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.

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Overview of Corydon Specialty Care

Corydon Specialty Care is a skilled nursing and long-term care community located in Corydon, Iowa. It provides compassionate, individualized care for residents while also focusing on their family's wellbeing. The facility is licensed to care for up to 71 residents, offering services such as skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and hospice care.

(641) 872-1590

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.73/day Iowa avg: 4.30/day

Overall rating

3/5

Iowa avg: 3.1/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Iowa avg: 2.9/5

Staffing

3/5

Iowa avg: 3.5/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Iowa avg: 3.3/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 71

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

88.7%

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

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

35% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

52% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Medicaid

13% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$9.7M

Operating deficit

-$273.2K

Voluntary non-profit home Other

Home revenue

$9,669,839.00

Operating deficit

$-273,206.00

Payroll costs

$2.8M

29.3% of revenue

Other operating costs

$6.6M

Total costs $9.4M

71-bed community

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

About this community

Occupancy Rate

73%

Occupied Beds

52 of 71

Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Free Standing NF/SNF

Additional licensing details

License number: 930336

CMS Certification Number: 165222

Certification type: FALSE

County: Wayne

Ownership & operating entity

Corydon Specialty Care is administrated by Lucia Crellin.

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing

Long Term Care

Rehabilitation Services

Hospice Care

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Fax: 6418722623

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Skilled Nursing Care, Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation Services, Hospice Care

Operating Hours

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 0 inspections

Show Inspection Reports

Latest inspection

Date:October 9, 2025

28 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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Akron Care Center, INC

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IA 510017716

Bed Count: 45

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: CITY OF AKRON

CCN: 165595

Occupancy: 98.1%

Home Revenue: $4,650,730.00

Payroll Costs: $2,144,112.00

Payroll %: 46.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 42.00

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.7098

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 1/5

Citations: 4

RN share vs State Avg:

+15%

Staffing vs State Avg:

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Occupancy vs State Avg:

+30%

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Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IA 500478733

Bed Count: 46

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: AMERICAN HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES INC

CCN: 165311

Occupancy: 80.5%

Home Revenue: $4,098,046.00

Payroll Costs: $2,453,646.00

Payroll %: 59.9%

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Health Insp Rating: 3/5

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Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IA 500601830

Bed Count: 71

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: ERICKSON, JAMIEE

CCN: 165222

Occupancy: 88.7%

Home Revenue: $9,638,614.00

Payroll Costs: $2,832,839.00

Payroll %: 29.4%

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Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.7271

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Citations: 16

Severe Citations: 1

RN share vs State Avg:

+8%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-13%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+18%

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Staffing Rating: 4/5

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Pets Allowed: No

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Adj Nurse Hours: 5.1665

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 1/5

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

18,302

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

6.9

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	12	8.4	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	16	7.8	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	27	7.2	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

8.3hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

69 staff

7.6hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

4 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Therapy Services

15 staff

2.7hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

0.7hs shift avg

Dietary Services

3 staff

7.4hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

6.6hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

3.7%

of total hours from contractors

671 contractor hours this quarter

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

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	27	0	27	4,895	91	100%	7.2
Licensed Practical Nurse	16	0	16	4,477	91	100%	7.8
Medication Aide/Technician	12	0	12	3,290	91	100%	7.3
Registered Nurse	12	0	12	2,285	90	99%	8.4
Dietitian	1	0	1	477	63	69%	7.6
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	443	59	65%	7.5
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	442	67	74%	6.6
Administrator	1	0	1	432	54	59%	8
Nurse Practitioner	2	0	2	432	53	58%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	0	3	3	381	67	74%	3.3
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	0	2	345	44	48%	7.2
Physical Therapy Aide	0	5	5	124	35	38%	3.4
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	4	4	78	31	34%	2.3
Nurse Aide in Training	1	0	1	58	8	9%	7.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	0	2	51	7	8%	7.3
Medical Director	0	1	1	42	3	3%	14
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	2	2	29	42	46%	0.7
Qualified Social Worker	0	2	2	16	23	25%	0.7
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	4	2	2%	2

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Total Health inspections 6

22% above Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.9

Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total Health citations 16

26% below Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.7

2.67 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 7 citations

Complaint investigations 9 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6

Serious Health citations 1

11% above Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

Moderate Health citations 15

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Resident Rights moderate citation Jun 24, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Dec 12, 2024

Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Dec 12, 2024

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Dec 12, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation

Part of: Care Initiatives

Resident Census by Payment Source

51 Total Residents

Medicare 2 (3.9%)

Medicaid 40 (78.4%)

Private Pay/Other 9 (17.6%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Nurse Aide Training

Family Engagement

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

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 9.7

Near Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score 19.1

12% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 13.4%

29% below Iowa average.

Walking Ability Worsened 16.0%

19% below Iowa average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 27.8%

6% above Iowa average.

Falls with Major Injury 4.6%

27% above Iowa average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.0%

31% below Iowa average.

Urinary Tract Infection 4.1%

66% above Iowa average.

Depressive Symptoms 1.1%

72% below Iowa average.

Antipsychotic Use 22.1%

16% above Iowa average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

6% above Iowa average.

Influenza Vaccine 98.0%

3% above Iowa average.

Lost Too Much Weight 11.7%

133% above Iowa average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 95.6%

12% better than Iowa average

Antipsychotic medication increase 2.3%

27% worse than Iowa average

Influenza Vaccine 90.0%

23% better than Iowa average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Corydon Specialty Care based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 88.7% ↑ 2.7pp vs 2022

Net Income -$273,206 ↓ ~$125K vs 2022

Total Payroll $3,730,344 ↑ ~$663K vs 2022

Profit Margin -2.8% ↓ 0.6pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	94.0%	93.0%	92.3%	96.6%	93.7%	95.7%	96.7%	91.8%	94.5%	86.1%	85.3%	86.0%	88.7%
Beds	71	71	71	71	71	71	71	71	71	71	71	71	71
Net Income	$312,407	$81,795	$215,338	$382,449	$357,833	$166,075	$474,349	$453,730	$370,291	$558,044	-$111,113	-$148,231	-$273,206
Gross Revenue	$3,537,455	$3,496,040	$3,809,733	$4,069,116	$4,394,104	$4,711,999	$5,080,014	$5,178,424	$5,607,271	$5,871,746	$6,325,551	$6,614,721	$9,638,614
Operating Expenses	$3,076,419	$3,199,282	$3,264,676	$3,454,254	$3,571,026	$3,836,922	$3,803,447	$3,829,775	$3,915,812	$4,215,707	$4,454,594	$4,840,286	$5,517,734
Net Patient Revenue	$3,385,184	$3,284,186	$3,477,355	$3,827,480	$3,925,357	$4,001,885	$4,277,576	$4,282,277	$4,515,547	$4,673,781	$4,560,916	$4,897,210	$5,747,472
Total Payroll	$1,906,015	$1,973,200	$2,081,375	$2,239,848	$2,359,181	$2,579,394	$2,596,880	$2,585,486	$2,482,299	$2,603,182	$2,882,054	$3,066,848	$3,730,344
Profit Margin %	8.8%	2.3%	5.7%	9.4%	8.1%	3.5%	9.3%	8.8%	6.6%	9.5%	-1.8%	-2.2%	-2.8%
Medicare %	4.0%	2.9%	5.6%	4.1%	6.5%	4.8%	5.0%	5.6%	4.2%	5.5%	6.6%	4.9%	3.7%
Medicaid %	45.1%	51.9%	62.2%	59.9%	54.3%	59.4%	56.8%	51.6%	58.2%	53.8%	60.2%	64.4%	71.6%
Private %	51.0%	45.1%	32.2%	36.1%	39.2%	35.8%	38.3%	42.8%	37.6%	40.7%	33.2%	30.8%	24.7%
Revenue/Day	$139	$136	$145	$153	$162	$161	$171	$180	$184	$209	$206	$220	$250
Cost/Day	$126	$132	$136	$138	$147	$154	$152	$161	$160	$188	$202	$217	$240
Avg Length of Stay	518.1 days	562.3 days	443.0 days	544.0 days	356.9 days	436.1 days	611.1 days	355.1 days	401.6 days	344.2 days	329.8 days	305.3 days	319.1 days

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

General: Age 65+, Iowa 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).

IA Specifics: Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

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

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

IA Specifics: Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa 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).

IA Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.

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

Iowa PACE

General: Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

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

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

IA Specifics: Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

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

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

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

IA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

IA Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.

Able Up Iowa

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.

Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.

Asset Limits: Not specified; credit-based.

IA Specifics: Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

Corydon Specialty Care

Corydon Specialty Care is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Corydon Specialty Care is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Corydon Specialty Care

Corydon Specialty Care is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Corydon Specialty Care is a Nursing Home in Iowa

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Smaller home

This home usually has limited availability

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Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Inspection History

24 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

28 deficiencies

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Quality of care over time

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Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

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Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

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Financial Aid for Iowa Seniors

Elderly Waiver

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

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