe.
Income Limits (2025):
No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual) for Medicaid portion.
ME Specifics:
Pilot phase; check availability with DHHS.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Medical care, personal care, day center, transportation, respite (tailored to need).

Maine VA Aid and Attendance

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Requirements:

General:
Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maine resident.
Income Limits (2025):
Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).
Asset Limits:
$155,356 (net worth limit).
ME Specifics:
High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs.

Maine Medicare Savings Programs

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
Income Limits (2025):
$2,014/month (individual, QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI).
Asset Limits:
$9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
ME Specifics:
Includes Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualified Individual (QI).

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Covers Medicare premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B), co-pays, deductibles.

Official Program Page

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Barron Center

Barron Center is a Nursing Home in Maine

Barron Center is a Nursing Home in Maine

Barron Center

Barron Center is a Nursing Home in Maine

Barron Center is a Nursing Home in Maine

What families are saying

Sense of community and social connection

Sense of community and social connection

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mix of rehab and long-term care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

Comparison Chart

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Maine Seniors

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Maine Seniors

Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Maine Statewide Respite Program

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

MaineCare Long-Term Care (Nursing Facility Services)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Consumer-Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Home Accessibility and Repair Program

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

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

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

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