1.1 miles from city center
Description

A steadfast community providing luxury senior living, Cristwood prides itself on being among the few forward-thinking communities in Shoreline that practices a multi-generational lifestyle. Its residents feel comfortable in a home that naturally encourages them to make new relationships between the elders and the youth. Management boasts an innovative and person-centered approach with a mission to modernize retirement by enhancing the lifestyles of each individual. The Christian Life Plan Community ensures that quality caregiving is the top priority for independent living, assisted living, and memory care residents.
Located just north of Seattle, the Cristwood lifestyle is built on the vibrant surroundings it embraces itself in; the retirement home is nestled near the cultural hub of one of Washington’s soulful cities. Comfort and convenience extend to its campus accommodations, such as fitness programs, recreational activities, specialized memory care activities, delicious dining, respite stays, scheduled transportation, and housekeeping services.

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Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed Count
Pets Allowed
Cristwood
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

WA 98133
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
No
First Line Adult Family Home LLC
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Shoreline
Private Rooms
N/A
No

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Washington Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)
WA Medicaid COPES
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Washington 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).
  • WA Specifics: High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Washington Family Caregiver Support Program
WA NFCSP
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Washington resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • WA Specifics: High urban demand; rural outreach.
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Community First Choice (CFC)
Washington Community First Choice
  • General: Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • WA Specifics: Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~240 hours/year), assistive devices, training, transportation.
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
Washington OAA Services
  • General: Age 60+, WA resident; no income/asset limits.
  • Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics: 13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.
  • Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Washington Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, WA 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).
  • WA Specifics: 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)
Washington LIHEAP
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, WA resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics: Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Washington SCSEP
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WA resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified.
  • WA 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
Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WA 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).
  • WA Specifics: High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption
Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption
  • General: Age 61+ or disabled retiree, WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$45,000-$70,000/year (varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; home value cap varies (~$250,000-$400,000).
  • WA Specifics: Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.
  • Services: Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Washington SFMNP
  • General: Age 60+, WA resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics: Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Washington Seniors

WA Medicaid COPES

Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Washington 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).
  • WA Specifics: High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
WA NFCSP

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

Eligibility
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Washington resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • WA Specifics: High urban demand; rural outreach.
Benefits
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Washington Community First Choice

Community First Choice (CFC)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • WA Specifics: Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~240 hours/year), assistive devices, training, transportation.
Washington OAA Services

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+, WA resident; no income/asset limits.
  • Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics: 13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.
Benefits
  • Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Washington Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, WA 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).
  • WA Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Washington LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, WA resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics: Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.
Benefits
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Washington SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WA resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified.
  • WA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WA 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).
  • WA Specifics: High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.
Benefits
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Eligibility
  • General: Age 61+ or disabled retiree, WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$45,000-$70,000/year (varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; home value cap varies (~$250,000-$400,000).
  • WA Specifics: Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.
Benefits
  • Services: Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county).
Washington SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+, WA resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics: Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.
Benefits
  • Services: Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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