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?

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 Linn Health & Rehabilitation

Linn Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing home that costs at an affordable rate. Tranquility surrounds your environment with a family-like atmosphere, contributing to an inspiring and relaxing experience in the nurturing home. Professionalism and compassion cover the background with a family-like atmosphere, contributing to an inspiring and comfortable experience in the nurturing, home-like surroundings.

Linn Health and Rehab offers life enrichment activities to personal care services delivered by their professional caregivers and 24/7 nurse staff, seniors experience the compassionate care given to them. Other benefits include housekeeping, ADLs, medication management, social activities, and specialized programs.

(503) 655-0474

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 84

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

80.1%

165 days

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for

Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 25 days

Private pay

65% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$10.7M

Operating deficit

-$2.6M

Voluntary non-profit community

Home revenue

$10.7M

Operating deficit

-$2.6M

Payroll costs

$5.9M

54.8% of revenue

Other operating costs

$7.5M

Total costs $13.4M

Types of Care at Linn Health & Rehabilitation

Skilled Nursing

Compare Nursing Homes around East Providence

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

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Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Providence (West End)

89.8%

+7%

4.25

+6%

3.8

Delisi, Kenneth

$9.1M

$4.2M

46.8%

415072

Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

East Providence

87.3%

+4%

3.96

-1%

2.8

Ryan, Kevin

$10.6M

$3.8M

36%

415083

Hattie Ide Chaffee Home

Riverside (Riverside)

77.8%

-7%

6.22

+55%

3.2

A+

Zeltzer, Barry

$8.3M

$5.4M

65.4%

415002

Bethany Home of Rhode Island

Providence (Wayland)

85.6%

+2%

5.15

+28%

4.0

Bethany Home Of Rhode Island

$5.4M

$3.4M

62.5%

415096

Linn Health & Rehabilitation

East Providence

80.1%

-4%

0.0

#N/A

$10.4M

$5.9M

56.2%

415090

Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Overall Rating:

Type of care: MC NH

Community: Providence (West End)

Bed Count: 70

Occupancy: 89.8%

Occupancy vs State Avg: +7%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 4.3

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

+38%

Staffing vs State Avg: +6%

Citations: 15

Citations per Inspection: 3.8

Avg Residents/Day: 63.20

Operator: Delisi, Kenneth

Home Revenue: $9,064,044.00

Payroll Costs: $4,238,069.00

Payroll %: 46.8%

CCN: 415072

Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH

Community: East Providence

Bed Count: 68

Occupancy: 87.3%

Occupancy vs State Avg: +4%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 4.0

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

-25%

Staffing vs State Avg: -1%

Citations: 14

Citations per Inspection: 2.8

Avg Residents/Day: 62.00

Operator: Ryan, Kevin

Home Revenue: $10,550,565.00

Payroll Costs: $3,801,507.00

Payroll %: 36%

CCN: 415083

Hattie Ide Chaffee Home

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH RC

Community: Riverside (Riverside)

Bed Count: 69

Occupancy: 77.8%

Occupancy vs State Avg: -7%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 6.2

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

+4%

Staffing vs State Avg: +55%

Number of Fines: 1

Citations: 19

Citations per Inspection: 3.2

Severe Citations: 1

Avg Residents/Day: 65.70

Operator: Zeltzer, Barry

Home Revenue: $8,298,492.00

Payroll Costs: $5,425,515.00

Payroll %: 65.4%

CCN: 415002

Bethany Home of Rhode Island

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH

Community: Providence (Wayland)

Bed Count: 33

Occupancy: 85.6%

Occupancy vs State Avg: +2%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 5.2

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

Staffing vs State Avg: +28%

Citations: 16

Citations per Inspection: 4.0

Severe Citations: 1

Avg Residents/Day: 28

Operator: Bethany Home Of Rhode Island

Home Revenue: $5,447,665.00

Payroll Costs: $3,402,355.00

Payroll %: 62.5%

CCN: 415096

Linn Health & Rehabilitation

Type of care: NH

Community: East Providence

Bed Count: 84

Occupancy: 80.1%

Occupancy vs State Avg: -4%

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

Operator: #N/A

Home Revenue: $10,447,955.00

Payroll Costs: $5,876,546.00

Payroll %: 56.2%

CCN: 415090

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Financial Trends

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

Occupancy Rate 80.1% ↓ 0.2pp vs 2022

Net Income -$2.6M ↓ ~$2.1M vs 2022

Total Payroll $7.6M ↑ ~$968.4K vs 2022

Profit Margin -25.1% ↓ 20.0pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	86.2%	84.5%	85.5%	90.5%	88.8%	84.4%	84.5%	83.6%	88.1%	75.1%	77.7%	80.3%	80.1%
Beds	84	84	84	84	84	84	84	84	84	84	84	84	84
Net Income	-$33,725	-$233,263	-$88,658	-$44,859	$19,038	-$95,420	-$16,783	-$133,656	-$1,285,225	-$1,423,520	-$772,198	-$486,248	-$2,624,219
Gross Revenue	$9,047,967	$9,065,893	$9,290,291	$9,243,242	$9,402,738	$9,731,774	$9,747,257	$9,494,122	$10,085,386	$8,307,340	$9,475,677	$9,577,156	$10,447,955
Operating Expenses	$7,014,833	$6,834,219	$6,774,088	$6,959,022	$7,084,378	$6,791,023	$7,209,400	$7,139,996	$8,554,370	$10,130,589	$9,153,409	$9,514,897	$10,462,135
Net Patient Revenue	$6,997,193	$6,563,612	$6,650,612	$6,925,373	$6,867,568	$6,616,901	$7,169,583	$6,962,660	$7,239,869	$6,450,108	$7,125,939	$7,122,540	$7,556,355
Total Payroll	$4,913,067	$4,872,989	$4,798,442	$4,814,198	$4,928,814	$4,824,120	$4,995,463	$4,900,497	$5,302,733	$6,378,644	$6,282,882	$6,668,678	$7,637,110
Profit Margin %	-0.4%	-2.6%	-1.0%	-0.5%	0.2%	-1.0%	-0.2%	-1.4%	-12.7%	-17.1%	-8.2%	-5.1%	-25.1%
Medicare %	11.0%	6.9%	8.1%	5.6%	7.2%	6.5%	6.6%	5.1%	4.8%	5.2%	7.5%	2.7%	3.0%
Medicaid %	60.5%	60.1%	64.1%	61.6%	65.4%	71.2%	54.8%	57.2%	78.0%	55.8%	52.9%	59.0%	78.8%
Private %	28.4%	33.1%	27.7%	32.8%	27.5%	22.3%	38.6%	37.8%	17.2%	39.0%	39.6%	38.3%	18.2%
Revenue/Day	$265	$253	$254	$250	$252	$255	$277	$272	$268	$280	$299	$289	$308
Cost/Day	$265	$263	$258	$251	$260	$262	$278	$278	$317	$439	$384	$387	$426
Avg Length of Stay	179.8 days	150.1 days	213.1 days	192.6 days	197.2 days	188.1 days	129.5 days	104.2 days	105.5 days	126.8 days	154.6 days	190.8 days	164.8 days

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Rhode Island Home and Community Care Services

RI Medicaid HCCS

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Rhode Island resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual, higher than most states).

RI Specifics: Higher asset limit; small state aids quicker processing.

Rhode Island Caregiver Support Program

RI NFCSP Respite

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Rhode Island resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

RI Specifics: Limited slots; urban focus due to small size.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Rhode Island PACE

General: Age 55+, RI resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

RI Specifics: Operated by PACE Organization of Rhode Island; covers 4 counties (Providence, Kent, Washington, Newport).

@Home Cost Share Program

Rhode Island @Home Cost Share

General: Age 65+, RI resident, need help with 1+ ADL/IADL, not Medicaid-eligible.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale fees.

Asset Limits: Not strictly assessed; focus on income/need.

RI Specifics: Administered by Division of Elderly Affairs (DEA); complements Medicaid.

SSI Enhanced Assisted Living Program

Rhode Island SSI Enhanced AL

General: Age 65+ (or disabled), RI resident, SSI-eligible, living in approved AL facility.

Income Limits (2025): $943/month (SSI federal rate) + state supplement ($332/month).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

RI Specifics: Supplement increases to ~$1,275/month total for AL residents; ~50 facilities participate.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Rhode Island Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, RI 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).

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

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Rhode Island LIHEAP

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

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

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

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

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

Rhode Island VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

RI Specifics: High veteran demand; supports rural/urban care needs.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Rhode Island SFMNP

General: Age 60+, RI resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

RI Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~10,000 annually.

Property Tax Relief for Seniors

Rhode Island Property Tax Relief Credit

General: Age 65+ (or disabled), RI resident, homeowner/renter, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$35,000/year (household).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

RI Specifics: Credit up to $400; local exemptions vary by municipality.

Nursing Home in East Providence

Linn Health & Rehabilitation

Nursing Home in East Providence

Linn Health & Rehabilitation

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

Breakdown by payment type

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Medicaid

Finances and operations

Types of Care at Linn Health & Rehabilitation

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@Home Cost Share Program

SSI Enhanced Assisted Living Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

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

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

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