LiveWell at Birchwood Lake Estates
LiveWell at Birchwood Lake Estates is a Memory Care Home in North Carolina
LiveWell at Birchwood Lake… is a Memory Care Home in North Carolina
LiveWell at Birchwood Lake Estates
LiveWell at Birchwood Lake Estates is a Memory Care Home in North Carolina
LiveWell at Birchwood Lake… is a Memory Care Home in North Carolina
Nestled within the vibrant landscape of Durham, North Carolina, LiveWell at Birchwood Lake Estates is an esteemed assisted living community. Standing proudly, this assisted living community presents an alternative vision of assisted living within the charming confines of Chapel Hill. Each dwelling within this community is meticulously crafted to exude warmth and hospitality, ensuring an environment that extends its embrace to friends and family alike.
Whether seniors are engaged in a stroll outdoors or savoring a delectable meal, the ethos of LiveWell encourages your presence, inviting you to share in their moments of joy and togetherness. Experience a different kind of assisted living community that redefines the essence of welcome and inclusivity at LiveWell at Birchwood Lake Estates.
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What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Staff to Resident Ratio: 1:3
Building Type: Single-story
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Types of Care at LiveWell at Birchwood Lake Estates
Inspection History
In North Carolina, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation conducts unannounced surveys to ensure nursing and adult care homes meet safety standards.
21 visits/inspections
Results
15 resulted in violations
6 found no issues
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Respite Care
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Home Care
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
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19.6 miles from city center
6720 Pauline Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for North Carolina Seniors
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, North Carolina 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).
- NC Specifics: High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), North Carolina resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- NC Specifics: Limited slots; rural/urban balance.
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
- General: Age 55+, NC resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
- NC Specifics: Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
- General: Age 60+, NC resident, unable to perform 1+ ADL, at risk of nursing home placement.
- Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
- NC Specifics: Family can be aides; varies by county funding.
- Services: Personal care (5-20 hours/week), meal prep, respite (~5 days/year), errands.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, NC 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).
- NC Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
- NC Specifics: Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid via Crisis Intervention Program (CIP).
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($600 max via CIP).
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NC resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- NC Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NC 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).
- NC 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).
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, homeowner, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$30,258/year (50% AMI, varies by county).
- Asset Limits: Not strictly assessed; home value considered.
- NC Specifics: Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.
- Services: Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility).
- General: Age 65+ (or disabled), NC resident, in licensed adult care home, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (individual, 100% FPL); varies by facility rate.
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- NC Specifics: Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.
- Services: Cash (~$1,200-$1,500/month) for room/board; Medicaid covers care services.
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for North Carolina Seniors
Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, North Carolina 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).
NC Specifics:High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
North Carolina Senior Care Options
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), North Carolina resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- NC Specifics:Limited slots; rural/urban balance.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, NC resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
- NC Specifics:Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
In-Home Aide Services
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, NC resident, unable to perform 1+ ADL, at risk of nursing home placement.
- Income Limits (2025):No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; need-based.
- NC Specifics:Family can be aides; varies by county funding.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-20 hours/week), meal prep, respite (~5 days/year), errands.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, NC 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).
- NC Specifics:Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025):~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; income-focused.
- NC Specifics:Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid via Crisis Intervention Program (CIP).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($600 max via CIP).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NC resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- NC Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NC 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).
- NC Specifics:High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Urgent Repair Program (URP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, homeowner, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$30,258/year (50% AMI, varies by county).
- Asset Limits:Not strictly assessed; home value considered.
- NC Specifics:Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility).
State/County Special Assistance (SA)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ (or disabled), NC resident, in licensed adult care home, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,255/month (individual, 100% FPL); varies by facility rate.
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- NC Specifics:Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,200-$1,500/month) for room/board; Medicaid covers care services.
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