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Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home

Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home is an Assisted Living Home in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘… is an Assisted Living Home in Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home

Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home is an Assisted Living Home in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘… is an Assisted Living Home in Pennsylvania

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Overview of Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home

Founded in 1886 in Erie County, the Pennsylvania Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home boasts a rich and honored history. This revered institution, situated on 26 picturesque acres overlooking Lake Erie, not only serves as a final resting place for over 1300 veterans from the Civil War era but also offers exemplary assisted living for veterans. The home’s enduring character reflects its profound respect for those who’ve served their country, providing assisted senior living with a strong sense of purpose.
Seniors residing here relish an active lifestyle, engaging in billiards tournaments and enjoying a welcoming outdoor courtyard that fosters camaraderie and enriching activities. In addition to these offerings, the home features an on-site chapel, barbershop, library, canteen, snack shop, and more. Residents have the freedom to personalize their living spaces, and with a dedicated medical director and clinical staff on-site, the Pennsylvania Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home ensures comprehensive and individualized treatment plans for all residents. With 207 beds and a sterling reputation in personal nursing care, skilled nursing care, and memory nursing care, this institution proudly serves as a beacon of exceptional senior living.

What families are saying

The Soldiers and Sailors Home has a rich historical…

The Soldiers and Sailors Home has a rich historical ambiance, with ties to local history that visitors appreciate, such as the Wayne Blockhouse and historical grounds which engage both adults and children in imaginative exploration.

Overall quality of life and resident wellbeing

Tours led by Mr. Ken Vybiral are highly regarded, with visitors praising the friendly atmosphere and the opportunity to engage with historical narratives, suggesting that the guided experience significantly enhances the visit.

Quality of life

Overall quality of life and resident wellbeing

There are significant concerns regarding the quality of care provided to residents, with at least one review expressing deep dissatisfaction about the treatment of veterans, raising questions about the facility's management and use of funds.

Quality of life Care & staff
Home Information Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home
Walk Score
Walk Score: 44 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Pennsylvania Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community HealthChoices (CHC)
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Pennsylvania 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) (excludes home, car).
  • PA Specifics: Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program
  • General: Age 60+, Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies by region).
  • Asset Limits: $8,000 (individual).
  • PA Specifics: Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)
Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)
Official government program page
  • General: Age 55+, PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
  • PA Specifics: 16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, PA 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).
  • PA Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, PA resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • PA Specifics: Cash grants and crisis aid; serves ~600,000 households annually.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program
Official government program page
  • General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
  • PA Specifics: High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), supplies (~$2,000/year), caregiver training.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, PA resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • PA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, PA 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).
  • PA Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)
Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$45,000/year (individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • PA Specifics: Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.
  • Services: Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
  • General: Age 60+, PA resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • PA Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Pennsylvania Seniors

PA Medicaid CHC

Community HealthChoices (CHC)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Pennsylvania 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) (excludes home, car).
  • PA Specifics:
    Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Official Program Page
PA OPTIONS

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,000/month (individual, varies by region).
  • Asset Limits:
    $8,000 (individual).
  • PA Specifics:
    Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Official Program Page
Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
  • PA Specifics:
    16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Official Program Page
Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, PA 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).
  • PA Specifics:
    Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Pennsylvania LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ prioritized, PA resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; income-focused.
  • PA Specifics:
    Cash grants and crisis aid; serves ~600,000 households annually.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Official Program Page
Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025):
    No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; need-based.
  • PA Specifics:
    High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), supplies (~$2,000/year), caregiver training.
Official Program Page
Pennsylvania SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, PA resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • PA Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Official Program Page
Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, PA 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).
  • PA Specifics:
    High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$45,000/year (individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; income-focused.
  • PA Specifics:
    Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000).
Official Program Page
Pennsylvania SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, PA resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • PA Specifics:
    Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
Official Program Page

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