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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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Sea Song – Bay Saint Louis

10203 MS-603, Bay St Louis, MS 39520 View Map

Sea Song – Bay Saint Louis is an Independent Living Home in Mississippi

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Overview of Sea Song – Bay Saint Louis

Sea Song is a haven of independent living and retirement homes in the charming Bay of St. Louis, Mississippi. This vibrant community offers a range of senior living house plans, including senior apartments for independent living. Residents at Sea Song can enjoy many engaging activities catering to their diverse interests. From arts and crafts sessions to exciting outings, religious activities, and health and wellness programs, the community is brimming with opportunities for social connection and personal fulfillment.

At Sea Song, they take pride in providing exceptional services and amenities. With a dedicated 24-hour staff and concierge services, they ensure that every need is met and every request is promptly attended to. Their transportation services offer convenience and accessibility, allowing residents to explore the surrounding area easily. The community provides Wi-Fi access, keeping its residents connected and engaged in the digital age. Ample parking facilities are readily available, and their pool is a hub of relaxation and enjoyment.

(228) 467-4200

What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Sea Song – Bay Saint Louis

Independent Living

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Woodland Village Nursing Center

SNF

Diamondhead

132

CITY OF GULFPORT

84.2%

$11,140,885.00

$4,280,705.00

38.4%

109.40

3/5

5.0324

3/5

2/5

Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

Seashore Highlands

Gulfport

Yes

Seashore Camp Grounds Retirement Home, Inc.

Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

Dunbar Village Terrace

SNF

Bay St Louis

TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK

93.8%

$7,655,692.00

$2,193,761.00

28.7%

55.90

3/5

4/5

1/5

3/5

Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

Senior Oaks

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Brenda Chapman

Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

Sea Song – Bay Saint Louis

Bay St Louis

Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

Woodland Village Nursing Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Diamondhead

Bed Count: 132

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: CITY OF GULFPORT

CCN: 255163

Occupancy: 84.2%

Home Revenue: $11,140,885.00

Payroll Costs: $4,280,705.00

Payroll %: 38.4%

Avg Residents/Day: 109.40

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.0324

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Bed Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

Seashore Highlands

Type of care: AL MC

Community: Gulfport

Bed Count: 75

Pets Allowed: Yes

Operator: Seashore Camp Grounds Retirement Home, Inc.

Bed Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

Dunbar Village Terrace

Type of care: SNF AL MC

Community: Bay St Louis

Bed Count: 60

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK

CCN: 255322

Occupancy: 93.8%

Home Revenue: $7,655,692.00

Payroll Costs: $2,193,761.00

Payroll %: 28.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 55.90

Overall Rating: 3/5

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Number of Fines: 1

Bed Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

Senior Oaks

Type of care: AL IL

Community: Long Beach

Bed Count: 11

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: Brenda Chapman

Bed Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

Sea Song – Bay Saint Louis

Type of care: AL IL

Community: Bay St Louis

Pets Allowed: No

Bed Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

10203 MS-603, Bay St Louis, MS 39520

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State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver

Official government program page

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

Official government program page

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

Official government program page

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

Official government program page

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

Official government program page

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)

Official government program page

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

Official government program page

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

Requirements:

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 without Contact:

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

Official Program Page

MS NFCSP Respite

Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program

Requirements:

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 without Contact:

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

Official Program Page

Mississippi Assisted Living Waiver

Assisted Living (AL) Waiver

Requirements:

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 without Contact:

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

Official Program Page

Mississippi Independent Living Waiver

Independent Living (IL) Waiver

Requirements:

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 without Contact:

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

Official Program Page

Mississippi Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:

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 without Contact:

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

Official Program Page

Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)

Mississippi Homemaker Program

Requirements:

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 without Contact:

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

Official Program Page

Mississippi SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:

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 without Contact:

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

Official Program Page

Mississippi VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:

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.

Benefits without Contact:

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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Sea Song – Bay Saint Louis

Sea Song – Bay Saint Louis is an Independent Living Home in Mississippi

Sea Song – Bay… is an Independent Living Home in Mississippi

Sea Song – Bay Saint Louis

Sea Song – Bay Saint Louis is an Independent Living Home in Mississippi

Sea Song – Bay… is an Independent Living Home in Mississippi

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Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program

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Assisted Living (AL) Waiver

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Independent Living (IL) Waiver

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Benefits without Contact:

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

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Benefits without Contact:

Mississippi Homemaker Program

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Benefits without Contact:

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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Benefits without Contact:

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

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

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Sea Song – Bay Saint Louis

Sea Song – Bay Saint Louis is an Independent Living Home in Mississippi

Sea Song – Bay… is an Independent Living Home in Mississippi

Sea Song – Bay Saint Louis

Sea Song – Bay Saint Louis is an Independent Living Home in Mississippi

Sea Song – Bay… is an Independent Living Home in Mississippi

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Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program

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Assisted Living (AL) Waiver

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Independent Living (IL) Waiver

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Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

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Mississippi Homemaker Program

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