Golden Years Homestead
Enjoy the retirement of your dreams at Golden Years Homestead, a distinguished community in Fort Wayne, IN, offering independent living. Featuring a variety of well-thought-out accommodations, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Routine maintenance and a 24-hour emergency response are also provided, so residents have a worry-free lifestyle.
Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. With restaurant-style dining, residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community has plenty of amenities that aim to promote a vibrant and inviting environment for residents to thrive in their golden years.
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Medicaid, Medicare & PrivateWhat does this home offer?
Minimum Age
Those 55+ are welcome to reside in the community.
Pets Allowed
Furry and small companions, like a cat and a dog, are also allowed, as long as they follow the community policy.
Room Sizes
The community has a variety of floor plans, designed for accessibility and comfort.
Housing Options
With a variety of private or shared suites, the community ensures residents can find accommodation based on their needs and preferences.
Building Type
With accessible hallways and cozy communal spaces, the community ensures older adults are safe even outside their chosen accommodations.
Dining Services
Enjoy exceptional dining with meals made fresh daily by our dedicated culinary team. Each dish is crafted for nutrition, flavor, and the comfort of home.
Beauty Services
Salon services, including hair and nail care, as well as spa services, are offered to keep older adults well-groomed.
Housekeeping Services
The community also handles the cleaning, laundry, and home maintenance of their residences, so residents enjoy hassle-free living.
Social and Recreational Activities
The community celebrates small wins and milestones, including birthdays and holidays, and conducts fun community events and game nights, with bingo and cards, to promote social interactions and foster a welcoming environment for its residents.
Exercise Programs
Light exercises, like yoga, walking, and strength training, are also conducted to improve residents’ physical well-being.
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6.8 miles from city center
3136 Goeglein Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Email: [email protected]
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Indiana Seniors
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana 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).
- IN Specifics: Requires level-of-care determination.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home health services.
- General: Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).
- Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual).
- IN Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
- General: Age 65+, or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (including SSI).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- IN Specifics: ~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.
- Services: Room/board, laundry, minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana 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).
- IN Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
- General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
- Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
- IN Specifics: 16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- IN Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Indiana 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).
- IN Specifics: High veteran demand statewide.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Indiana Seniors
Aged and Disabled Waiver
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana 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).
- IN Specifics:Requires level-of-care determination.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home health services.
CHOICE Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits:~$2,000/month (varies).
- Asset Limits:$10,000 (individual).
- IN Specifics:Limited funding; regional variation.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,004/month (including SSI).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- IN Specifics:~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Room/board, laundry, minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana 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).
- IN Specifics:Three tiers; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
- Income Limits (2025):Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; need-based.
- IN Specifics:16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- IN Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Indiana 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).
- IN Specifics:High veteran demand statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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Beds shows the number of beds currently filled in each community agianst the total number of beds. Higher occupied beds usually indicates strong demand and reputation, while lower occupancy may suggest more availability for new residents.
Community |
Occupancy |
Beds |
Home Revenue |
Owner |
CCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHTON CREEK HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER | 79.1% | 139 | $18,408,433.00 | GRINDSTAFF, AARON | 155798 |
| BETHLEHEM WOODS NURSING & REHAB | 83.8% | 90 | $7,603,469.00 | LANGHOME, COMARON | 155679 |
| BYRON HEALTH CENTER | 84.3% | 170 | $12,644,319.00 | RECOVERY HEALTH SERVICES, INC | 155364 |
| CANTERBURY NURSING AND REHABILITATIO | 71.2% | 142 | $11,210,828.00 | ANAND, MEETA | 155656 |
| CHATEAU REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCAR | 76.9% | 99 | $16,086,178.00 | CHATEAU REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC | 155249 |
| COVENTRY MEADOWS | 78.9% | 150 | $15,695,438.00 | FULLER, GREGGORY | 155756 |
| ELEVATE WOODVIEW NURSING AND REHAB | 58.6% | 128 | $7,076,837.00 | ELEVATE WOODVIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION LLC | 155255 |
| ENGLEWOOD HEALTH & REHAB CENTER | 83.0% | 67 | $7,397,961.00 | 155654 | |
| GLENBROOK REHAB & SKILLED NURSING | 65.2% | 82 | $6,288,222.00 | ADAMS, CHRISTOPHER | 155176 |
| GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD | 85.4% | 111 | $14,064,082.00 | GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD, INC | 155755 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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