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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.

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Do you help families that need Medicaid?

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Queen City Nursing Home | Nursing Home in Cincinnati, OH

Overview of Queen City Nursing Home

Ideally located near the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden in Cincinnati, OH, Queen City Nursing Home is an outstanding nursing home that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. The community promotes a supportive environment, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay. Exceptional support is also provided around the clock to meet residents’ healthcare needs and help them return to their routines with ease.

A variety of engaging activities and light exercises are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. With physical, occupational, and speech therapy, the community strives to enrich residents’ living experiences. Here, residents can live to their potential in retirement, accompanied by the community’s high-quality services and accessible amenities.

(513) 961-6452 info@queencityeldercare.com

Walk Score: 58 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

AwardsCaring Super Star Agency 2025

AccreditationsCaring Super Star Agency 2025

Respite Care

Specific ProgramsIn-Home Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care, 24-Hour Home Care, Personal Care Services, In-Home Companion Care, In-Home Respite Care, Senior Home Care

Types of Care at Queen City Nursing Home

Nursing Home

PASSPORT Waiver

Ohio Medicaid PASSPORT

Age 60+

General Ohio 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).

Administered through regional agencies; waitlists possible.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Ohio Home Care Program (non-Medicaid)

OH HCP

Age 60+

General Ohio resident, at risk of decline.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $5,000 individual

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Ohio Assisted Living Waiver

Age 21+ (65+ prioritized)

General OH resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (individual); QIT required.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Covers ~300 facilities; room/board not included (separate cost).

Benefits

Personal care Meals Medication management Transportation (~$3,000-$4,000/month value)

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

Ohio PACE (e.g., McGregor PACE)

Age 55+

General OH 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.

Available in 9 counties (e.g., Cuyahoga, Franklin); expanding via Healthy Aging Grants.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Ohio Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General OH 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).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Ohio HEAP

Age 60+ prioritized

General OH resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Winter/Summer Crisis Programs.

Benefits

Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Ohio Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —

General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OH resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

12 AAAs; rural/low-income priority; volunteer respite option.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Ohio SCSEP

Age 55+

General unemployed, low-income, OH resident.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL

Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

Benefits

Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

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

Ohio VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General OH 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

High veteran demand; supports care in multiple settings.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Homestead Exemption

Ohio Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ (or disabled)

General OH resident, homeowner, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$38,500/year individual, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.

Reduces taxable value by $25,000; applies to primary residence.

Benefits

Tax reduction (~$400-$800/year avg., varies by county)

Save the Dream Ohio (Homeowner Assistance Fund)

Ohio Save the Dream

Age 60+ prioritized

General OH resident, homeowner, hardship post-Jan 21, 2020.

Income Limits (2025) ~$147,600/year family of 4, 150% AMI; varies by county

Asset Limits Not assessed; hardship-focused.

Covers delinquent mortgages, utilities, taxes; max $25,000 mortgage aid.

Benefits

Mortgage aid ($25,000 max) Utility/property tax aid ($5,000 avg.)

4.6 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Cincinnati's city center to Queen City Nursing Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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Bridgetown Nursing and Rehabilitation		AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Cincinnati	55	56.3%	-28%	3.46				+73%	-2%	0	21	4.2	0	42	-	61	Bommer, Cameron	$5.4M	$1.8M	32.5%	365462
Brookwood Retirement Community		AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Cincinnati (Blue Ash)	102	62.1%	-21%	3.91				+22%	+11%	5	37	7.4	0	101	A+	17	-	$18.3M	$7.2M	39.1%	365712
Hillebrand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center		AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Cincinnati (Montfort Heights)	120	84.1%	+7%	3.11				-27%	-12%	2	28	4.0	1	103	-	69	Jmg Family Llp	$17.2M	$6.0M	35.1%	365045
Queen City Nursing Home	-	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Cincinnati (Avondale)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0	0	0.0	0	-	-	58	-	-	-	-	-
Hillside Nursing Home	-	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Cincinnati (Avondale)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0	0	0.0	0	-	-	50	-	-	-	-	-

Bridgetown Nursing and Rehabilitation

Overall Rating:

Type of care: AL IL MC NH

Community:Location: Cincinnati

Bed Count: 55

Occupancy: 56.3%

Occupancy vs State Avg: -28%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 3.5

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

+73%

Staffing vs State Avg: -2%

Citations: 21

Citations per Inspection: 4.2

Avg Residents/Day: 41.80

Operator: Bommer, Cameron

Home Revenue: $5,384,853.00

Payroll Costs: $1,752,040.00

Payroll %: 32.5%

CCN: 365462

Brookwood Retirement Community

Overall Rating:

Type of care: AL IL MC NH

Community:Location: Cincinnati (Blue Ash)

Bed Count: 102

Occupancy: 62.1%

Occupancy vs State Avg: -21%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 3.9

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

+22%

Staffing vs State Avg: +11%

Number of Fines: 5

Citations: 37

Citations per Inspection: 7.4

Avg Residents/Day: 101

Home Revenue: $18,311,562.00

Payroll Costs: $7,165,508.00

Payroll %: 39.1%

CCN: 365712

Hillebrand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Overall Rating:

Type of care: AL IL MC NH

Community:Location: Cincinnati (Montfort Heights)

Bed Count: 120

Occupancy: 84.1%

Occupancy vs State Avg: +7%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 3.1

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

-27%

Staffing vs State Avg: -12%

Number of Fines: 2

Citations: 28

Citations per Inspection: 4.0

Severe Citations: 1

Avg Residents/Day: 102.60

Operator: Jmg Family Llp

Home Revenue: $17,180,853.00

Payroll Costs: $6,037,878.00

Payroll %: 35.1%

CCN: 365045

Queen City Nursing Home

Type of care: NH

Community:Location: Cincinnati (Avondale)

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

Hillside Nursing Home

Type of care: NH

Community:Location: Cincinnati (Avondale)

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

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PASSPORT Waiver

Ohio Home Care Program (non-Medicaid)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

Homestead Exemption

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Overview of Queen City Nursing Home

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Therapy & Rehabilitation

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Types of Care at Queen City Nursing Home

Contact Queen City Nursing Home

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home in Ohio

PASSPORT Waiver

Ohio Home Care Program (non-Medicaid)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

Homestead Exemption

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