Pacifica Senior Living Santa Rosa

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Description

Pacifica Senior Living Santa Rosa, situated in California, offers a warm and inviting community with a dedicated staff committed to enhancing the senior living experience. Providing unparalleled service for both assisted living and memory care, residents have access to 4 acres of beautiful grounds and gardens. The community boasts premier amenities and convenient proximity to the best Santa Rosa has to offer, including world-class medical facilities, fine dining, and renowned wineries, ensuring a classy and tranquil atmosphere while receiving attentive care.
With a focus on accessibility, Pacifica Senior Living Santa Rosa welcomes pets, offers complimentary transportation, and features both indoor and outdoor common areas. The community is equipped with facilities like a fitness center, movie room, game room, and arts and crafts center, tailored to accommodate various interests. Specifically designed to support those with memory loss, the secure and stimulating environment allows residents to enjoy their stay. The multilingual staff, fluent in both English and Spanish, ensures a welcoming atmosphere for individuals who speak either language, fostering a sense of community and inclusivity.

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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for California Seniors

Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.

Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.

Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
CA Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

General: Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025): ~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
Asset Limits: Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.

California CARES Program

CA CARES

General: Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits: Not applicable; need-based.
CA Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

CA LIHEAP

General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.

Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for California Seniors

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

Eligibility

General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits

Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.

California IHSS

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).

CA MSSP

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
CA Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits

Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).

CA PTP

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

Eligibility

General: Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025): ~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
Asset Limits: Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits

Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).

CA ALW

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits

Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.

CA CARES

California CARES Program

Eligibility

General: Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits: Not applicable; need-based.
CA Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits

Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).

CA LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Eligibility

General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.