Question 1

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Question 3

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

Question 4

How much does this service cost?

Accepted Answer

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.

Question 5

What services do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
Senior-focused concierge medicine
Senior-focused nutritionist
Senior-focused personal training
Memory care specialists
Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
Custom hearing aids
Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.

Question 6

Virtual Tours & Videos

Accepted Answer

Check out our photo album
Check out our virtual tours
Check out our home videos

Question 7

Resident interviews at our senior living facilities

Accepted Answer

Check out our resident interviews

Question 8

Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.

Accepted Answer

Check out our cost guide.

Name	Title	Context
Staff B Cook	Cook	Observed preparing pureed pork and handling food without proper measurement or hygiene
Staff C Dietary Aide	Dietary Aide	Observed placing serving utensils and measuring food portions
Certified Dietary Manager	Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)	Provided information on facility policies and training related to food service and temperature monitoring
Administrator	Administrator	Provided statements on facility policies and corrective actions
Culinary Manager	Culinary Manager	Conducted education, audits, and in-service training for dietary staff as part of plan of correction
Executive Director	Executive Director	Reeducated leadership team on QAPI process and involved in monitoring plan performance

Name	Title	Context
Staff C	Dietary Aide (DA)	Observed partially filling serving scoops and improper food handling.
Staff B	Dietary Aide (DA)	Did not cover hair while handling food.
Staff A	Cook	Did not have facial hair covered while preparing food.
Assistant Director of Nursing	ADON	Stated resident had not received restorative program services due to staffing shortages.
Dietary Manager		Provided information on serving sizes and food storage policies.
Rehabilitation Director		Stated resident should be on restorative program services.

Description	Severity
Accuracy of Assessments: The facility failed to accurately complete a Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for one resident, misidentifying the resident's mental illness status.	SS=B
Menus Meet Resident Needs/Preparation/Followed: The facility failed to ensure staff served the proper serving size for residents on a pureed texture diet.	SS=D

Description	Severity
Failure to complete a Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment within 14 days for a resident placed on hospice care.	SS=D
Failure to coordinate PASARR and assessments including timely Level II PASRR evaluation and determination for residents with newly evident mental disorders.	SS=D
Failure to update comprehensive care plans timely and include required interdisciplinary team members and resident participation.	SS=D
Failure to post nurse staffing data in a prominent location visible to residents and visitors.	SS=B
Failure to maintain food safety standards including staff not wearing hair restraints and improper hand hygiene during food preparation and service.	SS=D
Failure to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program including improper mask use, inadequate hand hygiene, and failure to provide a sanitary environment.	SS=D

Description
Menus did not meet nutritional needs and were not properly prepared in advance or followed, including failure to serve appropriate diet and portions for residents on pureed diets.
Food and drink were not maintained at safe and appetizing temperatures during meal service.
Food procurement, storage, preparation, and serving practices were not sanitary, including improperly labeled and stored food items.
The facility failed to maintain an effective Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program to address previously identified quality deficiencies.

Description
Failed to maintain a clean, comfortable, and homelike environment; stained carpet and urine odor in resident rooms; temperature issues in resident rooms.
Failed to provide necessary care and services to ensure residents' abilities in activities of daily living were maintained or improved.
Failed to meet nutritional needs of residents; inappropriate serving sizes of vegetables.
Failed to provide food that is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature; food served below acceptable holding temperature.
Failed to maintain sanitary practices in food procurement, storage, and preparation; missing HVAC vents, improper food storage, and staff not following hair and glove protocols.

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