Fox Trail

Description

Fox Trail, located in Paramus, NJ, is a five-star rated senior living community specializing in memory care services. In their memory care community, residents stay in residential style accommodations that are fully furnished, and are provided with non-pharmaceutical interventions to reduce medication reliance. Such interventions include regular engagement for positive cognitive support, meaningful activities that stimulate brain functions, as well as strengthening activities for walking and balance.
Additionally, residents are cared for 24/7 by on-site staff. and are provided assistance with medication management. Three home cooked meals are also provided daily, and housekeeping and laundry services are also provided, creating a worry free environment where residents can focus on creating memorable experiences and wonderful memories.

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

General: Age 65+ or disabled, New Jersey 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).
NJ Specifics: High urban demand; managed care model.

Services: In-home care (5-7 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), medical services.

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

General: Age 60+, New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).
NJ Specifics: Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), home modifications (~$1,000 avg.).

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

General: Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025): ~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
NJ Specifics: Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.

Services: Prescription cost reduction ($500-$1,000/year savings), premium assistance ($20/month above benchmark).

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

General: Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025): ~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
NJ Specifics: Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.

Services: Prescription cost reduction (~$300-$800/year savings).

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

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

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

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

General: Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025): ~$150,000/year (combined household, projected).
Asset Limits: Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ Specifics: Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.

Services: Tax reimbursement (~$500-$2,000/year) for increases since base year.

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

General: Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
Income Limits (2025): ~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
NJ Specifics: Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.

Services: Tax relief (~$700-$1,500/year homeowners, ~$250-$450 renters).

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

General: Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.
Income Limits (2025): ~$500,000/year (projected, subject to final regs).
Asset Limits: Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ Specifics: Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.

Services: Tax credit (~$3,000-$6,500/year, projected) starting 2026.

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

General: Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.
Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
NJ Specifics: Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.

Services: Bill credits (~$300-$1,500/year) to cap energy costs at 6% of income.

Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

New Jersey LIHEAP

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

Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($450 max).

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
NJ Specifics: 21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).

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

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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