Cottonwood Health & Rehabilitation Rehab, Skilled Nursing & Short-Term Care
Settled in the peaceful community of Laramie, WY, the Cottonwood Health & Rehabilitation is a vibrant senior living community that offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and short-term stays. This community is popularly known for its charming rooms, a bustling social calendar, a second-family feel, and varying levels of support. Accommodations are designed for healing and comfort which include daily housekeeping and linen services, laundry services, spacious common areas, call-light system in every room, individually controlled heating, community wi-fi, and freedom to make your room your own. With a highly skilled team and experts, nursing care and rehabilitation are designed according to the immediate needs of its residents.
The community is dedicated to providing excellent amenities and services. Experience delicious dining with chef-prepared and dietitian-approved meals either in your private room or in the dining room. Moreover, enjoy its various on-site and off-site activities each week which you will love the most. With its commitment to fostering an engaging and caring environment, seniors can surely enjoy an utmost care and support.
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Building Type: Single-story
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1.4 miles from city center
503 S 18th St, Laramie, WY 82070
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Wyoming Seniors
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Wyoming 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).
- WY Specifics: Sparse population; rural access focus.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
- General: Age 60+, Wyoming resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
- WY Specifics: Limited funding; rural emphasis.
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
- General: Age 60+, WY resident; no income/asset limits.
- Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- WY Specifics: Includes Meals on Wheels; serves ~10,000 annually; rural emphasis.
- Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, WY 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).
- WY Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, WY resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- WY Specifics: Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available; serves ~15,000 households.
- Services: Heating aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
- General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; WY resident; 2+ ADLs.
- Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- WY Specifics: Covers Big Horn, Carbon, Converse, Fremont, Goshen, Hot Springs, Laramie, Natrona, Washakie; serves ~1,000 annually.
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WY resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified.
- WY Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; serves Big Horn, Fremont, Natrona, Park, Washakie.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WY resident, wartime service, 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).
- WY Specifics: High rural veteran use; supports care costs.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, WY resident 5+ years, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$22,500/year (individual in high-cost counties), ~$18,000 (low-cost); $36,000/$28,800 (couples).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed beyond income.
- WY Specifics: Refunds up to $900 (homeowners) or 50% rent paid; serves ~5,000 annually.
- Services: Tax refund (~$200-$900/year avg.).
- General: Age 60+, WY resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- WY Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 annually.
- Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Wyoming Seniors
Community Choices Waiver
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, Wyoming 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).
WY Specifics:Sparse population; rural access focus.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Wyoming Home Services
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Wyoming resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits:~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits:$5,000 (individual).
- WY Specifics:Limited funding; rural emphasis.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, WY resident; no income/asset limits.
- Income Limits (2025):None; donations encouraged.
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- WY Specifics:Includes Meals on Wheels; serves ~10,000 annually; rural emphasis.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, WY 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).
- WY Specifics:Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ prioritized, WY resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025):~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- WY Specifics:Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available; serves ~15,000 households.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Heating aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; WY resident; 2+ ADLs.
- Income Limits (2025):No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- WY Specifics:Covers Big Horn, Carbon, Converse, Fremont, Goshen, Hot Springs, Laramie, Natrona, Washakie; serves ~1,000 annually.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WY resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified.
- WY Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; serves Big Horn, Fremont, Natrona, Park, Washakie.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WY resident, wartime service, 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).
- WY Specifics:High rural veteran use; supports care costs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Property Tax Refund Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, WY resident 5+ years, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
- Income Limits (2025):~$22,500/year (individual in high-cost counties), ~$18,000 (low-cost); $36,000/$28,800 (couples).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed beyond income.
- WY Specifics:Refunds up to $900 (homeowners) or 50% rent paid; serves ~5,000 annually.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Tax refund (~$200-$900/year avg.).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, WY resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- WY Specifics:Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 annually.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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Beds shows the number of beds currently filled in each community agianst the total number of beds. Higher occupied beds usually indicates strong demand and reputation, while lower occupancy may suggest more availability for new residents.
Community |
Occupancy |
Beds |
Home Revenue |
Owner |
CCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIG HORN REHABILITATION & CARE CENTE | 57.3% | 128 | $14,253,918.00 | SHERIDAN OPCO LLC | 535026 |
| CASPER MOUNTAIN REHAB AND CARE CENTE | 61.4% | 120 | $16,680,600.00 | 535024 | |
| DOUGLAS CARE CENTER | 77.2% | 60 | $4,502,469.00 | HEALTH AND MARKETING WEST | 535040 |
| GOSHEN HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY | 59.7% | 103 | $9,966,737.00 | VETRAS HEALTHCARE LLC | 535057 |
| GRANITE REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS | 61.7% | 133 | $19,211,857.00 | PACIFIC NORTHWEST SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS (WY) LLC | 535013 |
| GREEN HOUSE LIVING FOR SHERIDAN | 65.4% | BEALER, CATHY | 535054 | ||
| LARAMIE CARE CENTER | 52.0% | 105 | $8,994,268.00 | STELLAR LARAMIE MANAGEMENT, LLC | 535043 |
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF CASPER | 64.8% | 107 | $14,940,021.00 | HUBER, AINSLEY | 535049 |
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF CHEYENNE | 67.4% | 155 | $17,712,523.00 | SCEARCE, CLINT | 535032 |
| MISSION AT CASTLE ROCK REHABILITATIO | 84.4% | 59 | $6,479,763.00 | ANJEWIERDEN, DIRK | 535033 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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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.
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