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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Nursing Home in Fairfield

CMS overall rating

Parkside

908 Symmes Rd, Fairfield, OH 45014 View map

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Overview of Parkside

Parkside in Fairfield, OH, is a nursing home that offers long-term care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and pulmonary care. The community also promotes a home-like and welcoming environment, ensuring older adults can feel at ease during their stay. Residents also experience maintenance-free living, with restaurant-style dining, daily housekeeping, and transportation services. Through personalized care plans, residents receive the utmost attention and care to recover and return to their routines.

Social gatherings, exercises, and enrichment programs provide residents with more opportunities to explore and create meaningful moments. Thoughtfully furnished private and semi-private rooms, along with cozy lounges, ensure residents can rest and connect with friends safely. Situated in the tree-lined neighborhood, near restaurants and shops, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Ohio, this nursing home continuously provides dedicated services to help older adults thrive in retirement.

(513) 868-6500

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating

4/5

Ohio average: 3.2/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Ohio average: 2.8/5

Staffing

3/5

Ohio average: 2.4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Ohio average: 4.4/5

Nursing care per resident

3h 56m per day

This home provides 11% more nursing time per resident than the Ohio average.

Ohio average: 3h 32m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Registered Nurse (RN) 34m per day 38m per day 41m per day

Nurse Aide 3h 3m per day 2h 8m per day 2h 21m per day

Total Nursing (Weekend) 5h 1m per day 3h 17m per day 3h 26m per day

Physical Therapist 1m per day 3m per day 4m per day

RN (Weekend) 26m per day 25m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 75

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

73.7%

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Might be optimal for

Long-term residence Daily assistance Occasional rehab needs

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

11% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 21 days

Private pay

62% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 30 days

Medicaid

27% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$8.2M

Operating loss

-$445.8K

Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.

Home revenue

$8.2M

Operating loss

-$445.8K

Payroll costs

$3.3M

40.1% of revenue

Other operating costs

$5.3M

Total costs $8.6M

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Dining Services

Transportation Services

Housekeeping Services

Social and Recreational Activities

Rehabilitative Support

On-site Medical Care and Health Services

Types of Care at Parkside

Nursing Home Hospice Care

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3 facilities compared · CMS & OH Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Parkside

Fairfield

73.7%

-6%

3.10

-12%

0.0

$35.3M

$10.3M

29.2%

366229

Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Buckeye Forest at Fairfield

Fairfield

57.3%

-27%

3.26

-8%

0.0

$9.8M

$4.8M

48.9%

365738

Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Majestic Care of Fairfield

Fairfield

75.6%

-4%

2.96

-16%

0.0

140

Barrows, Kimberly

$18.2M

$6.8M

37.3%

365396

Private Rooms

Parkside

Overall Rating:

Type of care: HC NH

Community: Fairfield

Occupancy: 73.7%

Occupancy vs State Avg: -6%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 3.1

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

Staffing vs State Avg: -12%

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

Avg Residents/Day: 57

Home Revenue: $35,275,373.00

Payroll Costs: $10,317,069.00

Payroll %: 29.2%

CCN: 366229

Bed Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Buckeye Forest at Fairfield

Overall Rating:

Type of care: AL MC NH RC

Community: Fairfield

Occupancy: 57.3%

Occupancy vs State Avg: -27%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 3.3

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

Staffing vs State Avg: -8%

Number of Fines: 4

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

Avg Residents/Day: 62

Home Revenue: $9,842,116.00

Payroll Costs: $4,815,288.00

Payroll %: 48.9%

CCN: 365738

Bed Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Majestic Care of Fairfield

Overall Rating:

Type of care: AL HC IL NH

Community: Fairfield

Occupancy: 75.6%

Occupancy vs State Avg: -4%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 3.0

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

Staffing vs State Avg: -16%

Number of Fines: 1

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

Avg Residents/Day: 140

Operator: Barrows, Kimberly

Home Revenue: $18,213,990.00

Payroll Costs: $6,792,657.00

Payroll %: 37.3%

CCN: 365396

Bed Options: Private Rooms

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PASSPORT Waiver

Ohio Medicaid PASSPORT

General: Age 60+, Ohio 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).

OH Specifics: Administered through regional agencies; waitlists possible.

Ohio Home Care Program (non-Medicaid)

OH HCP

General: Age 60+, Ohio resident, at risk of decline.

Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).

Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).

OH Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Ohio Assisted Living Waiver

General: Age 21+ (65+ prioritized), OH resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (individual); QIT required.

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

OH Specifics: Covers ~300 facilities; room/board not included (separate cost).

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

Ohio PACE (e.g., McGregor PACE)

General: Age 55+, OH resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

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

OH Specifics: Available in 9 counties (e.g., Cuyahoga, Franklin); expanding via Healthy Aging Grants.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Ohio Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, OH 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).

OH Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Ohio HEAP

General: Age 60+ prioritized, OH resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

OH Specifics: Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Winter/Summer Crisis Programs.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Ohio Family Caregiver Support Program

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OH resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

OH Specifics: 12 AAAs; rural/low-income priority; volunteer respite option.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Ohio SCSEP

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

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

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

OH Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Ohio VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

OH Specifics: High veteran demand; supports care in multiple settings.

Homestead Exemption

Ohio Homestead Exemption

General: Age 65+ (or disabled), OH resident, homeowner, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$38,500/year (individual, adjusted annually).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; home ownership required.

OH Specifics: Reduces taxable value by $25,000; applies to primary residence.

Save the Dream Ohio (Homeowner Assistance Fund)

Ohio Save the Dream

General: Age 60+ prioritized, OH resident, homeowner, hardship post-Jan 21, 2020.

Income Limits (2025): ~$147,600/year (family of 4, 150% AMI; varies by county).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; hardship-focused.

OH Specifics: Covers delinquent mortgages, utilities, taxes; max $25,000 mortgage aid.

Nursing Home in Fairfield

Parkside

Nursing Home in Fairfield

Parkside

Quality ratings

Nursing care per resident

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

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Medicaid

Finances and operations

What does this home offer?

Types of Care at Parkside

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Ohio Home Care Program (non-Medicaid)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

Homestead Exemption

Save the Dream Ohio (Homeowner Assistance Fund)

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