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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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Tabitha Residence – Cove House

6120 S 34th St, Lincoln, NE 68516 View Map

Tabitha Residence – Cove House is an Assisted Living Home in Nebraska

Tabitha Residence – Cove… is an Assisted Living Home in Nebraska

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Overview of Tabitha Residence – Cove House

Tabitha Residence Cove House is a member of the Tabitha Nursing community; thereby making it one of the trusted healthcare centers in Lincoln. The non-traditional nursing home is proud to be a family-centered community where families and residents are empowered to reach healthcare excellence. Comfort is designed for the convenience of its residents, ensuring there is a home-like, cozy atmosphere balanced with the right level of professionalism in a nurturing environment.

Tabitha offers a range of services convenient for the needs of residents. They offer long-term and short-term stays inclusive of rehabilitation therapy, hospice care, memory care, and the exclusive Tabitha Care+Plus program that focuses on specific care programs with round-the-clock-care. Rehabilitation and restorative programs are included, leisure and recreational rooms, outdoor patios, and landscaped gardens.

(402) 484-9930

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 5.15/day Nebraska avg: 4.45/day

Overall rating

5/5

Nebraska avg: 2.9/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Nebraska avg: 2.8/5

Staffing

5/5

Nebraska avg: 3.3/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Nebraska avg: 2.9/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 50

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

65.2%

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

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

55% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

45% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$5.5M

Surplus of revenue

$195.2K

Voluntary non-profit home Other

Home revenue

$5,468,638.00

Surplus of revenue

$195,181.00

Payroll costs

$1.7M

31.7% of revenue

Other operating costs

$3.5M

Total costs $5.3M

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Tabitha Residence – Cove House

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Lincoln

Bed Count: 50

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: RYAN, KELSIE

CCN: 285288

Occupancy: 65.2%

Home Revenue: $5,455,667.00

Payroll Costs: $1,731,738.00

Payroll %: 31.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 28.90

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.1518

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Citations: 13

RN share vs State Avg:

+75%

Staffing vs State Avg:

+16%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

-7%

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Type of care: AL MC

Community: Lincoln

Pets Allowed: No

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Type of care: AL MC

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Pets Allowed: No

6120 S 34th St, Lincoln, NE 68516

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

15,318

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.7

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	15	9.4	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	1	8.9	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	30	7.1	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

5.3hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

68 staff

8.3hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

2 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Therapy Services

11 staff

4hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

3 staff

2.9hs shift avg

Dietary Services

2 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

10.5%

of total hours from contractors

1,602 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 7 Medication Aide/Technician: 1 Registered Nurse: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Medical Director: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Medication Aide/Technician	20	1	21	5,372	91	100%	8.9
Certified Nursing Assistant	23	7	30	4,101	91	100%	7.1
Registered Nurse	14	1	15	2,259	91	100%	9.4
Dietitian	2	0	2	756	65	71%	7.7
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	488	61	67%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	473	60	66%	7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse	1	0	1	400	45	49%	8.9
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	384	68	75%	5.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	316	44	48%	7.2
Administrator	1	0	1	252	38	42%	6.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	3	3	200	57	63%	3.5
Speech Language Pathologist	0	3	3	98	38	42%	2.5
Qualified Social Worker	0	3	3	82	28	31%	2.9
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	51	5	5%	10.1
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	34	11	12%	3
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	26	8	9%	3.3
Medical Director	0	1	1	20	13	14%	1.5
Physical Therapy Aide	0	1	1	7	4	4%	1.8

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Total Health inspections 4

7% below Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.3

Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total Health citations 13

29% below Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 18.2

3.25 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 10 citations

Complaint investigations 3 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.2

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.5

Moderate Health citations 13

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jun 30, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jun 30, 2025

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Jun 30, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Nov 21, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation

Part of: Tabitha, Inc.

Resident Census by Payment Source

30 Total Residents

Medicare 5 (16.7%)

Medicaid 6 (20%)

Private Pay/Other 19 (63.3%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 12.5

11% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 11.3

Functional decline score 24.6

6% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 23.3

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 23.8%

15% above Nebraska average.

Walking Ability Worsened 26.8%

21% above Nebraska average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 23.2%

14% below Nebraska average.

Falls with Major Injury 9.0%

100% above Nebraska average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 0.7%

83% below Nebraska average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% below Nebraska average.

Depressive Symptoms 1.1%

74% below Nebraska average.

Antipsychotic Use 4.0%

80% below Nebraska average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 72.0%

23% below Nebraska average.

Influenza Vaccine 96.2%

0% above Nebraska average.

Lost Too Much Weight 2.4%

56% below Nebraska average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 38.2%

53% worse than Nebraska average

Antipsychotic medication increase 4.2%

76% worse than Nebraska average

Influenza Vaccine 72.3%

5% worse than Nebraska average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Tabitha Residence – Cove House based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 65.2% ↑ 3.3pp vs 2022

Net Income $195,181 ↑ ~$694K vs 2022

Total Payroll $3,226,570 ↓ ~$176K vs 2022

Profit Margin 3.6% ↑ 13.8pp vs 2022

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Metric	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	73.8%	92.7%	99.0%	83.6%	78.8%	91.1%	89.6%	79.2%	62.0%	65.2%
Beds	17	17	17	34	34	50	50	50	50	50
Net Income	-$1,592,912	-$2,293,564	-$4,176,450	-$4,234,930	-$216,354	-$2,529,003	$44,253	$268,478	-$498,511	$195,181
Gross Revenue	$1,352,200	$1,973,824	$2,064,878	$2,369,793	$3,874,382	$5,778,021	$6,468,578	$5,753,053	$4,894,034	$5,455,667
Operating Expenses	$1,198,597	$1,400,941	$1,653,936	$1,954,643	$3,062,510	$4,240,870	$4,798,665	$4,890,780	$4,844,010	$4,680,281
Net Patient Revenue	$1,319,442	$1,863,401	$1,994,614	$2,256,601	$3,444,914	$5,074,079	$5,638,352	$5,113,597	$4,310,663	$4,862,491
Total Payroll	$842,824	$952,840	$1,195,981	$1,447,180	$1,946,839	$2,774,719	$3,104,700	$3,356,607	$3,402,490	$3,226,570
Profit Margin %	-117.8%	-116.2%	-202.3%	-178.7%	-5.6%	-43.8%	0.7%	4.7%	-10.2%	3.6%
Medicare %	2.4%	3.5%	0.9%	4.5%	7.0%	6.4%	9.1%	9.2%	11.7%	5.1%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	1.8%	6.6%	20.4%	18.7%	13.8%	13.4%	13.6%
Private %	97.6%	96.5%	99.1%	93.8%	86.5%	73.2%	72.3%	77.0%	74.9%	81.3%
Revenue/Day	$344	$324	$324	$357	$352	$331	$344	$354	$381	$409
Cost/Day	$312	$244	$268	$309	$313	$277	$293	$338	$428	$393
Avg Length of Stay	384.0 days	958.7 days	N/A	158.2 days	101.9 days	268.6 days	218.6 days	212.6 days	263.0 days	850.2 days

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual, higher than most states).

NE Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Nebraska resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

NE Specifics: Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

General: Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), Nebraska resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL (e.g., bathing, dressing).

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); spenddown allowed.

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $688,000, car).

NE Specifics: Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

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

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

General: Age 55+, Nebraska resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

NE Specifics: Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska 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).

NE Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Nebraska SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Nebraska resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

NE Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Nebraska 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).

NE Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.

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Tabitha Residence – Cove House

Tabitha Residence – Cove House is an Assisted Living Home in Nebraska

Tabitha Residence – Cove… is an Assisted Living Home in Nebraska

Tabitha Residence – Cove House

Tabitha Residence – Cove House is an Assisted Living Home in Nebraska

Tabitha Residence – Cove… is an Assisted Living Home in Nebraska

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Finances and operations

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Nebraska Seniors

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Respite Network

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

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