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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Gold Medal Senior Living Estates

Overview of Gold Medal Senior Living Estates

Gold Medal Senior Living Estates is a distinct community in Claremont, CA, offering assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ well-being, providing top-notch care tailored to their unique needs around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, ensuring residents enjoy maintenance-free living.

Here, residents are encouraged to live actively and remain socially engaged with a carefully curated calendar of enriching programs and exciting events. Delicious and well-balanced home-cooked meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its state-of-the-art amenities and nurturing environment, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

6-bed community

A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.

5 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 48 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

83%

Higher than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

5 / 6

Average residents 87 per day

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

StatusLicensed

IssuanceOctober 16, 2020

CountyLos Angeles

Gold Medal Senior Living Estates is legally operated by Gold Medal Senior Living Estates, and administrated by Santos, Toni C.

What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Dining Services

Housekeeping Services

Social and Recreational Activities

Types of Care at Gold Medal Senior Living Estates

Assisted Living

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average

Overall vs. California average

Latest Inspection September 13, 2024 Annual Inspection

Citations Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.

Metric	This Facility	California Average	vs. California Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.	8	10	This facility has 20% fewer total citations than a typical California facility (8 vs. California avg 10).↓ 20% better
Serious citations (Type A) Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.	5	3	This facility has 67% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California facility (5 vs. California avg 3).↑ 67% worse
Moderate citations (Type B) Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.	3	4	This facility has 25% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (3 vs. California avg 4).↓ 25% better

Inspections & Visits Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.

Metric	This Facility	California Average	vs. California Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	7	16	This facility has 56% fewer total visits than a typical California facility (7 vs. California avg 16).↓ 56% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.	1	13	This facility has 92% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 13).↓ 92% better
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	1	7	This facility has 86% fewer other visits than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 7).↓ 86% better
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	5	4	This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California facility (5 vs. California avg 4).↑ 25% worse

Complaint Investigations Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 1 complaint visit.	1	10	This facility has 90% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 10).↓ 90% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

This facility’s inspection record is mixed, showing repeated safety and maintenance deficiencies alongside periods of compliance. The most recent inspection on September 13, 2024, cited three immediate health and safety risks, including missing grab bars, unlocked scissors, and fingerprint clearance lapses, with civil penalties imposed. Earlier inspections found several issues like a staff bedroom inside the kitchen, non-working faucets, and medication errors, but some visits reported no deficiencies and proper infection control.

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2.9 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Claremont's city center to Gold Medal Senior Living Estates's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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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Bed Count: 6

Pets Allowed: No

Bed Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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