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.

How do you pick the homes you recommend?

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.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

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.

How much does this service cost?

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.

What services do you offer?

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.

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Overview of Croasdaile Village

Croasdaile Village is the ideal backdrop for a fulfilling and delightful retirement in Durham’s vibrant embrace. Set against the former dairy farm spanning over 100 acres, this assisted living community blends the serenity of rural surroundings seamlessly with the convenience of urban living. Croasdaile Village’s expansive campus caters to a diverse community. The allure lies not only in the sprawling open spaces but also in the sought-after location of Durham itself.
For senior residents at Croasdaile, the vista of native hardwoods, meadows, and the tranquil private lake unfolds from maintained walking paths—a serene panorama capturing North Carolina’s splendor. Here, a newfound sense of liberation blossoms, where the avenues for camaraderie and personal fulfillment are limitless. At Croasdaile Village, the power to shape days around passions and happiness becomes a reality, ushering in an era of boundless opportunity and cherished companionship with farm-to-table dining experiences, world-renowned museums, and captivating sporting events, the community revels in the best Durham offers. Yet, above all, it’s the strong sense of belonging that genuinely transforms Croasdaile Village into a cherished home.

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What families are saying

Overall quality of life and resident wellbeing

The staff, particularly in the Pavilion, are consistently praised for their kindness, attentiveness, and high-quality care, contributing significantly to residents' positive experiences.

Quality of life Care & staff

Activities, programs, and daily engagement

Croasdaile Village offers a wide range of engaging activities and classes, fostering an enriching environment that residents appreciate for promoting active and fulfilling lifestyles.

Activities

The location of Croasdaile Village is highly valued for…

The location of Croasdaile Village is highly valued for its proximity to urban amenities while offering a peaceful, country-like setting with natural beauty, making it an attractive place to live.

Managed by Heather March

Executive Director

Heather March is the Executive Director at Croasdaile Village, bringing over 20 years of experience with United Methodist Retirement Homes, Inc. She previously served as nursing home administrator for seven years and holds a Bachelor of Science in business management. Licensed as both a nursing home and assisted living administrator in North Carolina, Heather is a Certified Aging Services Professional and actively contributes to multiple healthcare committees and panels.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 5.75/day

Overall rating

5/5

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 166

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

82.2%

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

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

44% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

54% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Medicaid

2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$57.9M

Surplus of revenue

$2.9M

Voluntary non-profit home Church

Home revenue

$57,858,026.00

Surplus of revenue

$2,948,488.00

Payroll costs

$15.1M

26.2% of revenue

Other operating costs

$39.8M

Total costs $54.9M

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Hillcrest Convalescent Center

SNF

HOOVER, WILLIAM

83.1%

$33,993,149.00

$12,934,774.00

38.1%

80.20

5/5

5.7592

5/5

3/5

Croasdaile Village

SNF

EZEKIEL, SUSAN

82.2%

$47,453,041.00

$15,137,943.00

31.9%

85.80

5/5

5.7529

5/5

4/5

Carver Rehabilitation & Living Center

SNF

Concordia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation – Rose Manor

SNF

PruittHealth – Carolina Point

SNF

Hillcrest Convalescent Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: HOOVER, WILLIAM

CCN: 345001

Occupancy: 83.1%

Home Revenue: $33,993,149.00

Payroll Costs: $12,934,774.00

Payroll %: 38.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 80.20

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.7592

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Croasdaile Village

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: EZEKIEL, SUSAN

CCN: 345501

Occupancy: 82.2%

Home Revenue: $47,453,041.00

Payroll Costs: $15,137,943.00

Payroll %: 31.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 85.80

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.7529

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 1

Carver Rehabilitation & Living Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Concordia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation – Rose Manor

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

PruittHealth – Carolina Point

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

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Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults

NC Medicaid CAP/DA

Official government program page

General: Age 65+ or disabled, North Carolina 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).
NC Specifics: High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).

North Carolina Senior Care Options

NC SCO (via NFCSP)

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), North Carolina resident.
Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits: Not applicable.
NC Specifics: Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).

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

North Carolina PACE (e.g., PACE of the Triad)

Official government program page

General: Age 55+, NC resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
NC Specifics: Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.

In-Home Aide Services

North Carolina In-Home Aide Services

Official government program page

General: Age 60+, NC resident, unable to perform 1+ ADL, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
NC Specifics: Family can be aides; varies by county funding.

Services: Personal care (5-20 hours/week), meal prep, respite (~5 days/year), errands.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

North Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Official government program page

General: Age 65+ or disabled, NC 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).
NC Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

North Carolina LIHEAP

Official government program page

General: Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
NC Specifics: Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid via Crisis Intervention Program (CIP).

Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($600 max via CIP).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

North Carolina SCSEP

Official government program page

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NC resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
NC 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

North Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NC 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).
NC Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

Urgent Repair Program (URP)

North Carolina Urgent Repair Program

Official government program page

General: Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025): ~$30,258/year (50% AMI, varies by county).
Asset Limits: Not strictly assessed; home value considered.
NC Specifics: Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.

Services: Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility).

State/County Special Assistance (SA)

North Carolina Special Assistance

Official government program page

General: Age 65+ (or disabled), NC resident, in licensed adult care home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (individual, 100% FPL); varies by facility rate.
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
NC Specifics: Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.

Services: Cash (~$1,200-$1,500/month) for room/board; Medicaid covers care services.

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NC Medicaid CAP/DA

Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled, North Carolina 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).
NC Specifics:
High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).

Official Program Page

NC SCO (via NFCSP)

North Carolina Senior Care Options

Requirements:

General:
Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), North Carolina resident.
Income Limits:
No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits:
Not applicable.
NC Specifics:
Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).

North Carolina PACE (e.g., PACE of the Triad)

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

Requirements:

General:
Age 55+, NC resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025):
~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
NC Specifics:
Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.

Official Program Page

North Carolina In-Home Aide Services

In-Home Aide Services

Requirements:

General:
Age 60+, NC resident, unable to perform 1+ ADL, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025):
No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
Asset Limits:
Not assessed; need-based.
NC Specifics:
Family can be aides; varies by county funding.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Personal care (5-20 hours/week), meal prep, respite (~5 days/year), errands.

Official Program Page

North Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled, NC 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).
NC Specifics:
Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

Official Program Page

North Carolina LIHEAP

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025):
~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
Asset Limits:
Not assessed; income-focused.
NC Specifics:
Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid via Crisis Intervention Program (CIP).

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($600 max via CIP).

Official Program Page

North Carolina SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NC resident.
Income Limits (2025):
~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits:
Not specified; income-focused.
NC Specifics:
Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

Official Program Page

North Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NC 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).
NC Specifics:
High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

North Carolina Urgent Repair Program

Urgent Repair Program (URP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025):
~$30,258/year (50% AMI, varies by county).
Asset Limits:
Not strictly assessed; home value considered.
NC Specifics:
Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility).

Official Program Page

North Carolina Special Assistance

State/County Special Assistance (SA)

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ (or disabled), NC resident, in licensed adult care home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025):
~$1,255/month (individual, 100% FPL); varies by facility rate.
Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual).
NC Specifics:
Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Cash (~$1,200-$1,500/month) for room/board; Medicaid covers care services.

Official Program Page

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Croasdaile Village

Croasdaile Village is a Nursing Home in North Carolina

Croasdaile Village is a Nursing Home in North Carolina

Croasdaile Village

Croasdaile Village is a Nursing Home in North Carolina

Croasdaile Village is a Nursing Home in North Carolina

What families are saying

Overall quality of life and resident wellbeing

Activities, programs, and daily engagement

The location of Croasdaile Village is highly valued for…

Managed by Heather March

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mix of rehab and long-term care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

Comparison Chart

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for North Carolina Seniors

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for North Carolina Seniors

Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

North Carolina Senior Care Options

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

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

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

In-Home Aide Services

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

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

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Urgent Repair Program (URP)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

State/County Special Assistance (SA)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

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