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 Brookdale Enid

Tucked away in the beautiful neighborhood of Enid, Oklahoma, Brookdale Enid offers vibrant assisted living tailored for active seniors. Here, residents can pursue their passions without the hassle of daily chores. Whether it’s joining a walking club or mastering a new language, there’s always something to engage in. The community ensures peace of mind with 24/7 emergency support, allowing seniors to focus on enjoying enriching activities like game nights or socializing over freshly prepared meals.

At Brookdale Enid, amenities are designed with residents in mind. From personalized dining experiences based on resident feedback to spacious, ground-floor apartments with ample natural light and scenic garden views, every detail enhances comfort and independence. Scheduled transportation services simplify errands and appointments, while personalized care plans cater to individual needs, ensuring residents receive the assistance they require while maintaining their active lifestyles. With a welcoming environment that includes pet-friendly policies and supportive staff, Brookdale Enid is the ideal choice for seniors seeking a fulfilling, engaging assisted living community in Enid.

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Home Information Brookdale Enid

39-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 5 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Facility & Licensing Details

County County in Oklahoma where the facility is located. GARFIELD
License Number State-issued license number for this facility. AL2401
Administrator Name of the facility administrator. KELI CAFFEY

Types of Care at Brookdale Enid

Assisted Living

Type of Rooms Available

1 / 4

Suite

288 - 360 sq. ft

Floor Plans

4613 West Willow Road,Enid, OK

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Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

ADvantage Waiver

Oklahoma Medicaid ADvantage

Official government program page

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Oklahoma 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).
OK Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).

Oklahoma Respite Voucher Program

OK Respite Vouchers

Official government program page

General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Oklahoma resident.
Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).
OK Specifics: Limited vouchers; rural focus.

Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$60/day), facility respite (up to 5 days).

Personal Care Program

Oklahoma Personal Care Program

Official government program page

General: Age 65+ (or disabled), OK resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 1+ ADL.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); QIT optional.
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
OK Specifics: No NFLOC required (less stringent than ADvantage); statewide via SoonerCare.

Services: Personal care (5-20 hours/week), bathing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal prep.

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Oklahoma OAA Services

Official government program page

General: Age 60+, OK resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged for some services.
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
OK Specifics: 11 AAAs; services vary by region (e.g., urban vs. rural).

Services: Meals (home-delivered or congregate, ~$5-$7/meal value), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Oklahoma Medicare Savings Program

Official government program page

General: Age 65+ or disabled, OK 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).
OK Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

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

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Oklahoma LIHEAP

Official government program page

General: Age 60+ prioritized, OK resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
OK Specifics: Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Energy Crisis Assistance Program (ECAP).

Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max via ECAP), weatherization.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Oklahoma SCSEP

Official government program page

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

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

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

Oklahoma VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, OK 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).
OK Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

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

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Oklahoma SFMNP

Official government program page

General: Age 60+, OK resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
OK Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season) via 11 AAAs; farmers’ market focus.

Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Oklahoma Senior Property Tax Exemption

General: Age 65+, OK resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025): ~$25,000/year (individual, adjusted annually).
Asset Limits: Not assessed; home value < $1M.
OK Specifics: Exemption up to $1,000 of assessed value; homestead required.

Services: Tax reduction (~$100-$200/year avg., varies by county).

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Oklahoma Medicaid ADvantage

ADvantage Waiver

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled, Oklahoma 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).
OK Specifics:
High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).

Official Program Page

OK Respite Vouchers

Oklahoma Respite Voucher Program

Requirements:

General:
Caregiver of someone 60+, Oklahoma resident.
Income Limits:
~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits:
$40,000 (individual).
OK Specifics:
Limited vouchers; rural focus.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$60/day), facility respite (up to 5 days).

Official Program Page

Oklahoma Personal Care Program

Personal Care Program

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ (or disabled), OK resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 1+ ADL.
Income Limits (2025):
~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); QIT optional.
Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
OK Specifics:
No NFLOC required (less stringent than ADvantage); statewide via SoonerCare.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Personal care (5-20 hours/week), bathing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal prep.

Official Program Page

Oklahoma OAA Services

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Requirements:

General:
Age 60+, OK resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025):
None; donations encouraged for some services.
Asset Limits:
Not assessed.
OK Specifics:
11 AAAs; services vary by region (e.g., urban vs. rural).

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Meals (home-delivered or congregate, ~$5-$7/meal value), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.

Official Program Page

Oklahoma Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled, OK 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).
OK Specifics:
Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits without Contact:

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

Official Program Page

Oklahoma LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 60+ prioritized, OK resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025):
~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
Asset Limits:
Not assessed; income-focused.
OK Specifics:
Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Energy Crisis Assistance Program (ECAP).

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max via ECAP), weatherization.

Official Program Page

Oklahoma SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:

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

Benefits without Contact:

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

Official Program Page

Oklahoma VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, OK 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).
OK Specifics:
High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.