St. Francis Assisted Living Community

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7.5 miles from city center

Description

St. Francis Assisted Living Community is a haven of care nestled in Macon, Georgia. This community offers a range of senior living options, including memory care options and comfortable assisted living homes. Residents can experience a nurturing environment that feels like home, surrounded by state-of-the-art amenities and exceptionally trained staff, ensuring a life of comfort and affordability. The facility exudes cleanliness and organization, providing a comforting place where trust is paramount. Safety is a priority with 24-hour security and an emergency alert system, ensuring peace of mind for residents and their loved ones. Moreover, the community’s dedication to impeccable housekeeping and maintenance further enhances the sense of well-being.

At St. Francis Assisted Living Community, the thoughtful amenities extend to cater to both residents and their furry friends, as it proudly offers a pet-friendly environment and welcoming outdoor porches. The commitment to comprehensive healthcare services is unwavering. With custom dietary plans and expert medication management, residents’ health and well-being are prioritized every step of the way in comfortable assisted living homes. Here, residents can flourish in an engaging and supportive community that cherishes every individual.

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What does this place offer?

Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed

Building Type Single-storey

Amenities

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Memory Care

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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Georgia Seniors

Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia 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).
GA Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), adult day care (~$75/day), respite (240 hours/year), meals.

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.
Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits: Not applicable.
GA Specifics: Focus on metro and rural balance.

Services: In-home aide (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$75/day), facility stay (up to 5 days).

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

General: Age 60+, Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.
Asset Limits: Not specified; need-based.
GA Specifics: Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), homemaker, adult day care ($80/day), respite (~5 days/year).

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).
Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
GA Specifics: Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

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

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

Georgia Medicaid PACE

General: Age 55+, Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA Specifics: Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
GA Specifics: ~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

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

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.
Income Limits (2025): ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA Specifics: Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), case management, adult day health ($80/day), respite (limited).

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (including SSI).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA Specifics: ~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

Services: Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Georgia Seniors

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Community Care Services Program

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia 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).
GA Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), adult day care (~$75/day), respite (240 hours/year), meals.

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Respite Care Program

Eligibility

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.
Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits: Not applicable.
GA Specifics: Focus on metro and rural balance.

Benefits

Services: In-home aide (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$75/day), facility stay (up to 5 days).

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Eligibility

General: Age 60+, Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.
Asset Limits: Not specified; need-based.
GA Specifics: Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), homemaker, adult day care ($80/day), respite (~5 days/year).

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).
Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
GA Specifics: Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Benefits

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

Georgia Medicaid PACE

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

Eligibility

General: Age 55+, Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA Specifics: Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Benefits

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

Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
GA Specifics: ~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

Benefits

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

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.
Income Limits (2025): ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA Specifics: Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), case management, adult day health ($80/day), respite (limited).

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (including SSI).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA Specifics: ~$20-$489/month based on facility type.