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
Karen Ayersman	Executive Director	Signed the report and involved in review of resident records and policy compliance
Director of Nursing		Interviewed regarding the bruising incident and reporting procedures
Administrator		Interviewed regarding the bruising investigation and reporting

Name	Title	Context
Director of Nursing	Director of Nursing	Interviewed regarding notification of falls, staff training, and clinical documentation.
LPN 1	Licensed Practical Nurse	Staff member missing required annual dementia training.
LPN 2	Licensed Practical Nurse	Staff member missing required annual dementia training.
RN 1	Registered Nurse	Staff member missing required annual dementia training; no longer employed at facility.
Concierge	Concierge	Staff member missing required annual dementia training.
Business Office Manager	Business Office Manager	Interviewed regarding lack of job specific orientation for new employees.

Inspection Reports for Residences At Deer Creek

Deficiencies per Year

Census Over Time

Description
Failed to ensure the resident's Responsible Party and/or Physician were notified timely after a fall for 1 of 10 records reviewed (Resident B).
Failed to ensure a resident was free from neglect related to inadequate supervision resulting in elopement for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident B).
Failed to ensure required personnel annual dementia inservices were completed for 4 of 6 staff members reviewed (LPN 1, LPN 2, RN 1, Concierge).
Failed to ensure new employees had job specific orientation for 2 of 5 new employee files reviewed (Housekeeper 1 and Dishwasher 1).
Failed to ensure clinical records were complete and accurately documented related to monitoring bruises, follow-up documentation after falls, and neurological checks for 4 of 10 sampled residents (Residents 9, 10, 3, and 4).

Deficiencies per Year

Census Over Time

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