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.

How much does this service cost?

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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Magdalene Residential Care

Overview of Magdalene Residential Care

Spend your golden years at Magdalene Residential Care, a blissful retreat in Sunnyvale, CA, offering assisted living. Residents receive the highest quality of care tailored to their personal needs from a compassionate and highly trained team available 24/7. The community strives to keep residents’ independence without hassles, helping with chores and daily living activities.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs. The community also provides hospice care to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Meal preparation and transportation services are also available for residents’ convenience. With its convenient amenities and comprehensive services, residents are guaranteed to thrive in retirement.

6-bed community

A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.

7 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 67 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

83%

Higher than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

5 / 6

Average residents 87 per day

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

StatusLicensed

IssuanceJuly 13, 2018

CountySanta Clara

Magdalene Residential Care is legally operated by Literato-hilario, Fe, and administrated by Literato-hilario, Fe.

What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Dining Services

Transportation Services

Housekeeping Services

Social and Recreational Activities

Types of Care at Magdalene Residential Care

Assisted Living Memory Care Hospice Care

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average

Overall vs. California average

Latest Inspection August 4, 2025 Plan Of Correction

Citations Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.

Metric	This Facility	California Average	vs. California Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.	5	10	This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical California facility (5 vs. California avg 10).↓ 50% better
Serious citations (Type A) Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.	0	3	This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California facility (0 vs. California avg 3).↓ 100% better
Moderate citations (Type B) Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.	5	4	This facility has 25% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (5 vs. California avg 4).↑ 25% worse

Inspections & Visits Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.

Metric	This Facility	California Average	vs. California Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	5	16	This facility has 69% fewer total visits than a typical California facility (5 vs. California avg 16).↓ 69% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.	0	13	This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (0 vs. California avg 13).↓ 100% better
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	1	7	This facility has 86% fewer other visits than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 7).↓ 86% better
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	4	4	This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. California avg 4).— At avg

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Magdalene Residential Care Facility’s inspection record is mixed, with recent deficiencies corrected but recurring issues in documentation and regulatory approvals. The July 8, 2025 annual inspection cited two deficiencies for lack of fire clearance for a bedridden resident and missing health condition exception for Foley catheter use, both cleared by the August 4, 2025 follow-up. Earlier, the July 30, 2024 inspection flagged three deficiencies including medication record keeping, staff first aid training, and missing physician orders for bed rails.

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3.4 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Sunnyvale's city center to Magdalene Residential Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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Pets Allowed: No

Bed Options: Private Rooms

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