What government services provide money for senior housing?

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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Do you help families that need Medicaid?

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.

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The Cottages of Middleton

760 W Main St, Middleton, ID 83644 View Map

The Cottages of Middleton is an Independent Living Home in Idaho

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Overview of The Cottages of Middleton

A short drive from Caldwell, The Cottages of Middleton offers exceptional personal care for residents. With an independent living-focused approach to assisted and memory care living, residents can expect the senior living experience to perform nothing less than outstanding service offered by its professional and compassionate staff. The Cottages practices a resident-centered approach to senior living so seniors can thrive and reach their fullest potential to be a new version of themselves.

The community’s extensive services allow residents to live fulfilling everyday lives. Some all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs.

208-585-5959

What families are saying

Activities, programs, and daily engagement

The facility hosts a variety of community events, such as performances, sports, and family activities, which are generally well-received and provide enjoyment for attendees.

Activities Quality of life Community

The building requires significant updates, particularly…

The building requires significant updates, particularly in heating and cooling systems, as several users noted issues with temperature control and the facility's overall state of repair.

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 32

32-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

26 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 36 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Services

Alzheimers / Dementia

Developmentally Disabled

Mental Illness

Traumatic Brain Injury

Physically Disabled

About this community

License Status

Active

License Date

January 7, 2018

Additional licensing details

License number: RC-1185

Ownership & operating entity

The Cottages of Middleton is legally operated by Cottages Senior Living I, LLC (Primary), and administrated by Thweatt Madison.

Owner: Cottages Senior Living I, LLC (Primary)

Owner name: Maxfield Derek | Maxfield, CEO Mark

Type Of Units

Secured Beds

16 units

Total beds

32 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Ms. Viki Weaver, Administrator

Contact Information

Fax: 208-585-5902

What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at The Cottages of Middleton

Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid

Breakdown by inspection type

2 licensing inspections
3 fire/life safety inspections

Results

4 with issues

1 without issues

Idaho average: 5 inspections

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Latest inspection

Date:May 29, 2024

Inspection history

Non-core issues found

no issues found

Non-core issues found

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Bed Count: 32

Pets Allowed: No

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Bed Options: Private Rooms

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Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Idaho Medicaid A&D Waiver

General: Age 65+ or 18+ with disability, Idaho 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) (excludes home, car).
ID Specifics: Rural areas prioritized; waitlists possible.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($55/day), home modifications ($1,000 avg.).

Idaho Senior Solutions

Idaho Senior Solutions (via AAA)

General: Age 60+, Idaho resident, or caregiver of senior.
Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits: Not applicable.
ID Specifics: Limited funding; focus on rural access.

Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$55/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).

Personal Care Services Program (PCSP)

Idaho Medicaid State Plan PCS

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Idaho resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with ADLs (e.g., bathing, eating).
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,020/month (individual), ~$1,470/month (couple).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
ID Specifics: Less stringent than A&D Waiver; no nursing home-level care requirement.

Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, e.g., dressing, meal prep), light housekeeping, medication management.

Medicare Medicaid Coordinated Plan (MMCP)

Idaho MMCP

Official government program page

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Idaho resident, dual-eligible (Medicare A/B/D + Medicaid), health needs requiring coordination.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
ID Specifics: Available in select counties (e.g., Ada, Canyon); not statewide.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($55/day), medical care, home health.

Idaho Home Choice (Money Follows the Person)

Idaho Home Choice

Official government program page

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Idaho resident, Medicaid-eligible, institutionalized 90+ days, intent to return to community.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
sset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
ID Specifics: Focus on rural transitions; capped enrollment.

Services: Transition services (e.g., moving costs, deposits), personal care (4-6 hours/day), home mods ($1,000), respite (~5 days/year).

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Idaho Medicare Savings Program

Official government program page

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Idaho 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).
ID Specifics: No waitlist; three tiers based on income.

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

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Idaho NFCSP Respite Care

Official government program page

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Idaho resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
ID Specifics: Six AAAs; prioritizes rural, low-income caregivers.

Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($55/day), caregiver training.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Idaho SCSEP

Official government program page

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Idaho resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
ID Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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

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

Idaho VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

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Idaho Medicaid A&D Waiver

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or 18+ with disability, Idaho 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) (excludes home, car).
ID Specifics:
Rural areas prioritized; waitlists possible.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($55/day), home modifications ($1,000 avg.).

Idaho Senior Solutions (via AAA)

Idaho Senior Solutions

Requirements:

General:
Age 60+, Idaho resident, or caregiver of senior.
Income Limits:
No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits:
Not applicable.
ID Specifics:
Limited funding; focus on rural access.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$55/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).

Idaho Medicaid State Plan PCS

Personal Care Services Program (PCSP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled, Idaho resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with ADLs (e.g., bathing, eating).
Income Limits (2025):
~$1,020/month (individual), ~$1,470/month (couple).
Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
ID Specifics:
Less stringent than A&D Waiver; no nursing home-level care requirement.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, e.g., dressing, meal prep), light housekeeping, medication management.

Idaho MMCP

Medicare Medicaid Coordinated Plan (MMCP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled, Idaho resident, dual-eligible (Medicare A/B/D + Medicaid), health needs requiring coordination.
Income Limits (2025):
~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
ID Specifics:
Available in select counties (e.g., Ada, Canyon); not statewide.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($55/day), medical care, home health.

Official Program Page

Idaho Home Choice

Idaho Home Choice (Money Follows the Person)

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled, Idaho resident, Medicaid-eligible, institutionalized 90+ days, intent to return to community.
Income Limits (2025):
~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
sset Limits:
$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
ID Specifics:
Focus on rural transitions; capped enrollment.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Transition services (e.g., moving costs, deposits), personal care (4-6 hours/day), home mods ($1,000), respite (~5 days/year).

Official Program Page

Idaho Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled, Idaho 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).
ID Specifics:
No waitlist; three tiers based on income.

Benefits without Contact:

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

Official Program Page

Idaho NFCSP Respite Care

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Requirements:

General:
Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Idaho resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025):
Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits:
Not assessed; need-based.
ID Specifics:
Six AAAs; prioritizes rural, low-income caregivers.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($55/day), caregiver training.

Official Program Page

Idaho SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Idaho resident.
Income Limits (2025):
~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits:
Not specified; income-focused.
ID Specifics:
Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Benefits without Contact:

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

Official Program Page

Idaho VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:

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

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The Cottages of Middleton

The Cottages of Middleton is an Independent Living Home in Idaho

The Cottages of Middleton is an Independent Living Home in Idaho

The Cottages of Middleton

The Cottages of Middleton is an Independent Living Home in Idaho

The Cottages of Middleton is an Independent Living Home in Idaho

What families are saying

Activities, programs, and daily engagement

The building requires significant updates, particularly…

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

Services

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Type Of Units

Staffing

Leadership

Contact Information

What does this home offer?

Types of Care at The Cottages of Middleton

Access & Eligibility

Payment & Funding Options

Inspection History

5 visits/inspections

Breakdown by inspection type

Results

Latest inspection

Inspection history

Inspection Reports

Comparison Chart

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Idaho Senior Solutions

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Personal Care Services Program (PCSP)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Medicare Medicaid Coordinated Plan (MMCP)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Idaho Home Choice (Money Follows the Person)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

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

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

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