Description

Life Care Center of Wichita is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. The upscale nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents. Life Care Center can be trusted as a safe and secure community that cares for every patient’s needs.

 
Convenience and hassle-free living is the center of Life Care Center services: medication management, post-surgical care, and wound care; as well as their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as it is their utmost priority. Other services include 24/7 easy admissions, fall prevention, IV therapy, discharge planning, and case management.

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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Kansas Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Frail Elderly Waiver
Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver
  • General: Age 65+, 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).
  • KS Specifics: Requires care level assessment.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
Senior Care Act
Kansas SCA
  • General: Age 60+, Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,800/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • KS Specifics: Limited funding; waitlists common.
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), homemaker services.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Kansas Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
  • KS Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Kansas NFCSP Respite Care
  • 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.
  • KS Specifics: 11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Kansas SCSEP
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kansas resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • KS Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
  • Services: 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
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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).
  • KS Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
  • 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 Kansas Seniors

Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver

Frail Elderly Waiver

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, 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).
  • KS Specifics: Requires care level assessment.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
Kansas SCA

Senior Care Act

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+, Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,800/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • KS Specifics: Limited funding; waitlists common.
Benefits
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), homemaker services.
Kansas Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
  • KS Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
Benefits
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Kansas NFCSP Respite Care

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Eligibility
  • 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.
  • KS Specifics: 11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
Benefits
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.
Kansas SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kansas resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • KS Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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).
  • KS Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
Benefits
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Community
Occupancy
Beds
Medicare Nights
Medicaid Nights
Free Market Days
Home Revenue
Payroll Costs
Home Costs
Owner
CCN
AZRIA HEALTH WICHITA
91.43%
70
1167
52
2215
$1,568,881.00
$601,653.00
$1,216,389.00
WICHITA AZ OPCO HOLDINGS LLC
0175563
MEDICALODGES OF WICHITA
85.27%
55
628
16429
$3,846,759.00
$1,541,725.00
$3,053,397.00
MEDICALODGES INC
0175008
WICHITA CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AN
86.19%
118
2485
29152
7119
$11,533,887.00
$2,325,599.00
$10,236,335.00
EXCEL OPOC HOLDINGS, LLC
0175168
WICHITA CARE AND REHAB CENTER
95.56%
45
1119
11966
482
$3,634,867.00
$2,108,411.00
$1,761,647.00
WICHITA OPERATOR LLC
0175273
ORCHARD GARDENS
82.88%
80
2030
18391
2924
$6,283,962.00
$2,396,195.00
$3,703,111.00
0175452
FAMILY HEALTH & REHAB CENTER
87.50%
72
6225
7212
5639
$11,857,596.00
$3,693,900.00
$5,233,913.00
AXIOM HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE, LLC
0175501
REEDS COVE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
65.92%
58
3693
7212
8171
$8,948,614.00
$3,515,094.00
$3,878,504.00
0175532
MERIDIAN NUSRING & REHAB CENTER
85.75%
106
1107
28200
4140
$9,038,168.00
$3,444,642.00
$3,523,537.00
0175274
LIFE CARE CENTER OF WICHITA
89.83%
120
2722
25647
7026
$14,733,127.00
$6,084,566.00
$5,175,507.00
STEPHENSON, MATHEW
0175407
CENTER AT WATERFRONT
74.63%
80
19273
4547
$22,435,327.00
$5,455,651.00
$7,011,368.00
DELINE, KENNETH
0175564
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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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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.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

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.

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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. 

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