Mountain Plaza

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Description

Located in Casper, Wyoming, Mountain Plaza strives to provide exceptional assisted living and memory care services, ensuring that every resident receives the care they deserve. The prime location and thoughtful design of Mountain Plaza create an environment where seniors can thrive. With a 24/7 emergency call system in place, residents can feel secure, knowing that help is always just a button away. The dedicated staff takes care of housekeeping and laundry services, allowing residents to focus on enjoying their retirement to the fullest.
Spacious living rooms and cozy bedrooms provide a delightful and comfortable atmosphere, making residents feel right at home. A wide array of social events and learning programs are also offered, providing residents with opportunities to participate and connect. From stimulating educational sessions to exciting outings, there is always something happening at Mountain Plaza. Scheduled trips add an element of fun and adventure to their lives, creating cherished memories along the way.

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Wyoming Seniors

Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Community Choices Waiver

WY Medicaid CCW

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Wyoming 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).
WY Specifics: Sparse population; rural access focus.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).

Wyoming Home Services

WY Home Services

General: Age 60+, Wyoming resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
WY Specifics: Limited funding; rural emphasis.

Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Wyoming OAA Services

General: Age 60+, WY resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
WY Specifics: Includes Meals on Wheels; serves ~10,000 annually; rural emphasis.

Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Wyoming Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, WY 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).
WY Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Wyoming LIEAP

General: Age 60+ prioritized, WY resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
WY Specifics: Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available; serves ~15,000 households.

Services: Heating aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Wyoming National Family Caregiver Support Program

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; WY resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
WY Specifics: Covers Big Horn, Carbon, Converse, Fremont, Goshen, Hot Springs, Laramie, Natrona, Washakie; serves ~1,000 annually.

Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Wyoming SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WY resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not specified.
WY Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; serves Big Horn, Fremont, Natrona, Park, Washakie.

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

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

Wyoming VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WY resident, wartime service, 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).
WY Specifics: High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.

Property Tax Refund Program

Wyoming Property Tax Refund Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, WY resident 5+ years, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
Income Limits (2025): ~$22,500/year (individual in high-cost counties), ~$18,000 (low-cost); $36,000/$28,800 (couples).
Asset Limits: Not assessed beyond income.
WY Specifics: Refunds up to $900 (homeowners) or 50% rent paid; serves ~5,000 annually.

Services: Tax refund (~$200-$900/year avg.).

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Wyoming SFMNP

General: Age 60+, WY resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
WY Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 annually.

Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Wyoming Seniors

WY Medicaid CCW

Community Choices Waiver

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Wyoming 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).
WY Specifics: Sparse population; rural access focus.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).

WY Home Services

Wyoming Home Services

Eligibility

General: Age 60+, Wyoming resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
WY Specifics: Limited funding; rural emphasis.

Benefits

Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).

Wyoming OAA Services

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Eligibility

General: Age 60+, WY resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
WY Specifics: Includes Meals on Wheels; serves ~10,000 annually; rural emphasis.

Benefits

Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.

Wyoming Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, WY 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).
WY Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

Wyoming LIEAP

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Eligibility

General: Age 60+ prioritized, WY resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
WY Specifics: Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available; serves ~15,000 households.

Benefits

Services: Heating aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).

Wyoming National Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Eligibility

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; WY resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
WY Specifics: Covers Big Horn, Carbon, Converse, Fremont, Goshen, Hot Springs, Laramie, Natrona, Washakie; serves ~1,000 annually.

Benefits

Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).

Wyoming SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WY resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not specified.
WY Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; serves Big Horn, Fremont, Natrona, Park, Washakie.

Benefits

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

Wyoming VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WY resident, wartime service, 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).
WY Specifics: High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Benefits

Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.

Wyoming Property Tax Refund Program

Property Tax Refund Program

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, WY resident 5+ years, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
Income Limits (2025): ~$22,500/year (individual in high-cost counties), ~$18,000 (low-cost); $36,000/$28,800 (couples).
Asset Limits: Not assessed beyond income.
WY Specifics: Refunds up to $900 (homeowners) or 50% rent paid; serves ~5,000 annually.