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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Hughes Health and Rehabilitation | Nursing Home in Hartford, CT

Overview of Hughes Health and Rehabilitation

Hughes Health and Rehabilitation places importance on enriching and empowering the lives of its seniors. With an emphasis on skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care, their care staff are profoundly inclusive and compassionate when attending to any need a resident may have. Hughes Healthcare boasts its approach to senior recovery: treating and caring for residents like family.

All residents receive essential services such as concierge, scheduled transportation, housekeeping, and linen services, housekeeping. One of its specialties is rehabilitation services, focusing on occupational, speech, physical, neurological, palliative, orthopedic, and long-term care, including memory support, stroke rehabilitation, amputation, and congestive heart failure.

(860) 236-5623

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 170

129 days

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Might be optimal for

Flexible care needs

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Private pay

60% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

8% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$16.8M

Operating loss

-$686.8K

Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.

Home revenue

$16.8M

Operating loss

-$686.8K

Payroll costs

$7.1M

42.3% of revenue

Other operating costs

$10.4M

Total costs $17.5M

Walk Score: 68 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Types of Care at Hughes Health and Rehabilitation

Skilled Nursing

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

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Avery 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. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. 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.	Hartford (South West)	199	88.3%	+5%	3.73				-16%	-6%	3	40	6.7	4	171	-	37	Gilland, Patrick	$34.2M	$10.8M	31.7%	75063
Chelsea Place Care Center LLC		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. 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).	Hartford (West End)	216	90.6%	+8%	3.69			-	-23%	-7%	0	49	4.5	0	199	A+	82	Melamed, Solomon	$22.9M	$11.4M	49.8%	75299
Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center		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. HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. 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).	East Hartford (Garvan–Carroll Historic District)	345	83.8%	0%	3.40				+49%	-14%	4	33	4.1	5	280	-	63	David Smilovitz Trust	$56.8M	$19.4M	34.2%	75257
Hughes Health and Rehabilitation	-	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. 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).	West Hartford	170	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0	0	0.0	0	-	-	68	#N/A	$16.4M	$7.1M	43.3%	75082
Parkville 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. N Nursing RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Hartford (Parkville)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0	0	0.0	0	-	-	90	-	-	-	-	-

Avery Heights

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH AL IL MC

Community: Hartford (South West)

Bed Count: 199

Occupancy: 88.3%

Occupancy vs State Avg: +5%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 3.7

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

-16%

Staffing vs State Avg: -6%

Number of Fines: 3

Citations: 40

Citations per Inspection: 6.7

Severe Citations: 4

Avg Residents/Day: 171

Operator: Gilland, Patrick

Home Revenue: $34,165,051.00

Payroll Costs: $10,843,366.00

Payroll %: 31.7%

CCN: 75063

Chelsea Place Care Center LLC

Overall Rating:

Type of care: AL NH

Community: Hartford (West End)

Bed Count: 216

Occupancy: 90.6%

Occupancy vs State Avg: +8%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 3.7

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

-23%

Staffing vs State Avg: -7%

Citations: 49

Citations per Inspection: 4.5

Avg Residents/Day: 199

Operator: Melamed, Solomon

Home Revenue: $22,921,232.00

Payroll Costs: $11,409,599.00

Payroll %: 49.8%

CCN: 75299

Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center

Overall Rating:

Type of care: AL HC NH

Community: East Hartford (Garvan–Carroll Historic District)

Bed Count: 345

Occupancy: 83.8%

Occupancy vs State Avg: 0%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 3.4

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

+49%

Staffing vs State Avg: -14%

Number of Fines: 4

Citations: 33

Citations per Inspection: 4.1

Severe Citations: 5

Avg Residents/Day: 280.20

Operator: David Smilovitz Trust

Home Revenue: $56,800,881.00

Payroll Costs: $19,416,681.00

Payroll %: 34.2%

CCN: 75257

Hughes Health and Rehabilitation

Type of care: AL NH

Community: West Hartford

Bed Count: 170

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

Operator: #N/A

Home Revenue: $16,446,494.00

Payroll Costs: $7,116,000.00

Payroll %: 43.3%

CCN: 75082

Parkville Care Center

Type of care: NH AL N RC

Community: Hartford (Parkville)

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

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Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

CHCPE

Age 65+

General Connecticut resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits State-funded: ~$1,600/month; Medicaid: ~$2,829/month 300% FBR

Asset Limits $1,600 (state), $2,000 (Medicaid, individual).

Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home care (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Meals Respite (up to 14 days/year)

Statewide Respite Care Program

CT Respite Care

Age —

General Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.

Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $40,000 individual

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Benefits

In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day)

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program

Age 62+

General Connecticut resident, frail but not needing 24/7 care, resides in CHSP-eligible housing.

Income Limits (2025) ~$41,000/year individual, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Not specified; focus is income-based.

Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.

Benefits

Personal care (3-5 hours/day) Meals ($5-$7/meal) Housekeeping Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Connecticut Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General Connecticut resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (individual, QMB); ~$3,380/month (SLMB); ~$3,598/month (ALMB)—adjusted annually.

Asset Limits None since 2023 policy change.

Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.

Benefits

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Connecticut SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+

General unemployed, low-income, Connecticut resident.

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

Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; limited slots (~500/year).

Benefits

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

3.3 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from West Hartford's city center to Hughes Health and Rehabilitation's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.06 miles to nearest hospital (Bariatric Center of Excellence at Saint Francis)

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Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Hughes Health and Rehabilitation based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 57.1% ↓ 1.2pp vs 2021

Net Income -$686.8K ↓ ~$1.9M vs 2021

Total Payroll $9.3M ↓ ~$440.4K vs 2021

Profit Margin -4.2% ↓ 11.3pp vs 2021

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Occupancy %	88.5%	85.7%	84.6%	82.3%	84.8%	84.8%	84.3%	82.0%	65.6%	58.2%	57.1%
Beds	170	170	170	170	170	170	170	170	170	170	170
Net Income	-$232,054	-$762,153	-$108,710	-$457,842	-$1,507	-$237,055	-$26,304	$190,053	-$1,955,459	$1,215,708	-$686,840
Gross Revenue	$22,028,584	$21,244,227	$20,755,501	$21,306,239	$22,732,491	$23,075,086	$23,852,729	$22,619,673	$19,599,911	$17,004,757	$16,446,494
Operating Expenses	$15,870,539	$15,996,038	$15,481,204	$16,086,120	$16,581,388	$17,025,867	$17,076,958	$16,110,413	$17,076,424	$15,131,829	$13,997,395
Net Patient Revenue	$15,630,255	$15,226,505	$15,367,001	$15,627,149	$16,575,326	$16,776,139	$17,049,968	$16,293,960	$14,872,992	$12,723,126	$12,921,110
Total Payroll	$11,599,530	$11,921,501	$11,637,882	$11,787,632	$12,231,831	$12,162,870	$11,475,740	$11,143,417	$10,680,903	$9,764,874	$9,324,481
Profit Margin %	-1.1%	-3.6%	-0.5%	-2.2%	0.0%	-1.0%	-0.1%	0.8%	-10.0%	7.2%	-4.2%
Medicare %	8.0%	10.8%	7.6%	10.8%	9.4%	11.6%	10.5%	9.6%	10.3%	6.8%	5.3%
Medicaid %	73.7%	74.2%	72.8%	71.3%	69.7%	67.2%	67.1%	66.7%	60.9%	62.7%	60.0%
Private %	18.3%	15.0%	19.6%	17.8%	20.9%	21.2%	22.5%	23.7%	28.8%	30.5%	34.6%
Revenue/Day	$284	$286	$293	$306	$314	$319	$326	$320	$365	$352	$365
Cost/Day	$288	$301	$295	$315	$314	$324	$327	$317	$419	$419	$395
Avg Length of Stay	177.5 days	174.3 days	171.5 days	131.0 days	124.8 days	99.4 days	111.3 days	135.3 days	106.0 days	123.7 days	128.7 days

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