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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?

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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Overview of Lincoln Park Care Center

Lincoln Park Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Lincoln Park, NJ. It offers specialty nursing care, cognitive and behavioral health services, and short-term rehabilitation. The center is known for its commitment to outstanding patient care in a therapeutic environment.

(973) 696-3300 info@lincolnparkcc.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.56/day

Overall rating

3/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 547

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

85.8%

533

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

58% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

39% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 15 days

Medicaid

3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$65.6M

Profit

$246.1K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$65,627,662.00

Profit

$246,064.00

Payroll costs

$28.0M

42.7% of revenue

Other operating costs

$37.4M

Total costs $65.4M

547-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Long Term Care Facility

Additional licensing details

License number: 061409

CMS Certification Number: 315249

Ownership & operating entity

Lincoln Park Care Center is administrated by Mr. HOWARD WOLF.

Owner name: 499 PINE BROOK OPERATING, LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Skilled Nursing

24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

In-ground swimming pool

therapeutic swimming

gardens

benches

swings

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Cognitive & Behavioral Health, Short Term Rehab, Specialty Nursing Care, Amenities

Results

45 with citations

0 without citations

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Peace Care St. Ann‘s

Type of care: AL MC SNF RC

Community: Jersey City

Bed Count: 120

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: PEACE CARE INC

CCN: 315413

Occupancy: 90.8%

Home Revenue: $21,678,116.00

Payroll Costs: $7,196,377.00

Payroll %: 33.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 111.10

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.0717

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Bed Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Type of care: SNF AL

Community: NJ 07065

Bed Count: 122

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: ALEXANDER, SHERITA

CCN: 315198

Occupancy: 84.5%

Home Revenue: $17,857,981.00

Payroll Costs: $4,886,358.00

Payroll %: 27.4%

Avg Residents/Day: 114.50

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.2002

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

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QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 3

Lincoln Park Care Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: NJ 07035

Bed Count: 547

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: WOLF, HOWARD

CCN: 315249

Occupancy: 85.8%

Home Revenue: $65,439,096.00

Payroll Costs: $28,000,898.00

Payroll %: 42.8%

Avg Residents/Day: 533.00

Overall Rating: 3/5

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Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 1/5

Peace Care St. Joseph’s

Type of care: AL MC SNF RC

Community: Jersey City

Bed Count: 139

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: CHESTER, ERNEST

CCN: 315452

Occupancy: 77.0%

Home Revenue: $19,379,385.00

Payroll Costs: $8,013,894.00

Payroll %: 41.4%

Avg Residents/Day: 130.80

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.0441

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 32

Bed Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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CCN: 315522

Occupancy: 39.0%

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Payroll Costs: $3,599,583.00

Payroll %: 29.6%

Avg Residents/Day: 99.00

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.0972

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 1

Lincoln Park, NJ 07035

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583

Total Staff

362

Employees

221

Contractors

189,888

Total Hours (Quarter)

241

Avg Staff/Day

8.7

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	38	8.1	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	142	8.9	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	297	9.2	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

6 staff

5.5hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

477 staff

9hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

9 staff

8.2hs shift avg

Therapy Services

62 staff

7.3hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

4 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Dietary Services

12 staff

7.6hs shift avg

Other Services

13 staff

7.6hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

8.5%

of total hours from contractors

16,102 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Certified Nursing Assistant: 143 Licensed Practical Nurse: 66 Registered Nurse: 2 Medical Director: 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 5

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	154	143	297	96,935	91	100%	9.2
Licensed Practical Nurse	76	66	142	41,507	91	100%	8.9
Registered Nurse	36	2	38	17,511	91	100%	8.1
Mental Health Service Worker	13	0	13	4,775	65	71%	7.6
Other Dietary Services Staff	12	0	12	4,758	91	100%	7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician	13	1	14	4,202	90	99%	7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist	8	0	8	4,066	70	77%	8.3
Physical Therapy Assistant	14	0	14	3,441	89	98%	7.4
Speech Language Pathologist	7	0	7	2,379	89	98%	7.3
Occupational Therapy Aide	6	0	6	2,291	64	70%	7.6
Respiratory Therapist	6	0	6	2,264	64	70%	8
Physical Therapy Aide	10	0	10	2,227	89	98%	6.4
Qualified Social Worker	3	0	3	1,457	64	70%	7.9
Administrator	2	0	2	853	64	70%	7.7
Other Social Services Staff	1	0	1	487	62	68%	7.8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	436	55	60%	7.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	5	5	195	30	33%	5.6
Medical Director	0	4	4	104	51	56%	1.6

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Total Health inspections 3

25% below New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.0

Last Health inspection on Aug 2024

Total Health citations 18

14% below New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 20.9

6 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 18 citations

Complaint investigations 4 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.7

Serious Health citations 0

100% below New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.4

Moderate Health citations 17

Minor Health citations 1

Citations history (last 3 years)

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 26, 2024

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 26, 2024

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Pharmacy moderate citation Aug 26, 2024

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Care Planning moderate citation Aug 26, 2024

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Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Part of: Center Management

Resident Census by Payment Source

516 Total Residents

Medicare 69 (13.4%)

Medicaid 417 (80.8%)

Private Pay/Other 30 (5.8%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 4.9

28% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.8

Functional decline score 3.8

69% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 12.4

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 4.9%

52% below New Jersey average.

Walking Ability Worsened 3.6%

67% below New Jersey average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 2.9%

82% below New Jersey average.

Falls with Major Injury 2.2%

10% below New Jersey average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.9%

20% below New Jersey average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.2%

77% below New Jersey average.

Depressive Symptoms 49.1%

334% above New Jersey average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 95.7%

3% above New Jersey average.

Influenza Vaccine 99.0%

2% above New Jersey average.

Lost Too Much Weight 9.0%

93% above New Jersey average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 96.7%

23% better than New Jersey average

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.3%

15% worse than New Jersey average

Influenza Vaccine 84.3%

5% better than New Jersey average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Lincoln Park Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 85.8% ↑ 0.8pp vs 2022

Net Income $246,064 ↓ ~$7.4M vs 2022

Total Payroll $33,724,765 ↑ ~$1.3M vs 2022

Profit Margin 0.4% ↓ 11.4pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	98.5%	97.1%	96.8%	48.5%	48.6%	97.5%	96.2%	94.5%	90.5%	80.8%	84.5%	85.0%	85.8%
Beds	547	547	547	547	547	547	547	547	547	547	547	547	547
Net Income	$9,091,860	$5,304,538	$9,121,625	$9,414,853	$7,196,183	$6,378,266	$4,729,207	$4,198,458	$5,629,611	$8,894,117	$10,413,916	$7,682,980	$246,064
Gross Revenue	$62,122,429	$62,845,432	$61,031,127	$60,651,175	$59,801,951	$58,674,473	$56,340,558	$55,473,238	$50,033,801	$58,364,660	$62,349,214	$65,249,436	$65,439,096
Operating Expenses	$35,988,513	$38,803,702	$39,850,291	$37,210,231	$39,422,494	$40,537,018	$41,487,747	$41,667,318	$42,455,804	$42,265,096	$43,408,400	$49,692,031	$57,368,737
Net Patient Revenue	$45,076,322	$44,104,793	$48,944,946	$46,528,193	$46,542,023	$46,863,790	$46,259,674	$45,927,884	$47,952,483	$47,605,169	$54,008,782	$55,264,746	$57,426,235
Total Payroll	$26,428,772	$28,087,618	$28,924,458	$26,142,518	$26,696,320	$27,506,416	$28,541,042	$28,721,861	$28,749,776	$27,324,924	$28,073,083	$32,378,152	$33,724,765
Profit Margin %	14.6%	8.4%	15.0%	15.5%	12.0%	10.9%	8.4%	7.6%	11.3%	15.2%	16.7%	11.8%	0.4%
Medicare %	11.5%	11.5%	11.7%	11.8%	11.1%	10.8%	10.0%	10.6%	9.9%	12.5%	11.9%	14.7%	14.4%
Medicaid %	0.0%	83.9%	83.0%	85.0%	85.7%	83.4%	83.5%	83.8%	83.3%	80.5%	80.6%	64.0%	81.8%
Private %	88.5%	4.6%	5.3%	3.2%	3.2%	5.8%	6.6%	5.6%	6.8%	7.0%	7.5%	21.4%	3.8%
Revenue/Day	$229	$227	$253	$240	$240	$240	$241	$243	$266	$294	$320	$326	$335
Cost/Day	$183	$200	$206	$192	$203	$208	$216	$221	$235	$261	$257	$293	$335
Avg Length of Stay	125.3 days	99.5 days	133.9 days	192.6 days	203.8 days	130.1 days	128.0 days	128.5 days	134.8 days	177.4 days	192.4 days	158.5 days	166.1 days

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

General: Age 65+ or disabled, New Jersey 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).

NJ Specifics: High urban demand; managed care model.

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

General: Age 60+, New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).

NJ Specifics: Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

General: Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

Income Limits (2025): ~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

NJ Specifics: Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

General: Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

Income Limits (2025): ~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

NJ Specifics: Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, NJ 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).

NJ Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

General: Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.

Income Limits (2025): ~$150,000/year (combined household, projected).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; home ownership required.

NJ Specifics: Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

General: Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.

Income Limits (2025): ~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

NJ Specifics: Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

General: Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.

Income Limits (2025): ~$500,000/year (projected, subject to final regs).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; home ownership required.

NJ Specifics: Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

General: Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

NJ Specifics: Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.

Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

New Jersey LIHEAP

General: Age 60+ prioritized, NJ resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

NJ Specifics: Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid available.

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

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

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

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

NJ Specifics: 21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

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

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NJ 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).

NJ Specifics: High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Lincoln Park Care Center

Lincoln Park Care Center is a Nursing Home in New Jersey

Lincoln Park Care Center is a Nursing Home in New Jersey

Lincoln Park Care Center

Lincoln Park Care Center is a Nursing Home in New Jersey

Lincoln Park Care Center is a Nursing Home in New Jersey

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