Pointe Frontier Retirement

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3.1 miles from city center

Description

Pointe Frontier Retirement is a multi-awarded independent living and assisted living home in Cheyenne. It boasts its individual-focused residential living that encourages seniors to find independence amid the quality service they receive. The continuum of care provides a stimulating environment where their compassionate and professional care staff meets their mental, physical, and emotional needs.

As a proud member of the Pointe Frontier community, residents can find a list of possibilities that interest them, with amenities and services that cater to their day-to-day living: social and cultural events, an indoor pool and hot tub, recreational activities, and many more. It’s a home-like environment that ensures residents experience the acclaimed resort-like hospitality that makes them feel like they are home away from home.

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What does this place offer?

Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed

Room Sizes 270 / 428 / 535 / 540 / 552 / 828 - 989 sq. ft

Housing Options Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type 3-story

Amenities

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Independent Living

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Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Community Choices Waiver

WY Medicaid CCW

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Wyoming 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).
WY Specifics: Sparse population; rural access focus.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).

Wyoming Home Services

WY Home Services

General: Age 60+, Wyoming resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
WY Specifics: Limited funding; rural emphasis.

Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Wyoming OAA Services

General: Age 60+, WY resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
WY Specifics: Includes Meals on Wheels; serves ~10,000 annually; rural emphasis.

Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Wyoming Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, WY 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).
WY Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Wyoming LIEAP

General: Age 60+ prioritized, WY resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
WY Specifics: Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available; serves ~15,000 households.

Services: Heating aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Wyoming National Family Caregiver Support Program

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; WY resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
WY Specifics: Covers Big Horn, Carbon, Converse, Fremont, Goshen, Hot Springs, Laramie, Natrona, Washakie; serves ~1,000 annually.

Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Wyoming SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WY resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not specified.
WY Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; serves Big Horn, Fremont, Natrona, Park, Washakie.

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

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

Wyoming VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WY resident, wartime service, 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).
WY Specifics: High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.

Property Tax Refund Program

Wyoming Property Tax Refund Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, WY resident 5+ years, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
Income Limits (2025): ~$22,500/year (individual in high-cost counties), ~$18,000 (low-cost); $36,000/$28,800 (couples).
Asset Limits: Not assessed beyond income.
WY Specifics: Refunds up to $900 (homeowners) or 50% rent paid; serves ~5,000 annually.

Services: Tax refund (~$200-$900/year avg.).

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Wyoming SFMNP

General: Age 60+, WY resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
WY Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 annually.

Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.

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WY Medicaid CCW

Community Choices Waiver

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Wyoming 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).
WY Specifics: Sparse population; rural access focus.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).

WY Home Services

Wyoming Home Services

Eligibility

General: Age 60+, Wyoming resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
WY Specifics: Limited funding; rural emphasis.

Benefits

Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).

Wyoming OAA Services

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Eligibility

General: Age 60+, WY resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
WY Specifics: Includes Meals on Wheels; serves ~10,000 annually; rural emphasis.

Benefits

Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.

Wyoming Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, WY 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).
WY Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

Wyoming LIEAP

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Eligibility

General: Age 60+ prioritized, WY resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
WY Specifics: Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available; serves ~15,000 households.

Benefits

Services: Heating aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).

Wyoming National Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Eligibility

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; WY resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
WY Specifics: Covers Big Horn, Carbon, Converse, Fremont, Goshen, Hot Springs, Laramie, Natrona, Washakie; serves ~1,000 annually.

Benefits

Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).

Wyoming SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WY resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not specified.
WY Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; serves Big Horn, Fremont, Natrona, Park, Washakie.

Benefits

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

Wyoming VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WY resident, wartime service, 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).
WY Specifics: High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Benefits

Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.

Wyoming Property Tax Refund Program

Property Tax Refund Program

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, WY resident 5+ years, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
Income Limits (2025): ~$22,500/year (individual in high-cost counties), ~$18,000 (low-cost); $36,000/$28,800 (couples).
Asset Limits: Not assessed beyond income.
WY Specifics: Refunds up to $900 (homeowners) or 50% rent paid; serves ~5,000 annually.