Seasons at Southpoint

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12.6 miles from city center

Description

Located in Durham, North Carolina, Seasons at Southpoint, a distinguished Phoenix Senior Living community member, is a beacon of premier senior living services. Here, the essence of personalized care intertwines seamlessly with luxurious accommodations, all while exuding the warmth of a cozy small-town atmosphere.

This assisted living community transcends the realm of ordinary senior care, welcoming seniors with the embrace reserved for cherished family members. Seasons at Southpoint is driven by a mission to foster purpose and affection in the lives of its seniors, a commitment reflected through its tailored programs and specialized services. Experience a new level of senior living excellence at Seasons at Southpoint.

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What does this place offer?

Housing Options Studio

Building Type Single-story

Amenities

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Care Available

Memory Care Respite Care

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for North Carolina Seniors

Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults

NC Medicaid CAP/DA

General: Age 65+ or disabled, North Carolina 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).
NC Specifics: High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).

North Carolina Senior Care Options

NC SCO (via NFCSP)

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), North Carolina resident.
Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits: Not applicable.
NC Specifics: Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

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

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

North Carolina PACE (e.g., PACE of the Triad)

General: Age 55+, NC 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.
NC Specifics: Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.

In-Home Aide Services

North Carolina In-Home Aide Services

General: Age 60+, NC resident, unable to perform 1+ ADL, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
NC Specifics: Family can be aides; varies by county funding.

Services: Personal care (5-20 hours/week), meal prep, respite (~5 days/year), errands.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

North Carolina Medicare Savings Program

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

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

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

North Carolina LIHEAP

General: Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
NC Specifics: Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid via Crisis Intervention Program (CIP).

Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($600 max via CIP).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

North Carolina SCSEP

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

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

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

North Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NC 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).
NC Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

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

Urgent Repair Program (URP)

North Carolina Urgent Repair Program

General: Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025): ~$30,258/year (50% AMI, varies by county).
Asset Limits: Not strictly assessed; home value considered.
NC Specifics: Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.

Services: Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility).

State/County Special Assistance (SA)

North Carolina Special Assistance

General: Age 65+ (or disabled), NC resident, in licensed adult care home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (individual, 100% FPL); varies by facility rate.
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
NC Specifics: Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.

Services: Cash (~$1,200-$1,500/month) for room/board; Medicaid covers care services.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for North Carolina Seniors

NC Medicaid CAP/DA

Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, North Carolina 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).
NC Specifics: High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).

NC SCO (via NFCSP)

North Carolina Senior Care Options

Eligibility

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), North Carolina resident.
Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits: Not applicable.
NC Specifics: Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Benefits

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

North Carolina PACE (e.g., PACE of the Triad)

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

Eligibility

General: Age 55+, NC 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.
NC Specifics: Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).

Benefits

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.

North Carolina In-Home Aide Services

In-Home Aide Services

Eligibility

General: Age 60+, NC resident, unable to perform 1+ ADL, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
NC Specifics: Family can be aides; varies by county funding.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (5-20 hours/week), meal prep, respite (~5 days/year), errands.

North Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, NC 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).
NC 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%).

North Carolina LIHEAP

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Eligibility

General: Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
NC Specifics: Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid via Crisis Intervention Program (CIP).

Benefits

Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($600 max via CIP).

North Carolina SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility

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

Benefits

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

North Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NC 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).
NC Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits

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

North Carolina Urgent Repair Program

Urgent Repair Program (URP)

Eligibility

General: Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025): ~$30,258/year (50% AMI, varies by county).
Asset Limits: Not strictly assessed; home value considered.
NC Specifics: Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.

Benefits

Services: Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility).

North Carolina Special Assistance

State/County Special Assistance (SA)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ (or disabled), NC resident, in licensed adult care home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (individual, 100% FPL); varies by facility rate.
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
NC Specifics: Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.