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
Facility served pureed mashed potatoes with chunks instead of smooth consistency, risking aspiration and choking.	Immediate Jeopardy
Failed to electronically transmit Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments within 14 days for 5 of 22 residents.	Level D
Failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for a resident.	Level D
Failed to assess weight changes for 2 of 3 residents reviewed, not contributing to harm.	Level E
Failed to provide adequate supervision and proper diet consistency for residents on pureed diets.	Level K
Failed to adjust medication administration times to accommodate dialysis schedules for one resident.	Level E
Failed to ensure physicians signed and dated monthly orders for multiple residents.	Level F
Failed to accurately document resident disposition after leaving facility on pass.	Level D
Failed to ensure 13 of 15 stairwell exit doors latched properly to maintain 1.5 hour fire resistance rating.	Level F
Failed to maintain fire barrier with 1-hour fire resistance rating due to missing fire-rated material on steel beams in 4 areas.	Level E
Failed to inspect and maintain fire alarm system semi-annually and conduct smoke detector sensitivity testing.	Level F
Failed to maintain sprinkler system including missing quarterly inspections, pipe corrosion, and needed repairs.	Level F
Failed to ensure electrical equipment near water had ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets.	Level E
Failed to ensure annual elevator inspections were current; last inspection over 3 years overdue.	Level F
Failed to ensure fire doors were inspected annually by qualified personnel.	Level F
Blocked access to electrical panels with water bottles, preventing quick disconnection of power.	Level E
Failed to functionally test non-hospital grade electrical receptacles annually for grounding, polarity, and blade tension.	Level F
Failed to ensure emergency generator annunciator panel was located in an area with 24-hour surveillance.	Level F
Failed to install remote manual stop station for diesel generator and certify generator transfer time within 10 seconds.	Level F
Failed to properly store portable oxygen cylinders to prevent tipping, rupture, and damage.	Level F

Name	Title	Context
Maintenance Director	Maintenance Director	Named in multiple fire safety and maintenance deficiencies and corrective actions.
Director of Nursing	Director of Nursing	Named in medication timing, physician orders, and documentation deficiencies.
Administrator	Facility Administrator	Named in oversight and corrective action discussions.
Registered Nurse/MDS Coordinator	RN/MDS Coordinator	Named in MDS transmission deficiency.
Certified Nursing Assistant #1	CNA	Named in diet consistency and supervision deficiencies.
Certified Nursing Assistant #2	CNA	Named in diet consistency and supervision deficiencies.
Certified Nursing Assistant #3	CNA	Named in diet consistency and supervision deficiencies.
Director of Dietary	Dietary Director	Named in diet consistency deficiency and corrective actions.
Speech Language Pathologist	SLP	Named in diet consistency and aspiration risk findings.
Licensed Practical Nurse	LPN	Named in care plan and weight assessment deficiencies.
Registered Dietitian	RD	Named in weight assessment deficiencies.
Licensed Practical Nurse assigned to Resident #12	LPN	Named in care plan deficiency.
Food Service Worker	FSW	Named in food preparation deficiency.

Description	Severity
Failure to immediately investigate and report an injury of unknown origin for Resident #3 as required by facility policy and state law.	SS=D
Failure to consistently document Activities of Daily Living (ADL) status and care provided to residents #1 and #2 according to facility policy and protocol.	SS=D

Name	Title	Context
RN #1	Registered Nurse	Named in the deficiency for failure to investigate and report injury of unknown origin for Resident #3.
Director of Nursing	Director of Nursing	Interviewed regarding failure to investigate and report injury; involved in corrective action and policy review.
Assistant Director of Nursing	Assistant Director of Nursing	Interviewed regarding failure to report injury; involved in corrective action and policy review.
LPN #1	Licensed Practical Nurse	Interviewed about documentation expectations for ADL care.
CNA #1	Certified Nursing Assistant	Interviewed about documentation responsibilities and use of Point of Care system.

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