Question 1

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Question 3

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

Question 4

How much does this service cost?

Accepted Answer

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.

Question 5

What services do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
Senior-focused concierge medicine
Senior-focused nutritionist
Senior-focused personal training
Memory care specialists
Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
Custom hearing aids
Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.

Question 6

Virtual Tours & Videos

Accepted Answer

Check out our photo album
Check out our virtual tours
Check out our home videos

Question 7

Resident interviews at our senior living facilities

Accepted Answer

Check out our resident interviews

Question 8

Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.

Accepted Answer

Check out our cost guide.

Name	Title	Context
LaShelle Crawley	Executive Director	Signed as the facility representative on the inspection report.
	Dietary Employee 2	Observed failing to date and label food, improper handwashing, and unsafe food handling practices.
	Dietary Employee 3	Interviewed regarding food storage and dishwasher temperature knowledge.
	Dietary Manager	Responsible for instructing employees on food safety, added labeling and cleaning to shift checklists, and monitoring logs.
	Administrator	Accompanied surveyor during dishwasher area observation and provided facility policies.

Name	Title	Context
LaShelle Crawley	Executive Director	Signed the report
	Administrator	Interviewed regarding dietary manager absence and menu approval
	Cook 3	Interviewed about menu development and lack of dietician review
	Cook 1	Interviewed about use of unpasteurized eggs
	Cook 2	Interviewed as interim kitchen manager unaware of unpasteurized egg concerns

Name	Title	Context
LaShelle Crawley	Director of Nursing	Provided service plans for Residents B, C, D, and E which were not signed/acknowledged by the facility nor the resident/representative
Assistant Director of Nursing		Interviewed and observed clinical records for Residents B, C, D, and E; unable to locate service plans

Description
Failure to store, prepare, and distribute food under safe sanitary conditions, including undated and unlabeled food items in refrigerators.
Dishwasher temperatures were not consistently maintained at required levels, and sanitizer concentration was not properly monitored.
Dietary staff failed to take food temperatures prior to serving and demonstrated improper handwashing and glove use, leading to potential contamination.
Kitchen equipment such as drip pans and exhaust hood had heavy residue and grease buildup.

Description
Facility failed to have resident meal menus reviewed and approved by a Registered Dietician for nutritional requirements.
Facility failed to prevent the consumption of unpasteurized eggs for the preparation of soft-cooked eggs.

Description
Failed to ensure each resident had an evaluation of individual needs completed upon admission and/or semi-annually for 7 residents.
Failed to ensure residents who self-administered medication had a current self medication administration assessment completed for 2 residents.
Failed to ensure each resident had a signed and dated individualized service plan for 7 residents.
Failed to maintain clinical records for discharged resident 101.
Failed to develop and maintain an infection control program to include a system to analyze patterns of known infectious symptoms.
Failed to ensure residents had an annual health statement for 4 residents.

Need Help?

Let us help you or a loved one find the perfect senior home.