Question 1

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Question 3

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

Question 4

How much does this service cost?

Accepted Answer

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.

Question 5

What services do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
Senior-focused concierge medicine
Senior-focused nutritionist
Senior-focused personal training
Memory care specialists
Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
Custom hearing aids
Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.

Question 6

Virtual Tours & Videos

Accepted Answer

Check out our photo album
Check out our virtual tours
Check out our home videos

Question 7

Resident interviews at our senior living facilities

Accepted Answer

Check out our resident interviews

Question 8

Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.

Accepted Answer

Check out our cost guide.

Description	Severity
Facility failed to maintain the call bell within reach of residents.	Level E
Facility failed to issue required Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice (SNF ABN) and Notice of Medicare Non-coverage (NOMNC) for 3 residents.	Level E
Facility failed to discontinue treatment orders and follow physician's treatment orders for 1 of 18 residents.	Level D
Facility failed to ensure dependent residents received timely care and fresh linen.	Level E
Facility failed to provide timely notification and discontinuation of treatment orders for resident wounds.	Level D
Facility failed to provide necessary care for residents unable to carry out activities of daily living.	Level E
Facility failed to provide timely physical examinations for newly hired employees.	Level E
Facility failed to ensure drug regimen review was conducted monthly and irregularities addressed for 1 of 5 residents.	Level D
Facility failed to ensure oxygen administration policy was followed and residents received oxygen as ordered.	Level D
Facility failed to ensure sprinkler system coverage on South and North nursing stations in accordance with NFPA 13 standards.	Level F
Facility failed to ensure sprinkler system supervisory signals were installed and monitored as required.	Level F

Description	Severity
Failure to ensure one resident remained safe with adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents.	SS=D
Failure to maintain required minimum direct care staff to resident ratios for day and evening shifts as mandated by the State of New Jersey.	—

Name	Title	Context
CNA 4	Certified Nursing Assistant	Named in incident involving Resident #8 where care was provided without required assistance; discharged due to violation of company policy.
LPN 3	Licensed Practical Nurse	Entered room during Resident #8 incident and assessed the resident.

Description	Severity
Resident #34 was improperly restrained in a locked Broda chair without assessment or consent, limiting mobility and posing safety risks.	SS=D
Resident #74 was not toileted timely after request, lacked appropriate care plan for incontinence, and was not provided skin barrier cream.	SS=D
Residents in Broda chairs were positioned at tables with inappropriate heights, causing feeding difficulties.	SS=D
Facility failed to provide meaningful activities based on resident preferences for Residents #32, #51, and #74.	SS=D
Residents in Broda chairs were not appropriately assessed or monitored, and restorative nursing programs were inconsistently implemented.	SS=E
Resident #38 was transferred using a mechanical lift by one staff member alone, risking resident safety.	SS=D
Resident #75's medication times were not adjusted to accommodate dialysis schedule, risking medication errors.	SS=D
Facility failed to maintain accurate accountability and reconciliation for controlled drugs for Residents #74 and #75.	SS=E
Resident #74 was administered psychotropic medication without documented rationale or trial of non-pharmacological interventions.	SS=E
Resident #74's nutritional supplement preferences were not honored, and inappropriate supplements were provided despite diabetes diagnosis.	SS=D
Resident #74 repeatedly spilled liquids during meals but was not assessed or provided adaptive drinking cups.	SS=D
Facility failed to meet New Jersey minimum staffing ratios for 55 of 66 shifts reviewed, potentially impacting resident care.	SS=E

Name	Title	Context
RN/UM	Registered Nurse/Unit Manager	Named in findings related to Broda chair use and resident supervision
CNA #1	Certified Nursing Aide	Named in mechanical lift transfer finding
CNA #2	Certified Nursing Aide	Named in mechanical lift transfer finding
Physical Therapist	Physical Therapist	Named in Broda chair assessment and restorative nursing program
Occupational Therapist	Occupational Therapist	Named in Broda chair assessment and wheelchair management
Regional Director of Risk Management	Regional Director of Risk Management	Named in multiple findings including Broda chair use and staffing
Director of Nursing	Director of Nursing	Named in staffing and medication administration findings
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator	Licensed Nursing Home Administrator	Named in staffing and Broda chair findings
Registered Nurse Supervisor	Registered Nurse Supervisor	Named in medication administration and mechanical lift findings
Consultant Pharmacist	Consultant Pharmacist	Named in medication accountability findings
Speech Language Pathologist	Speech Language Pathologist	Named in activity and Broda chair findings
Director of Therapy	Director of Therapy	Named in restorative nursing program and Broda chair findings
Registered Nurse	Registered Nurse	Named in Broda chair and toileting findings

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