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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.

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Overview of Chimney Rock Villa

Chimney Rock Villa is a skilled nursing and assisted living facility in Bayard, Nebraska, near Scottsbluff and Gering. It offers both short-term rehabilitation care and long-term care, accepting private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. The staff is caring and compassionate, treating residents with dignity.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.30/day

Overall rating

1/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 49

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

77.2%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

34% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 years

Medicaid

20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$3.7M

Operating deficit

-$122.6K

Governmental home City

Home revenue

$3,679,610.00

Operating deficit

$-122,560.00

Payroll costs

$1.5M

40.9% of revenue

Other operating costs

$2.3M

Total costs $3.8M

49-bed community

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

About this community

Facility Type

NURSING HOME

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 285260

Certification type: Certification

County: MORRILL

Ownership & operating entity

Chimney Rock Villa is administrated by Samantha Clause, Administrator.

Owner name: CITY OF BAYARD

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid

Accepts Medicare

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Short-term rehabilitation care

Long-term care

Contact Information

Fax: (308) 586-3015

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Nursing Home Care, Assisted Living

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare

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Accura HealthCare of Hartington

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: NE 68739

Bed Count: 67

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: KLAASMEYER, KENNETH

CCN: 285088

Occupancy: 63.6%

Home Revenue: $3,668,324.00

Payroll Costs: $2,124,349.00

Payroll %: 57.9%

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Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.1342

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 3/5

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Community: NE 68061

Bed Count: 46

Pets Allowed: No

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Occupancy: 72.0%

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Payroll Costs: $2,065,549.00

Payroll %: 66.4%

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Health Insp Rating: 4/5

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QM Rating: 3/5

Arbor Care Center-Valhaven, LLC

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: NE 68064

Bed Count: 66

Pets Allowed: No

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Occupancy: 72.4%

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Payroll Costs: $3,225,812.00

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Chimney Rock Villa

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: NE 69334

Bed Count: 49

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: CITY OF BAYARD

CCN: 285260

Occupancy: 77.2%

Home Revenue: $3,579,833.00

Payroll Costs: $1,504,099.00

Payroll %: 42%

Avg Residents/Day: 26.50

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.2961

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 1/5

Number of Fines: 1

BAYARD, NE 69334

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

9,984

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.4

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	6	10	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	2	9.2	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	23	9.3	No

Staff by Category

Administration

3 staff

6.8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

43 staff

9.3hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

18 staff

3.8hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

1 staff

1hs shift avg

Dietary Services

3 staff

7.4hs shift avg

Other Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

16.5%

of total hours from contractors

1,650 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Registered Nurse: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	23	0	23	4,571	91	100%	9.3
Registered Nurse	4	2	6	1,625	89	98%	10
Medication Aide/Technician	11	0	11	1,238	78	86%	9
Licensed Practical Nurse	1	1	2	667	65	71%	9.2
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	418	52	57%	8
Dietitian	2	0	2	365	46	51%	7.9
Administrator	2	0	2	364	51	56%	7
Speech Language Pathologist	0	5	5	231	41	45%	5.3
Nurse Aide in Training	1	0	1	196	28	31%	7
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	4	4	100	36	40%	2.8
Physical Therapy Aide	0	3	3	71	14	15%	4.7
Other Dietary Services Staff	1	0	1	44	9	10%	4.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	4	4	44	16	18%	2.6
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	24	7	8%	3.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	13	8	9%	1.7
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	9	9	10%	1
Medical Director	0	1	1	5	2	2%	2.3

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Total Health inspections 6

40% above Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.3

Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total Health citations 29

59% above Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 18.2

4.83 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 20 citations

Complaint investigations 10 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 1

400% above Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.2

Serious Health citations 3

500% above Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.5

Moderate Health citations 25

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Infection Control moderate citation Jul 30, 2025

Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Jul 30, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jul 30, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jul 30, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: City Government

Resident Census by Payment Source

35 Total Residents

Medicare 1 (2.9%)

Medicaid 24 (68.6%)

Private Pay/Other 10 (28.6%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 22.1

96% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 11.3

Functional decline score 32.0

37% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 23.3

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 38.2%

84% above Nebraska average.

Walking Ability Worsened 37.9%

71% above Nebraska average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 19.8%

26% below Nebraska average.

Falls with Major Injury 11.7%

159% above Nebraska average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 0.0%

100% below Nebraska average.

Urinary Tract Infection 6.2%

102% above Nebraska average.

Depressive Symptoms 5.1%

15% above Nebraska average.

Antipsychotic Use 46.7%

135% above Nebraska average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 96.1%

3% above Nebraska average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

4% above Nebraska average.

Lost Too Much Weight 22.9%

321% above Nebraska average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 55.0%

32% worse than Nebraska average

Total fines amount $128K

This home paid 291% more in fines than the state average.

Nebraska average: $33K

Number of Fines 2

This home received 38% more fines than the state average.

Nebraska average: 1.5

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

Nebraska average: 0.7

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Mar 25, 2025

$48K

Civil Money Penalty Feb 5, 2024

$80K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Chimney Rock Villa based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 77.2% ↑ 8.8pp vs 2022

Net Income -$122,560 ↓ ~$347K vs 2022

Total Payroll $1,755,485 ↑ ~$218K vs 2022

Profit Margin -3.4% ↓ 10.8pp vs 2022

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	107.2%	101.2%	98.1%	99.4%	92.3%	76.0%	64.7%	65.2%	72.8%	73.1%	68.3%	77.2%
Beds	49	49	49	49	49	49	49	49	49	49	49	49
Net Income	$156,355	-$151,707	-$51,259	$413,927	$65,969	-$206,050	$49,668	$16,005	$317,194	$596,407	$224,344	-$122,560
Gross Revenue	$3,191,520	$2,845,937	$2,774,790	$2,824,053	$2,617,713	$2,067,317	$2,400,938	$2,297,049	$2,990,329	$3,343,665	$3,030,406	$3,579,833
Operating Expenses	$3,118,583	$3,000,687	$2,828,660	$2,412,369	$2,559,837	$2,470,733	$2,440,770	$2,287,605	$2,676,518	$3,110,138	$3,251,353	$3,801,377
Net Patient Revenue	$3,191,520	$2,845,937	$2,774,790	$2,824,053	$2,617,713	$2,067,317	$2,400,938	$2,297,049	$2,990,329	$3,343,665	$3,030,406	$3,579,833
Total Payroll	$2,069,302	$2,032,249	$1,811,465	$1,474,257	$1,593,773	$1,635,840	$1,585,066	$1,605,862	$1,759,060	$1,867,882	$1,537,832	$1,755,485
Profit Margin %	4.9%	-5.3%	-1.9%	14.7%	2.5%	-10.0%	2.1%	0.7%	10.6%	17.8%	7.4%	-3.4%
Medicare %	6.6%	5.2%	3.9%	3.5%	3.4%	3.3%	12.0%	6.0%	18.2%	7.2%	6.8%	6.4%
Medicaid %	66.2%	75.7%	72.5%	71.6%	71.4%	73.3%	76.2%	74.3%	73.5%	65.3%	68.2%	58.5%
Private %	27.2%	19.1%	23.6%	24.9%	25.2%	23.3%	11.8%	19.7%	8.2%	27.5%	25.0%	35.1%
Revenue/Day	$166	$157	$158	$159	$159	$152	$207	$197	$229	$256	$248	$259
Cost/Day	$163	$166	$161	$136	$155	$182	$211	$196	$205	$238	$266	$275
Avg Length of Stay	390.7 days	337.0 days	228.7 days	397.8 days	306.8 days	135.9 days	150.3 days	271.3 days	408.1 days	353.5 days	230.6 days	405.9 days

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual, higher than most states).

NE Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Nebraska resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

NE Specifics: Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

General: Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), Nebraska resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL (e.g., bathing, dressing).

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); spenddown allowed.

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $688,000, car).

NE Specifics: Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

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

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

General: Age 55+, Nebraska resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

NE Specifics: Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska 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).

NE Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Nebraska SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Nebraska resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

NE Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Nebraska 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).

NE Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.

Chimney Rock Villa

Chimney Rock Villa is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

Chimney Rock Villa is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

Chimney Rock Villa

Chimney Rock Villa is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

Chimney Rock Villa is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

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Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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Finances and operations

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Care Services

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Access & Eligibility

Payment & Funding Options

Inspection History

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Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Nebraska Seniors

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Respite Network

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

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