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.

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Gardens at Wapakoneta | Nursing Home in Ohio

Overview of Gardens at Wapakoneta

Gardens at Wapakoneta is a 64-bed residential care facility administrated by Cathy Vasil at 505 Walnut Street in Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895, in Auglaize County. The Director of Nursing is Brooke Buroker. Licensed by the Ohio Department of Aging, the facility provides basic assisted living and memory care services. Gardens at Wapakoneta operates as part of Lionstone Care Management. Staffing operates 24 hours.

Three care programs are confirmed: Premier Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care. The facility accommodates couples seeking to reside together. Meals, housekeeping, and laundry services are available. The activities program includes group bingo, hall bowling, puzzles, and regularly scheduled programming. Indoor and outdoor common spaces are available.

The Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification, conducted its most recent inspection on August 4, 2025, and found 1 citation. The statewide average is 2 citations per inspection. Zero severe citations appear in the comparative record for prior inspection cycles. No enforcement actions or immediate jeopardy findings are listed in available reports.

Auglaize Family Practice Center is approximately 0.4 miles from the facility. Lima Memorial Health and Joint Township District Memorial Hospital are within approximately 30 minutes. Wapakoneta is the birthplace of Neil Armstrong and home to the Armstrong Air and Space Museum.

Gardens at Wapakoneta is suited for couples or individuals seeking assisted living or memory care in Wapakoneta with dual ODA certification. Families should verify current Medicaid acceptance, occupancy availability, and staff credentials during initial inquiry.

(419) 738-0725

64-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Facility TypeResidential Care Facility

StatusActive

CountyAuglaize

Gardens at Wapakoneta is administrated by Cathy Vasil.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Director of NursingBROOKE BUROKER

Respite Care

24-Hour Staffing

Email [email protected]

Fax(419) 738-0724

Specific ProgramsPremier Assisted Living

Latest inspection

Date August 4, 2025

1 total citation

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Ohio average: 2 citations

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5 facilities compared · CMS & OH Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Anna Maria of Aurora, Inc.		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Aurora	43	89.7%	+14%	3.78				+9%	+7%	7	1.8	1	91	-	Norton Bros. Holding Company	$20.2M	$7.2M	35.7%	365072
Gardens at Wapakoneta	-	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Wapakoneta	64	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0	0.0	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Abbington of Pickerington Partners	-	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Pickerington	48	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0	0.0	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Alpine House of Maple Heights	-	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Maple Heights	95	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0	0.0	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Amherst Meadows Care Center	-	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Ne Massillon	44	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0	0.0	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Anna Maria of Aurora, Inc.

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH AL

Community:Location: Aurora

Bed Count: 43

Occupancy: 89.7%

Occupancy vs State Avg: +14%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 3.8

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

+9%

Staffing vs State Avg: +7%

Citations: 7

Citations per Inspection: 1.8

Severe Citations: 1

Avg Residents/Day: 91.00

Operator: Norton Bros. Holding Company

Home Revenue: $20,187,020.00

Payroll Costs: $7,208,959.00

Payroll %: 35.7%

CCN: 365072

Gardens at Wapakoneta

Type of care: NH AL

Community:Location: Wapakoneta

Bed Count: 64

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

Abbington of Pickerington Partners

Type of care: NH AL

Community:Location: Pickerington

Bed Count: 48

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

Alpine House of Maple Heights

Type of care: NH AL

Community:Location: Maple Heights

Bed Count: 95

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

Amherst Meadows Care Center

Type of care: NH AL

Community:Location: Ne Massillon

Bed Count: 44

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

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PASSPORT Waiver

Ohio Medicaid PASSPORT

Age 60+

General Ohio 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).

Administered through regional agencies; waitlists possible.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Ohio Home Care Program (non-Medicaid)

OH HCP

Age 60+

General Ohio resident, at risk of decline.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $5,000 individual

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Ohio Assisted Living Waiver

Age 21+ (65+ prioritized)

General OH resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (individual); QIT required.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Covers ~300 facilities; room/board not included (separate cost).

Benefits

Personal care Meals Medication management Transportation (~$3,000-$4,000/month value)

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

Ohio PACE (e.g., McGregor PACE)

Age 55+

General OH 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.

Available in 9 counties (e.g., Cuyahoga, Franklin); expanding via Healthy Aging Grants.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Ohio Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General OH 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).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Ohio HEAP

Age 60+ prioritized

General OH resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Winter/Summer Crisis Programs.

Benefits

Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Ohio Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —

General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OH resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

12 AAAs; rural/low-income priority; volunteer respite option.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Ohio SCSEP

Age 55+

General unemployed, low-income, OH resident.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL

Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

Benefits

Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

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

Ohio VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General OH 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

High veteran demand; supports care in multiple settings.

Benefits

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

Homestead Exemption

Ohio Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ (or disabled)

General OH resident, homeowner, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$38,500/year individual, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.

Reduces taxable value by $25,000; applies to primary residence.

Benefits

Tax reduction (~$400-$800/year avg., varies by county)

Save the Dream Ohio (Homeowner Assistance Fund)

Ohio Save the Dream

Age 60+ prioritized

General OH resident, homeowner, hardship post-Jan 21, 2020.

Income Limits (2025) ~$147,600/year family of 4, 150% AMI; varies by county

Asset Limits Not assessed; hardship-focused.

Covers delinquent mortgages, utilities, taxes; max $25,000 mortgage aid.

Benefits

Mortgage aid ($25,000 max) Utility/property tax aid ($5,000 avg.)

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Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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