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?

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Monette Manor

Memory Care in Jonesboro

CMS overall rating

Monette Manor

Memory Care in Jonesboro

CMS overall rating

669 Hwy 139 North, Monette, AR 72447 View map

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Overview of Monette Manor

Monette Manor is a high-quality nursing home in Monette, AR, that offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The community can accommodate up to 86 older adults with its nurturing and supportive environment. Therapy services, recreational activities, and nutritious meals are also offered to enhance residents’ living experiences. With its wellness-centered approach, the community doubles its efforts to meet residents’ healthcare needs.

Residents’ holistic wellness is taken care of through a variety of fun games and social events. With lively gathering areas and state-of-the-art amenities, residents can rest and have more leisure opportunities. Conveniently located along AR-139 in Monette, the community ensures accessibility. As one of the trusted choices for nursing care in Arkansas, this nursing home has exceptional standards of care dedicated to older adults’ well-being.

(870) 486-5419

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

2/5

3/5

1/5

2/5

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Arkansas state averages

Staff type	Hours / day	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	16m per day	▼ 33% State avg: 24m per day · National avg: 41m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	1h 48m per day	▼ 34% State avg: 2h 44m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	2h 17m per day	▼ 34% State avg: 3h 29m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	2m per day	■ Avg State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	7m per day	▼ 56% State avg: 16m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 86

Walk Score: 0 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Types of Care at Monette Manor

Assisted Living Nursing Home

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Lakeside Nursing Center	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Lake City	85	No	31	-	A+	-	-
Grace Ridge, Inc.	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Jonesboro	35	No	21	Private Beds	-	Dian Carlton	Rcf Network, Llc D/B/A/ Rosehaven Homes, Inc.
Monette Manor	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Monette	-	No	0	-	-	-	-
The Bungalows at Jonesboro	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Jonesboro	-	Yes	7	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	-	-	-
Lexington Place Healthcare And Rehabilitation	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Fort Smith	-	No	34	-	-	-	-

Lakeside Nursing Center

Type of care: NH

Community: Lake City

Bed Count: 85

Pets Allowed: No

Grace Ridge, Inc.

Type of care: AL

Community: Jonesboro

Bed Count: 35

Pets Allowed: No

Bed Options: Private Beds

Monette Manor

Type of care: AL NH

Community: Monette

Pets Allowed: No

The Bungalows at Jonesboro

Type of care: AL RC

Community: Jonesboro

Pets Allowed: Yes

Bed Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Lexington Place Healthcare And Rehabilitation

Type of care: AL

Community: Fort Smith

Pets Allowed: No

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ARChoices

Arkansas Medicaid ARChoices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability

General Arkansas 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).

Rural focus; possible waitlists.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($7/meal) Respite care (240 hours/year) Adult day services ($60/day)

Choices in Living Resource Center

Arkansas Choices in Living

Age 60+

General Arkansas resident.

Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits Not applicable.

Limited direct funding; mostly referral-based.

Benefits

Care coordination Limited respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation assistance (~5 trips/month)

Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Arkansas Medicaid Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Age 65+

General Arkansas resident, requires nursing home-level care, lives in a Level II assisted living facility.

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

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal rules apply.

Limited provider network; excludes Level I facilities (no nursing services).

Benefits

Personal care (~5 hours/day) Medication management Nursing Activities Transportation

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

Arkansas Medicaid PACE

Age 55+

General Arkansas resident, nursing home-level care, safe with PACE support.

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

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

Limited geographic availability.

Benefits

Primary/preventive care Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals Transportation Therapy

Arkansas State Plan Personal Care

Arkansas Medicaid Personal Care Program

Age —

General Any age, Arkansas resident, needs ADL/IADL help, Medicaid-eligible.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual

Asset Limits $9,660 (individual), $14,470 (couple).

No nursing home-level care requirement.

Benefits

Personal care (~4-6 hours/day) Homemaker services (e.g., meal prep)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Arkansas SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+

General unemployed, low-income, Arkansas resident.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL

Asset Limits Not specified.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Benefits

Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

27.5 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Monette's city center to Monette Manor's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 15.58 miles to nearest hospital (CareFirst Medical Clinic)

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Long-stay resident measures

Average

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 3.01

53% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 1.97

ED visits per 1,000 days 1.78

18% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 2.18

Short-stay resident measures

Significantly below average

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 17.7%

30% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 25.2%

Emergency department visits 14.3%

In line with Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 13.8%

Falls with major injury 2.1%

177% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 16.7%

69% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 40.8%

19% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 50.6%

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