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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Overview of Ossian Care Center

Ossian Health & Rehabilitation is a caring senior living community offering Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing. It provides a personalized, resident-focused family approach to daily life that empowers residents to thrive. The community is committed to restoring residents to their highest potential through compassionate medical care and uplifting lifestyles.

(563) 532-9440

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 5.24/day Iowa avg: 4.30/day

Overall rating

4/5

Iowa avg: 3.1/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Iowa avg: 2.9/5

Staffing

5/5

Iowa avg: 3.5/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Iowa avg: 3.3/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 46

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

82%

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Might be optimal for

Flexible care needs

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

34% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 23 days

Private pay

48% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Medicaid

18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$4.0M

Operating loss

-$16.7K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$4,021,580.00

Operating loss

$-16,651.00

Payroll costs

$2.5M

61.8% of revenue

Other operating costs

$1.5M

Total costs $4.0M

46-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Occupancy Rate

87%

Occupied Beds

40 of 46

Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Free Standing NF/SNF

Additional licensing details

License number: 960404

CMS Certification Number: 165576

Certification type: FALSE

County: Winneshiek

Ownership & operating entity

Ossian Care Center is administrated by Rachael Marshall.

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Memory Care

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Assisted Living

Memory Care

Skilled Nursing

Rehabilitation

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Fax: 5635329441

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation Services

Show Inspection Reports

Latest inspection

Date:December 3, 2025

25 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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Akron Care Center, INC

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IA 510017716

Bed Count: 45

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: CITY OF AKRON

CCN: 165595

Occupancy: 98.1%

Home Revenue: $4,650,730.00

Payroll Costs: $2,144,112.00

Payroll %: 46.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 42.00

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.7098

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 1/5

Citations: 4

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+15%

Staffing vs State Avg:

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Occupancy vs State Avg:

+30%

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Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IA 500478733

Bed Count: 46

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: AMERICAN HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES INC

CCN: 165311

Occupancy: 80.5%

Home Revenue: $4,098,046.00

Payroll Costs: $2,453,646.00

Payroll %: 59.9%

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QM Rating: 4/5

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Ossian Care Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IA 521610098

Bed Count: 46

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: OSSIAN SENIOR HOSPICE INCORPORATED

CCN: 165576

Occupancy: 82.0%

Home Revenue: $3,878,226.00

Payroll Costs: $2,484,248.00

Payroll %: 64.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 39.90

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.2434

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Citations: 16

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+43%

Staffing vs State Avg:

+22%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+9%

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Adj Nurse Hours: 4.2922

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 3/5

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Bed Count: 46

Pets Allowed: No

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CCN: 165082

Occupancy: 70.4%

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Payroll Costs: $969,532.00

Payroll %: 47.4%

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Adj Nurse Hours: 5.1665

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 1/5

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Citations: 39

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

17,672

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.5

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	14	8.7	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	9	8.1	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	40	7.5	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

68 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

3 staff

8.1hs shift avg

Therapy Services

7 staff

4.4hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

1.6hs shift avg

Dietary Services

3 staff

7.2hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

7.5hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

4.7%

of total hours from contractors

825 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 5 Licensed Practical Nurse: 2 Registered Nurse: 6 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 2

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	35	5	40	9,179	91	100%	7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse	7	2	9	2,210	91	100%	8.1
Registered Nurse	8	6	14	1,631	90	99%	8.7
Medication Aide/Technician	5	0	5	1,305	91	100%	6.9
Nurse Practitioner	2	0	2	805	68	75%	8.1
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	0	2	615	73	80%	7.1
Administrator	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	366	50	55%	7.3
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	303	54	59%	5.6
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	268	36	40%	7.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	138	16	18%	8.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	2	2	125	31	34%	4
Speech Language Pathologist	0	1	1	99	40	44%	2.5
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	80	14	15%	5.7
Qualified Social Worker	0	2	2	23	14	15%	1.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	15	3	3%	5

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Total Health inspections 4

18% below Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.9

Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total Health citations 16

26% below Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.7

4 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 14 citations

Complaint investigations 4 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

Moderate Health citations 16

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 20, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Nov 21, 2024

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Nov 21, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Nov 21, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation

Resident Census by Payment Source

38 Total Residents

Medicaid 9 (23.7%)

Private Pay/Other 29 (76.3%)

Specialized Care Beds

10 Total Specialty Beds

21.7% of Bed Capacity

Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds

21.7%

High-risk clinical events score 9.2

11% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score 11.3

48% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 13.0%

31% below Iowa average.

Walking Ability Worsened 11.0%

44% below Iowa average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 10.0%

62% below Iowa average.

Falls with Major Injury 4.4%

23% above Iowa average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.2%

3% below Iowa average.

Urinary Tract Infection 2.6%

5% above Iowa average.

Depressive Symptoms 3.4%

12% below Iowa average.

Antipsychotic Use 19.0%

0% below Iowa average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.4%

5% above Iowa average.

Influenza Vaccine 97.7%

3% above Iowa average.

Lost Too Much Weight 13.1%

162% above Iowa average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

18% better than Iowa average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Ossian Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 82.0% ↑ 8.3pp vs 2022

Net Income -$16,651 ↑ ~$397K vs 2022

Total Payroll $2,922,097 ↑ ~$121K vs 2022

Profit Margin -0.4% ↑ 13.5pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	96.4%	95.1%	97.6%	100.0%	97.8%	97.2%	97.5%	99.0%	94.5%	87.6%	77.3%	73.8%	82.0%
Beds	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46
Net Income	$72,114	$75,910	$32,249	$22,565	-$47,419	-$10,087	-$49,646	$16,938	-$101,020	$274,707	-$587,548	-$413,213	-$16,651
Gross Revenue	$2,230,965	$2,349,949	$2,372,590	$2,528,792	$2,628,865	$2,730,867	$2,878,321	$2,873,099	$2,860,492	$2,925,971	$2,892,016	$2,971,961	$3,878,226
Operating Expenses	$2,109,478	$2,189,055	$2,286,703	$2,460,648	$2,610,709	$2,682,307	$2,863,846	$2,851,882	$2,936,307	$3,028,217	$3,564,272	$3,483,828	$3,679,799
Net Patient Revenue	$2,154,605	$2,239,182	$2,280,026	$2,447,263	$2,526,487	$2,630,190	$2,766,178	$2,823,155	$2,812,542	$2,858,110	$2,774,241	$2,847,119	$3,590,893
Total Payroll	$1,525,969	$1,626,459	$1,686,022	$1,806,992	$2,005,182	$2,023,617	$2,168,851	$2,169,545	$2,182,847	$2,310,382	$2,906,436	$2,800,795	$2,922,097
Profit Margin %	3.2%	3.2%	1.4%	0.9%	-1.8%	-0.4%	-1.7%	0.6%	-3.5%	9.4%	-20.3%	-13.9%	-0.4%
Medicare %	1.7%	2.2%	1.9%	2.0%	3.8%	2.9%	3.6%	1.3%	1.4%	2.5%	5.5%	4.3%	3.1%
Medicaid %	46.1%	30.8%	29.1%	29.7%	22.4%	24.4%	28.5%	37.7%	36.3%	35.9%	29.4%	30.3%	30.5%
Private %	52.2%	67.0%	69.0%	68.4%	73.7%	72.7%	68.0%	61.1%	62.4%	61.5%	65.1%	65.4%	66.4%
Revenue/Day	$133	$140	$139	$146	$154	$161	$169	$170	$177	$194	$214	$230	$261
Cost/Day	$130	$137	$140	$147	$159	$164	$175	$172	$185	$205	$275	$281	$267
Avg Length of Stay	265.4 days	266.7 days	341.4 days	364.9 days	241.4 days	201.9 days	212.5 days	353.5 days	337.6 days	301.1 days	276.0 days	233.6 days	241.6 days

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

General: Age 65+, Iowa 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).

IA Specifics: Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

IA Specifics: Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa 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).

IA Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.

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

Iowa PACE

General: Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).

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

IA Specifics: Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.

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

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

IA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa 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).

IA Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.

Able Up Iowa

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.

Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.

Asset Limits: Not specified; credit-based.

IA Specifics: Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

Ossian Care Center

Ossian Care Center is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Ossian Care Center is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Ossian Care Center

Ossian Care Center is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Ossian Care Center is a Nursing Home in Iowa

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Latest inspection

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Safety & clinical stability

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Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

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Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

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Iowa Family Caregiver Support

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Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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