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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Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Oregon Project Independence (OPI)

OPI

Official government program page

General: Age 60+, Oregon resident, at risk of nursing home but not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
OR Specifics: Cost-sharing required; rural/urban balance.

Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).

Oregon Medicaid Community-Based Care

OR Medicaid CBC

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Oregon 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).
OR Specifics: High demand in urban areas (e.g., Portland).

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).

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

Oregon PACE (e.g., Providence ElderPlace)

General: Age 55+, OR 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.
OR Specifics: Available in 11 counties (e.g., Multnomah, Washington); Providence ElderPlace dominant provider.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Oregon Medicare Savings Program

Official government program page

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

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

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Oregon LIHEAP

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

Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max via OEF).

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Oregon Family Caregiver Support Program

Official government program page

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OR resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
OR Specifics: 15 regions; rural priority; includes grandparent caregivers.

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Oregon SCSEP

Official government program page

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, OR resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
OR Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; Easterseals/AARP partnership.

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

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

Oregon VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, OR 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).
OR Specifics: High veteran demand; Oregon Veterans’ Homes option.

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

Senior Property Tax Deferral Program

Oregon Property Tax Deferral for Disabled and Senior Citizens

Official government program page

General: Age 62+, OR resident, homeowner 5+ years, low-income.
Income Limits (2025): ~$58,000/year (household, adjusted annually).
Asset Limits: Home value < county median; equity > 15%.
OR Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue 6% interest; repaid upon sale/death.

Services: Tax deferral (~$1,000-$3,000/year avg., varies by county).

Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP)

Oregon Elderly Nutrition Program

General: Age 60+, OR resident (or spouse of any age); no income limit.
Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
OR Specifics: Includes Meals on Wheels; prioritizes homebound/low-income.

Services: Home-delivered or congregate meals (~$5-$7/meal value, 5 meals/week avg.).

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OPI

Oregon Project Independence (OPI)

Requirements:

General:
Age 60+, Oregon resident, at risk of nursing home but not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits:
~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits:
$5,000 (individual).
OR Specifics:
Cost-sharing required; rural/urban balance.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).

Official Program Page

OR Medicaid CBC

Oregon Medicaid Community-Based Care

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled, Oregon 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).
OR Specifics:
High demand in urban areas (e.g., Portland).

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).

Oregon PACE (e.g., Providence ElderPlace)

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

Requirements:

General:
Age 55+, OR 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.
OR Specifics:
Available in 11 counties (e.g., Multnomah, Washington); Providence ElderPlace dominant provider.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.

Oregon Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:

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

Benefits without Contact:

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

Official Program Page

Oregon LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:

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

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max via OEF).

Oregon Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Requirements:

General:
Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OR resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025):
No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
Asset Limits:
Not assessed; need-based.
OR Specifics:
15 regions; rural priority; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits without Contact:

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

Official Program Page

Oregon SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, OR resident.
Income Limits (2025):
~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits:
Not specified; income-focused.
OR Specifics:
Priority for veterans, rural residents; Easterseals/AARP partnership.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

Official Program Page

Oregon VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, OR 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).
OR Specifics:
High veteran demand; Oregon Veterans’ Homes option.

Benefits without Contact:

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

Oregon Property Tax Deferral for Disabled and Senior Citizens

Senior Property Tax Deferral Program

Requirements:

General:
Age 62+, OR resident, homeowner 5+ years, low-income.
Income Limits (2025):
~$58,000/year (household, adjusted annually).
Asset Limits:
Home value < county median; equity > 15%.
OR Specifics:
Deferred taxes accrue 6% interest; repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Tax deferral (~$1,000-$3,000/year avg., varies by county).

Official Program Page

Oregon Elderly Nutrition Program

Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 60+, OR resident (or spouse of any age); no income limit.
Income Limits (2025):
None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits:
Not assessed.
OR Specifics:
Includes Meals on Wheels; prioritizes homebound/low-income.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Home-delivered or congregate meals (~$5-$7/meal value, 5 meals/week avg.).

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Community	City	Street Address	Occupancy	Beds	SNF Number of Beds	Medicaid Nights	Medicare Nights	Free Market Nights	Home Revenue	Payroll Costs	Total Costs	Operating Expense	Home Costs	Net Income	Profit	Patient Revenue	SNF Avg Length Stay Total	Owner	CCN
AIDEN SENIOR LVING AT REEDSPORT INC	REEDSPORT	600 RANCH ROAD	75.2%															AIDAN SENIOR LIVING AT REEDSPORT INC.	385164
AMAMERE REHAB OF JUNCTION CITY	JUNCTION CITY	530 BIRCH STREET	82.1%	53	53	822	10162	2880	$6,935,043.00	$2,448,621.00	$495,904.00	$6,901,586.00	$4,452,965.00	$191,875.00	$191,875.00	$6,959,913.00	116.50	BARRY, ROBERT	385229
AVALON CARE CENTER - KEIZER	KEIZER	4062 ARLETA AVE NE	82.5%	49	49	485	15955	896	$9,764,762.00	$3,426,562.00	$353,596.00	$8,098,950.00	$4,672,388.00	$1,114,851.00	$1,114,851.00	$8,996,629.00	152.07		385241
AVAMERE AT THREE FOUNTAINS	MEDFORD	835 CRATER LAKE AVE	64.1%	205	117	5169	14244	25364	$15,505,746.00	$7,013,749.00	$1,800,516.00	$19,844,254.00	$12,830,505.00	$-1,537,055.00	$-1,537,055.00	$15,321,351.00	60.03	SUTTON, HOLLY	385126
AVAMERE COURT AT KEIZER	KEIZER	5210 RIVER ROAD NORTH	73.3%	229	69	2252	9235	50307	$12,937,250.00	$5,447,461.00	$1,080,717.00	$16,074,577.00	$10,627,116.00	$-3,689,238.00	$-3,689,238.00	$12,089,748.00	58.36	ARI CBC LLC	385233
AVAMERE CRESTVIEW OF PORTLAND	PORTLAND	6530 SW 30TH AVENUE	44.2%	127	127	1304	15813	6821	$10,911,705.00	$4,242,410.00	$1,051,208.00	$12,470,801.00	$8,228,391.00	$1,222,920.00	$1,222,920.00	$11,209,206.00	101.43	TIJERINA, SARAH	385031
AVAMERE HEALTH SERVICES OF ROGUE VAL	MEDFORD	625 STEVENS ST	63.4%	91	91	5453	10995	6030	$11,365,181.00	$3,648,867.00	$1,603,744.00	$12,890,595.00	$9,241,728.00	$-1,097,386.00	$-1,097,386.00	$11,779,975.00	56.62	ARISO LLC	385024
AVAMERE REHAB OF SALEM	SALEM	3445 BOONE RD SE	68.1%	80	80	4555	1581	10743	$13,829,889.00	$4,711,298.00	$2,316,183.00	$12,088,937.00	$7,377,639.00	$1,278,146.00	$1,278,146.00	$10,318,421.00	23.61	BOLIN, TYLER	385234
AVAMERE REHABILITATIN OF COOS BAY	COOS BAY	2625 KOOS BAY BLVD	52.8%	92	92	4052	10161	1939	$8,910,609.00	$3,413,073.00	$1,007,515.00	$8,816,516.00	$5,403,443.00	$-329,717.00	$-329,717.00	$8,210,469.00	86.84	STAUFFER, GRETCHEN	385239
AVAMERE REHABILITATION OF BEAVERTON	BEAVERTON	111850 SW ALLEN BLVD	67.1%	104	104	2067	15680	9582	$15,608,855.00	$5,480,823.00	$1,812,949.00	$13,767,788.00	$8,286,965.00	$2,142,285.00	$2,142,285.00	$15,186,584.00	42.17	NAIR FACILITY HOLDINGS LLC	385195