Samaritan Garden Personal Care Home

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3.9 miles from city center

Description

In Tupelo, Mississippi, Samaritan Garden Personal Care Home offers a vibrant and clean environment, enriched with local activities, events, and entertainment options for residents’ enjoyment. Its strategic location near pharmacies, hospitals, and specialists ensures convenience for residents’ healthcare needs.

The competent staff provides excellent support, giving families peace of mind. The home offers a variety of amenities and services, including engaging social, educational, and entertaining activities. Outdoor common areas, on-site beautician, and devotional services enhance the warm and inviting atmosphere of the common areas. Residents can experience a comfortable and supportive living environment in this community.

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What does this place offer?

Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed

Housing Options Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

Building Type Single-story

Amenities

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Home Care

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Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual, higher than most states).
MS Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural focus.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), meals ($6/meal).

Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program

MS NFCSP Respite

General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Mississippi resident.
Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits: Not applicable.
MS Specifics: Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).

Assisted Living (AL) Waiver

Mississippi Assisted Living Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC, living in approved AL facility.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MS Specifics: Only for AL facilities with waiver contracts; small program size.

Services: Personal care, meals, medication management, respite, transportation within AL facility.

Independent Living (IL) Waiver

Mississippi Independent Living Waiver

General: Age 16+ (65+ for seniors), Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC but capable of self-direction.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MS Specifics: Self-directed care; limited to in-home settings.

Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~200 hours/year), home mods, assistive tech, transition services.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Mississippi Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi 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).
MS Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

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

Mississippi Homemaker Program

Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)

General: Age 60+, Mississippi resident, not Medicaid-eligible, needs assistance with daily living.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,063/month (100% FPL, individual); prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits: Not strictly assessed; need-based focus.
MS Specifics: 10 AAAs; waitlist possible due to funding caps.

Services: Homemaker services (2-4 hours/day, e.g., cleaning, meal prep), respite (~2 days/year), transportation, meals.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Mississippi SCSEP

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

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

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

Mississippi VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Mississippi 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).
MS Specifics: High veteran population in rural areas.

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

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Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver

Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual, higher than most states).
MS Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural focus.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), meals ($6/meal).

MS NFCSP Respite

Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program

Eligibility

General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Mississippi resident.
Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits: Not applicable.
MS Specifics: Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits

Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).

Mississippi Assisted Living Waiver

Assisted Living (AL) Waiver

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC, living in approved AL facility.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MS Specifics: Only for AL facilities with waiver contracts; small program size.

Benefits

Services: Personal care, meals, medication management, respite, transportation within AL facility.

Mississippi Independent Living Waiver

Independent Living (IL) Waiver

Eligibility

General: Age 16+ (65+ for seniors), Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC but capable of self-direction.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MS Specifics: Self-directed care; limited to in-home settings.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~200 hours/year), home mods, assistive tech, transition services.

Mississippi Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi 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).
MS Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits

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

Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)

Mississippi Homemaker Program

Eligibility

General: Age 60+, Mississippi resident, not Medicaid-eligible, needs assistance with daily living.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,063/month (100% FPL, individual); prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits: Not strictly assessed; need-based focus.
MS Specifics: 10 AAAs; waitlist possible due to funding caps.

Benefits

Services: Homemaker services (2-4 hours/day, e.g., cleaning, meal prep), respite (~2 days/year), transportation, meals.

Mississippi SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility

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

Benefits

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

Mississippi VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Mississippi 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).
MS Specifics: High veteran population in rural areas.