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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Do you help families that need Medicaid?

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Homestead of Gardner | Assisted Living in Overland Park, KS

Overview of Homestead of Gardner

Nestled just outside of Overland Park, Kansas, Homestead of Gardner provides a maintenance-free Assisted Living lifestyle. It serves Baldwin City, Lawrence, Wellsville, Eudora, and Overbrook residents. The community fosters a safe and welcoming country living environment with a robust activities calendar and multiple apartment styles. Through its Vibrant Living Program, Homestead of Gardner celebrates aging milestones with purpose, curiosity, creativity, and fun, ensuring residents lead fulfilling lives.

Residents of Homestead of Gardner enjoy spacious studio apartments and personalized assisted living care, which are recognized for excellence by the U.S. News & World Report and Resident Satisfaction Five-Star Awards. With a welcoming atmosphere and engaging activities, Homestead of Gardner creates a sense of belonging where residents thrive and create lasting memories.

46-bed community

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

Walk Score: 22 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

85%

Higher than the Kansas average: 79.5%

Occupied beds

39 / 46

Average residents 50 per day

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusActive

CountyJohnson

License NumberN046055

Homestead of Gardner is administrated by Jodi Bergkamp.

OwnerCPF LANDLORD LLC

Assisted Living

46 units

Total beds

46 units

What does this home offer?

Room Sizes: 330 / 383 / 410 sq. ft

Housing Options: Studio

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Homestead of Gardner

Assisted Living

Breakdown by inspection type

14 other inspections

Results

1 with issues

0 without issues

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Latest inspection

Date December 19, 2024

Inspection history

Plan of Correction

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MSBG11

26 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Kansas average: 100 deficiencies

1.9 deficiencies per inspection

Inspection Report Summary for Homestead of Gardner

The most recent inspection on October 9, 2024, found the facility in compliance with all regulations and no new deficiencies. Prior to that, the September 24, 2024 inspection identified deficiencies related to incomplete negotiated service agreements, medication storage issues, incomplete incident documentation, and failure to conduct quarterly emergency management plan reviews. Earlier complaint investigations included a substantiated case in February 2022 involving medication administration practices, and prior reports noted recurring issues with functional capacity screenings, documentation, and emergency preparedness. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility appears to have addressed recent deficiencies promptly, showing improvement in the latest follow-up inspection.

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Vintage Park at Stanley	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.	Overland Park (Fieldstone Court)	50	No	65	Studio	66.0%	-	Lynda Marie Sawyer	15	10
Homestead of Gardner	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.	Gardner	46	No	22	Studio	84.8%	-	Jodi Bergkamp	14	26
Homestead of Lenexa North	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.	Lenexa (Rosehill Pointe)	44	No	77	Studio	-	-	Clinton (Dell) Weidner	27	0
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Silverado Overland Park Memory Care Community	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. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Overland Park (Pflumm Road)	-	Yes	49	Studio	-	-	-	0	0

Vintage Park at Stanley

Type of care: AL

Community:Location: Overland Park (Fieldstone Court)

Bed Count: 50

Pets Allowed: No

Bed Options: Studio

Homestead of Gardner

Type of care: AL

Community:Location: Gardner

Bed Count: 46

Pets Allowed: No

Bed Options: Studio

Homestead of Lenexa North

Type of care: AL

Community:Location: Lenexa (Rosehill Pointe)

Bed Count: 44

Pets Allowed: No

Bed Options: Studio

Serenity Care Homes

Type of care: AL MC

Community:Location: Overland Park (Apple Valley Estates)

Pets Allowed: No

Bed Options: Studio

Silverado Overland Park Memory Care Community

Type of care: AL MC

Community:Location: Overland Park (Pflumm Road)

Pets Allowed: Yes

Bed Options: Studio

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Frail Elderly Waiver

Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+

General Kansas 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).

Requires care level assessment.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Senior Care Act

Kansas SCA

Age 60+

General Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits ~$1,800/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Homemaker services

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kansas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General Kansas 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; no waitlist.

Benefits

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

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kansas NFCSP Respite Care

Age —

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

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

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kansas SCSEP

Age 55+

General unemployed, low-income, Kansas resident.

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

Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Benefits

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

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

Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General Kansas 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 in rural/urban areas.

Benefits

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

21.6 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Gardner's city center to Homestead of Gardner's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 6.47 miles to nearest hospital (Olathe Health Kansas Heart and Lung Surgeons)

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