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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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Overview of Seal Cove

Seal Cove Storage provides affordable, local self-storage options to the Seal Cove, Tremont, Southwest Harbor and neighboring Mount Desert Island communities. It offers newly renovated storage spaces in a well-maintained and secure environment with the highest level of customer service. The facility accommodates home, office, and commercial uses.

(207) 667-9336 thesealcovestorage@gmail.com

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 90

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

100%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

66% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

24% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 years

Medicaid

10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$11.6M

Operating loss

-$1.2M

Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.

Home revenue

$11,595,465.00

Operating loss

$-1,204,326.00

Payroll costs

$2.7M

23.3% of revenue

Other operating costs

$10.1M

Total costs $12.8M

90-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

100%

In line with Maine average

Occupied beds

90 / 90

Average residents 64 per day

Facility TypeAssisted Housing

StatusActive

CountyHANCOCK

License NumberPND39759

CMS Certification Number205145

Seal Cove is administrated by Mercedes Gray.

Safety FeaturesVideo Surveillance by ADT Security

Fax+1 (207) 594-4974

Specific ProgramsRelocating and Seasonal Residents, Contractors storing Building Materials for Job Site needs, Professional Businesses with off-site document storage requirements, Local residents with temporary or permanent extra space needs

Operating HoursMonday to Saturday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Self-Service Access: Every Day 24 / 7

Maine average: 10 inspections

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Latest inspection

Date December 9, 2025

4 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Maine average: 3 deficiencies

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Seal Cove

ELLSWORTH

87.9%

+6%

0.0

#N/A

$11.3M

$2.7M

24%

205145

Aroostook Area Agency on Aging

PRESQUE ISLE

0.0

Aroostook County Action Program

BLUE HILL

0.0

Bella Point Bridgton

BRIDGTON

0.0

Casco Inn Residential Care Facility

CASCO

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Seal Cove

Type of care: NH AL

Community: ELLSWORTH

Bed Count: 91

Occupancy: 87.9%

Occupancy vs State Avg: +6%

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

Operator: #N/A

Home Revenue: $11,270,346.00

Payroll Costs: $2,701,032.00

Payroll %: 24%

CCN: 205145

Aroostook Area Agency on Aging

Type of care: NH AL

Community: PRESQUE ISLE

Bed Count: 30

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

Aroostook County Action Program

Type of care: NH AL

Community: BLUE HILL

Bed Count: 30

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

Bella Point Bridgton

Type of care: NH AL

Community: BRIDGTON

Bed Count: 57

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

Casco Inn Residential Care Facility

Type of care: NH AL

Community: CASCO

Bed Count: 39

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

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Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Seal Cove based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 87.9% ↑ 11.4pp vs 2022

Net Income -$1,204,326 ↓ ~$71K vs 2022

Total Payroll $6,587,382 ↑ ~$477K vs 2022

Profit Margin -10.7% ↑ 1.4pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	78.4%	81.8%	77.2%	80.0%	88.7%	90.1%	93.3%	92.9%	93.9%	89.5%	73.8%	76.5%	87.9%
Beds	40	40	40	40	91	91	91	91	91	91	91	91	91
Net Income	$20,653	$110,140	-$54,053	$2,167	$103,106	-$309,671	-$657,641	-$4,004	$247,105	$482,337	-$221,371	-$1,133,689	-$1,204,326
Gross Revenue	$3,730,427	$4,307,827	$4,251,578	$4,623,399	$10,566,539	$10,570,144	$10,579,723	$11,071,773	$11,718,940	$11,664,281	$9,231,612	$9,395,069	$11,270,346
Operating Expenses	$2,504,796	$2,691,578	$2,779,854	$2,910,604	$7,400,909	$8,075,898	$8,574,225	$8,349,483	$8,544,004	$8,929,186	$8,719,939	$9,680,936	$10,998,685
Net Patient Revenue	$2,525,431	$2,800,427	$2,722,614	$2,903,115	$7,457,514	$7,718,952	$7,867,560	$8,339,611	$8,789,294	$8,885,090	$7,236,982	$7,813,915	$9,469,240
Total Payroll	$1,681,212	$1,775,690	$1,867,196	$1,961,125	$4,033,052	$4,534,209	$5,178,656	$4,750,859	$5,062,096	$5,401,809	$5,327,338	$6,110,830	$6,587,382
Profit Margin %	0.6%	2.6%	-1.3%	0.1%	1.0%	-2.9%	-6.2%	0.0%	2.1%	4.1%	-2.4%	-12.1%	-10.7%
Medicare %	16.8%	17.4%	9.7%	12.8%	15.1%	13.2%	11.3%	8.2%	8.5%	7.4%	5.2%	6.5%	5.1%
Medicaid %	69.3%	71.1%	75.0%	75.4%	44.2%	46.2%	44.0%	43.8%	46.7%	47.6%	55.7%	45.3%	43.8%
Private %	14.0%	11.5%	15.3%	11.8%	40.7%	40.6%	44.7%	48.0%	44.8%	45.0%	39.1%	48.2%	51.1%
Revenue/Day	$221	$234	$242	$261	$245	$257	$254	$270	$282	$298	$295	$308	$324
Cost/Day	$219	$225	$247	$261	$244	$269	$277	$271	$274	$300	$356	$381	$377
Avg Length of Stay	81.8 days	85.5 days	119.9 days	77.9 days	98.2 days	71.6 days	84.3 days	110.5 days	156.6 days	198.3 days	179.6 days	144.6 days	207.6 days

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Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly

MaineCare HCB Program

General: Age 65+ or 18+ with disability, Maine 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).

ME Specifics: Rural access emphasized.

Maine Statewide Respite Program

ME Respite Program

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ with dementia, Maine resident.

Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).

ME Specifics: Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

MaineCare Long-Term Care (Nursing Facility Services)

MaineCare Nursing Facility Services

General: Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.

Income Limits (2025): $943/month (individual); must be less than nursing home cost for full coverage.

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal allowance up to $155,356.

ME Specifics: Home equity limit of $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.

Consumer-Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC)

Maine Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services

General: Age 65+, Maine resident, needs ADL assistance, income/asset limits apply.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,000/month (varies by AAA).

Asset Limits: Not strict; prioritizes low-income.

ME Specifics: Available through five Area Agencies on Aging.

Home Accessibility and Repair Program

Maine State Housing Authority Home Accessibility and Repair

General: Age 62+, Maine resident, homeowner, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$34,000/year (individual, 80% AMI, varies by county).

Asset Limits: Not specified; focus on income.

ME Specifics: Includes Elderly Hardship Grants for urgent repairs.

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

Maine PACE (not widely available yet)

General: Age 55+, Maine resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, community-safe.

Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid portion.

ME Specifics: Pilot phase; check availability with DHHS.

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Maine VA Aid and Attendance

General: Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maine resident.

Income Limits (2025): Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).

Asset Limits: $155,356 (net worth limit).

ME Specifics: High veteran population in rural areas.

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maine Medicare Savings Programs

General: Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.

Income Limits (2025): $2,014/month (individual, QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI).

Asset Limits: $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).

ME Specifics: Includes Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualified Individual (QI).

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Smaller home

This home is often near full

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

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Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

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License Details

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Ownership & Operating Entity

Safety & Compliance

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Inspection History

16 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

4 deficiencies

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Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly

Maine Statewide Respite Program

MaineCare Long-Term Care (Nursing Facility Services)

Consumer-Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC)

Home Accessibility and Repair Program

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

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

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