Question 1

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

How much does this service cost?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What services do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
Senior-focused concierge medicine
Senior-focused nutritionist
Senior-focused personal training
Memory care specialists
Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
Custom hearing aids
Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.

Question 6

Virtual Tours & Videos

Accepted Answer

Check out our photo album
Check out our virtual tours
Check out our home videos

Question 7

Resident interviews at our senior living facilities

Accepted Answer

Check out our resident interviews

Question 8

Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.

Accepted Answer

Check out our cost guide.

Description	Severity
Failure to ensure staff changed gloves when moving from dirty to clean areas during care for residents, increasing risk of infection.	SS=D
Failure to maintain required minimum staff-to-resident ratios as mandated by New Jersey law on multiple day, evening, and night shifts.	—

Name	Title	Context
	Infection Preventionist Nurse	Conducted in-service and competency evaluations related to infection control deficiencies.
	Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1	Observed failing to change gloves appropriately during resident care.
	Director of Nursing (DON)	Interviewed and confirmed glove changing policy.
	Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)	Interviewed and confirmed glove changing policy.

Description	Severity
Failed to ensure electronic medical record reflected resident's code status and completion of POLST form.	SS=D
Failed to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan including plan of care for pain for one resident.	SS=D
Failed to develop and implement an effective discharge planning process for two residents.	SS=D
Failed to ensure adequate supervision and monitoring system to prevent elopement for one resident.	SS=D
Failed to provide appropriate pain assessments, medication, and evaluations for one resident.	SS=D
Failed to ensure medication was available for administration as ordered for one resident.	SS=D
Medication error rate exceeded 5% due to unavailable medications for two residents during medication pass observation.	SS=D
Failed to properly clean food thermometer between taking temperatures of different food items.	SS=F
Failed to maintain required minimum direct care staff-to-resident ratios as mandated by the state of New Jersey.	—
Failed to provide emergency lighting for the generator transfer switch.	SS=F
Failed to complete smoke detection sensitivity test for all photo electric smoke detectors in the past two years.	SS=F
Failed to ensure two sunrooms were protected with automatic sprinkler systems.	SS=E
Failed to inspect and test the 10,000 gallon exterior sprinkler water tank in accordance with NFPA 25.	SS=F
Failed to ensure two corridor doors were capable of resisting the passage of smoke and one door lacked functional latching hardware.	SS=E
Failed to ensure penetrations in smoke barriers were protected and smoke barriers were continuous from floor to ceiling.	SS=E
Failed to ensure fire drills included transmission of fire alarm signal and simulation of emergency fire conditions.	SS=F
Failed to ensure space heaters used in offices did not exceed temperatures of 212 degrees Fahrenheit.	SS=E

Name	Title	Context
Maintenance Director		Named in multiple findings related to fire safety, emergency lighting, sprinkler system, smoke barriers, and space heater observations
Director of Nursing		Named in findings related to medication availability, pain management, and space heater policy
Licensed Practical Nurse 2	LPN	Named in medication administration and pain management findings
Licensed Practical Nurse 5	LPN	Named in medication administration findings

Description	Severity
Failure to date eye drop bottles when opened and improper storage of medications in the medication refrigerator.	SS=D
Failure to sanitize and air dry steam table pans properly and maintain a sanitary kitchen environment.	SS=D
Failure to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program including improper hand hygiene by nursing staff.	SS=D

Inspection Reports for Complete Care At Milford Manor Llc

Deficiencies per Year

Census Over Time

Name	Title	Context
	Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager (LPNUM)	Present during medication cart and refrigerator inspection; involved in medication labeling deficiency.
	Food Service Director (FSD)	Present during kitchen inspection; involved in food safety deficiency.
	Administrator	Interviewed regarding medication labeling and food safety concerns.
	Director of Nursing	Provided in-service training and corrective action plans related to medication labeling, hand hygiene, and infection control.
	MDS Coordinator	Interviewed regarding hand hygiene policy and competencies.

Description	Severity
Failure to adequately and thoroughly screen staff and visitors/vendors prior to entrance to the facility.	SS=D
Failure to follow appropriate infection control practices during rapid COVID-19 testing, including not wearing gowns or gloves, not disinfecting the testing table, and lack of a facility policy and procedure for rapid COVID-19 testing.	SS=D

Deficiencies per Year

Census Over Time

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