Prestige Senior Life High Desert

Description

Situated in Bend, Oregon, Prestige Senior Life High Desert is a leading provider of wellness programming, setting industry standards for assisted living seniors. This community offers an environment that goes beyond comfort, resembling a home-like haven for residents. With a commitment to comprehensive support, Prestige Senior Life High Desert provides services such as support groups, medication management, and short-term retreats. Moreover, the community coordinates rehabilitative and home health services, ensuring a holistic approach to residents’ well-being.
The amenities at Prestige Senior Life High Desert contribute to its appeal, featuring restaurant-style dining, a variety of floor plans equipped with kitchenettes, and a pet-friendly environment. Residents actively engage through an established resident council, enjoying the convenience of scheduled transportation, weekly housekeeping, laundry services, and religious offerings. This vibrant community embraces significant milestones, creating a lively and celebratory atmosphere that adds to the overall enriching experience for its residents.

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Oregon Project Independence (OPI)

OPI

General: Age 60+, Oregon resident, at risk of nursing home but not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
OR Specifics: Cost-sharing required; 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).

Oregon Medicaid Community-Based Care

OR Medicaid CBC

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Oregon 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).
OR Specifics: High demand in urban areas (e.g., Portland).

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).

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

Oregon PACE (e.g., Providence ElderPlace)

General: Age 55+, OR 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.
OR Specifics: Available in 11 counties (e.g., Multnomah, Washington); Providence ElderPlace dominant provider.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Oregon Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, OR 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).
OR 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)

Oregon LIHEAP

General: Age 60+ prioritized, OR resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
OR Specifics: Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Oregon Energy Fund (OEF).

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

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Oregon Family Caregiver Support Program

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OR resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
OR Specifics: 15 regions; rural priority; includes grandparent caregivers.

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)

Oregon SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, OR resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
OR Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; Easterseals/AARP partnership.

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

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

Oregon VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, OR 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).
OR Specifics: High veteran demand; Oregon Veterans’ Homes option.