Bella Vita Care Home

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Description

Bella Vita Care Home is an oasis of tranquility and safety where seniors can experience the utmost care and support. This exceptional residence is staffed by a team of dedicated and compassionate individuals who prioritize the well-being of their residents, especially those with Alzheimer’s. Nestled within the gated community of Southern Terrace, Bella Vita Care Home offers a serene and secure environment. Its proximity to a renowned water park and athletic club adds an element of excitement and leisure for residents to enjoy. The 24/7 monitoring system ensures the independence of residents while providing peace of mind for their safety.
One of the hallmarks of Bella Vita Care Home is its close-knit and genuine community. Residents have the opportunity to form meaningful connections with their peers, fostering a sense of belonging and companionship. The visiting doctors’ services are available upon request, catering to the unique healthcare needs of each individual. The maintenance of the common grounds is executed flawlessly, creating an inviting and well-kept environment. Additionally, Bella Vita Care Home boasts a team of specially trained medication technicians who ensure the proper administration and management of medications.

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Nevada Seniors

Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Home and Community Based Waiver

Nevada Medicaid HCBW

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nevada 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).
NV Specifics: High urban demand (e.g., Las Vegas); rural challenges.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), meals ($6/meal).

Nevada Senior Services Program

NV SSP

General: Age 60+, Nevada resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits: ~$1,800/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
NV Specifics: Limited funding; rural focus.

Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).

Personal Care Services (PCS)

Nevada Personal Care Services

General: Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), Nevada resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.
Income Limits (2025): ~$967/month (individual); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NV Specifics: Self-directed (family can be paid); statewide via DHHS.

Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), limited homemaker services, respite (~200 hours/year).

Senior Rx Program

Nevada Senior Rx Program

General: Age 65+, Nevada resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D, income below limit.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (individual), ~$3,380/month (couple).
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
NV Specifics: Covers up to $38.75/month premium; funded by tobacco settlement.

Services: Prescription drug premium assistance (~$465/year), reducing out-of-pocket costs.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nevada Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nevada resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NV Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

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

Nevada Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Nevada Caregiver Support Program

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Nevada resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
NV Specifics: 5 AAAs; prioritizes rural, low-income caregivers.

Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Nevada VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Nevada resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
NV Specifics: High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Nevada Seniors

Nevada Medicaid HCBW

Home and Community Based Waiver

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nevada 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).
NV Specifics: High urban demand (e.g., Las Vegas); rural challenges.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), meals ($6/meal).

NV SSP

Nevada Senior Services Program

Eligibility

General: Age 60+, Nevada resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits: ~$1,800/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
NV Specifics: Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits

Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).

Nevada Personal Care Services

Personal Care Services (PCS)

Eligibility

General: Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), Nevada resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.
Income Limits (2025): ~$967/month (individual); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NV Specifics: Self-directed (family can be paid); statewide via DHHS.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), limited homemaker services, respite (~200 hours/year).

Nevada Senior Rx Program

Senior Rx Program

Eligibility

General: Age 65+, Nevada resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D, income below limit.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (individual), ~$3,380/month (couple).
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
NV Specifics: Covers up to $38.75/month premium; funded by tobacco settlement.

Benefits

Services: Prescription drug premium assistance (~$465/year), reducing out-of-pocket costs.

Nevada Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nevada resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NV Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits

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

Nevada Caregiver Support Program

Nevada Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Eligibility

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Nevada resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
NV Specifics: 5 AAAs; prioritizes rural, low-income caregivers.

Benefits

Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).

Nevada VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Nevada resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
NV Specifics: High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.