Question 1

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Question 3

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

How much does this service cost?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What services do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
Senior-focused concierge medicine
Senior-focused nutritionist
Senior-focused personal training
Memory care specialists
Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
Custom hearing aids
Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.

Question 6

Virtual Tours & Videos

Accepted Answer

Check out our photo album
Check out our virtual tours
Check out our home videos

Question 7

Resident interviews at our senior living facilities

Accepted Answer

Check out our resident interviews

Question 8

Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.

Accepted Answer

Check out our cost guide.

Description	Severity
The center failed to ensure the kitchen was maintained to promote food safety and sanitation, including presence of dead insects, unclean surfaces, and improper food storage.	SS=F
The center failed to maintain all assessments for five years for sampled residents.	SS=E
The center failed to use comprehensive annual assessments to develop and implement care plans for sampled residents.	SS=E
The center failed to ensure medications were reviewed monthly by a registered nurse or pharmacist for sampled residents.	SS=E

Name	Title	Context
Pollyette Adams	Administrator	Named as facility administrator in multiple documents and plan of correction
Lisa Calvin	Enforcement Analyst II	Author of enforcement and acceptance letters
DON	Director of Nursing	Mentioned in findings related to assessments and medication reviews; noted as licensed practical nurse

Description	Severity
Failed to complete an admission assessment for one resident (#3) within 30 days of admission.	SS=D
Failed to complete a comprehensive assessment within 14 days after admission for one resident (#3).	SS=D
Failed to ensure employees received CPR training for five of six employee files reviewed.	SS=E
Failed to ensure new employees were trained on abuse within 90 days of hire for two of six employee files reviewed.	SS=E

Name	Title	Context
CNA #1		Named in findings for lack of CPR and abuse training.
CNA #2		Named in findings for lack of CPR and abuse training.
CMA #3		Named in findings for lack of CPR training.
CMA #4		Named in findings for lack of CPR training.
CMA #5		Named in findings for lack of CPR training.

Description	Severity
Failed to ensure compliance with food service regulations by not testing chemical sanitizer concentration of the dish machine using required test strips.	E
Failed to complete a significant change assessment promptly for a resident with multiple falls and health changes.	E
Failed to ensure comprehensive assessments included personal interviews with residents or representatives for sampled residents.	E
Failed to ensure residents' rights to receive adequate and appropriate medical care consistent with recognized standards.	E
Failed to ensure medications were administered as ordered by the physician for sampled residents, including missed doses and lack of coordination with third party providers.	E
Failed to coordinate care with third party providers to monitor and ensure delivery of services for residents with physician orders.	E

Name	Title	Context
Dorles Proctor	Administrator	Named as facility administrator in the renewal license correspondence
Espaniola Bowen	Administrative Program Manager	Signed the renewal license letter
Agnes Umunnakwe	Health Planning Specialist	Contact person for licensing questions
Tom Bates	Interim Commissioner of Health	Signed the license document

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