Petersburg Medical Center
Petersburg Medical Center is an exceptional healthcare facility that provides both hospital services and long-term care to its residents. Nestled in the charming town of Petersburg, Alaska, the home offers temporary accommodations for families of patients who need to stay close by. The center boasts a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team that provides top-quality care to residents. The team works closely with visiting specialists like gynecologists and cardiologists to provide comprehensive care.
Residents of the center have access to a range of activities to keep them engaged and entertained. From morning exercises to bingo, movie nights to Wii playing, and birthday parties, there is always something to enjoy at Petersburg Medical Center. In addition to healthcare services, the center also provides rehabilitation therapies, dietary needs, and housekeeping and maintenance services, ensuring that residents’ lives are as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Alaska Seniors
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Alaska resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual), adjusted for AK cost of living.
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- AK Specifics: Higher income limits due to cost of living; rural focus.
- Services: Home health aides (4-8 hours/day), chore services, respite care (up to 14 days/year), home modifications (e.g., ramps, ~$1,000 covered).
- General: Age 65+, Alaska resident for 12+ months.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,841/month (individual), ~$2,483/month (couple).
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- AK Specifics: Tiered payments based on income.
- Services: Monthly cash payments ($76-$250/month based on income) for care or living costs.
- Cost: Free; no repayment.
- General: Age 55+, Alaska resident, primary residence, documented accessibility need.
- Income Limits: ≤100% area median income (e.g., ~$74,850-$92,200 individual, varies by region).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- AK Specifics: Higher grants in high-cost, remote areas; no new funding currently, but applications accepted.
- Services: Grants for modifications (e.g., ramps, grab bars; $15,000-$35,000 owner-occupied, $10,000-$30,000 renters, $10,000-$20,000 small ALFs).
- General: Age 60+, Alaska resident, physical/cognitive impairment, not Medicaid-eligible.
- Income Limits: Low-income, above Medicaid threshold (~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-driven.
- AK Specifics: Prioritizes Alzheimer’s/dementia, rural, or isolated seniors.
- Services: In-home care (up to 10 hours/week), respite (varies), minor home mods (e.g., $500 avg.), PERS.
- General: Alaska resident, priority for 60+, heating bill ≥$200/month.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,950/month (1-person), $2,641/month (2-person), scales up.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
- AK Specifics: High demand in winter; rural areas often qualify due to fuel costs.
- Services: One-time payment (avg. $500-$1,000/year, varies by need and fuel type).
- General: Caregivers of Alaska 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.
- AK Specifics: Focus on high-need caregivers; complements other respite programs.
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
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