Southern Hills Specialty Care
Southern Hills Specialty Care
Dedicated to providing high-quality senior living, Southern Hills Specialty Care in West Lakes Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, is a reliable senior living community that offers a wide range of care services. These include assisted living, memory care, skilled care, therapy services, wound care management, and hospice. With a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals delivering top-tier care and assistance around the clock, seniors can thrive and live their lives to the fullest.
A variety of planned activities and engaging programs are also provided to ensure residents have fun and meet friends. Special diets are also accommodated to ensure health needs and cravings are met through delicious and nutritious meals. Southern Hills Specialty Care is great for seniors looking to make the most out of their best years.
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This nursing home maintains occupancy well above most state peers, signaling sustained demand. The facility operates with a larger bed count than most state competitors, supporting broader intake. Residents tend to stay here longer than similar facilities across the state.
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Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income exceeds the majority of state facilities, highlighting strong profitability.
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Medicare nights run higher than most peers, indicating robust short-stay referrals. Medicaid nights sit above most state facilities, underscoring deep Title XIX coverage. Private pay nights hover around the statewide average, supporting a diversified mix.
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What does this home offer?
Accept Medicaid: Yes
Total Residents: 90
Building Type: Single-story
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1.4 miles from city center
444 N W View Dr, Osceola, IA 50213
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Phone:+1 641-342-6061
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Phone:+1 641-342-6061
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Iowa Seniors
- General: Age 65+, Iowa 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).
- IA Specifics: Rural focus; waitlists possible.
- Services: In-home care (5-7 hours/day), meals ($6/meal), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day).
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- IA 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).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa 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).
- IA Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
- General: Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- IA Specifics: Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy, respite.
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- IA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa 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).
- IA Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
- Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
- Asset Limits: Not specified; credit-based.
- IA Specifics: Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.
- Services: Loans for wheelchairs, ramps, walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.), reducing reliance on paid care.
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Iowa Seniors
Elderly Waiver
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, Iowa 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).
- IA Specifics:Rural focus; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (5-7 hours/day), meals ($6/meal), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day).
Iowa Family Caregiver Support
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- IA 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).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa 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).
- IA Specifics:Three tiers; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- IA Specifics:Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy, respite.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- IA Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa 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).
- IA Specifics:High veteran demand 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).
Able Up Iowa
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
- Income Limits (2025):No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
- Asset Limits:Not specified; credit-based.
- IA Specifics:Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Loans for wheelchairs, ramps, walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.), reducing reliance on paid care.
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