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.

Name	Title	Context
Barbara Gawel	Executive Director	Signed the report
Director of Nursing		Named in relation to findings on medication assessments, PRN medication authorization, and emergency binder deficiencies

Name	Title	Context
Barbara Gawel	Executive Director	Signed the report
Director of Nursing		Interviewed regarding fall assessments and medication administration policies; responsible for corrective actions and audits
Qualified Medication Aide 2	QMA	Interviewed about fall reporting and medication administration
Certified Nursing Assistant 3	CNA	Interviewed about fall procedures
Certified Nursing Assistant 4	CNA	Interviewed about resident fall incident
Qualified Medication Aide 5	QMA	Interviewed about medication availability and reporting
Licensed Practical Nurse 6	LPN	Interviewed about medication administration and pharmacy communication

Name	Title	Context
Barbara Gawel	Executive Director	Signed the report.
Maintenance Supervisor		Interviewed regarding hot water heaters and mixing valves.
Director of Maintenance		Tested water temperatures and was in-serviced on hot water policy; responsible for monitoring water heaters and mixing valves.
Director of Nursing		Indicated Resident D did not have a service plan; in-serviced on assessment and care plans policy; responsible for monitoring assessments and care plans.
Administrator		Provided policy titled 'Assistance/Service Plan' and responsible for reporting audit results to Quality Assurance committee.
Food Service Supervisor		Interviewed regarding kitchen sanitation and confirmed maintenance repairs.
Director of Food Services		In-serviced kitchen staff on sanitation policy; responsible for weekly audits of kitchen areas.

Inspection Reports for Tanglewood Trace

Inspection Report Summary

Deficiencies (last 3 years)

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Description
Failed to ensure Self Administration of Medication assessments were completed for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for self-administration of medications.
Failed to ensure PRN medications administered by qualified medication aides were authorized by a licensed nurse prior to administration for 3 of 10 residents reviewed.
Failed to store food under sanitary conditions related to undated and unlabeled food in the kitchen.
Failed to ensure an emergency information binder was accurate and complete with all required resident information for 11 of 64 residents.

Description
Failure to ensure proper care was provided related to a resident not being assessed by licensed staff after a fall (Resident C).
Failure to ensure a resident's record was complete and accurately documented related to medication (Resident B).

Description
Facility failed to ensure hot water temperatures were maintained at a safe level on 3 of 3 halls (Rooms 425, 521, 602, and 622).
Facility failed to ensure a service plan was completed for 1 out of 7 clinical records reviewed (Resident D).
Facility failed to ensure 1 of 1 kitchens was maintained in a sanitary manner and failed to ensure there was an adequate air gap between the ice machine drainage pipe and the floor drain, potentially affecting all 67 residents.

Inspection Report Summary

Deficiencies (last 3 years)

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