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.

Name	Title	Context
QMA 1		Terminated due to using foul language while speaking to Resident B
QMA 2		Interviewed regarding the incident involving Resident B and QMA 1
CNA 1		Interviewed and involved in removing Resident B from the situation
Administrator		Provided information about the incident and resident rights policy

Name	Title	Context
Tim Cooper	Executive Director	Signed the report
	Director of Nursing	Interviewed regarding confidentiality, hazardous materials, service plans, infection control, and tuberculosis testing
	Business Office Manager	Provided policies and information regarding complaint and deficiencies
	Dietary Manager	Interviewed regarding food storage deficiencies
	Culinary Director	Responsible for food service corrective actions and monitoring
	Director of Health and Wellness	Responsible for auditing service plans and drug disposition corrective actions

Name	Title	Context
Tim Cooper	Executive Director	Signed the report and responsible for monitoring reportable events.
LPN 2		Transcribed the incorrect Coumadin order leading to medication error.
Director of Nursing	DON	Provided medication incident report and indicated corrective actions.
Administrator		Indicated the facility reportable for the medication error should have been reported to the State Department of Health.

Name	Title	Context
Resident Assistant 8	Resident Assistant	Named in deficiency for lacking valid CNA certification while providing more than limited assistance.
Linda Potts		Provider/Supplier representative who signed the report.

Name	Title	Context
Director of Nursing	Director of Nursing	Interviewed regarding missing narcotic medication packets and sign out sheets for Resident B
LPN 1	Licensed Practical Nurse	Interviewed about missing narcotic medication packets for Resident B
LPN 2	Licensed Practical Nurse	Interviewed about missing narcotic medication packets for Resident B
Director of Resident Care	Director of Resident Care	Conducted in-service training on narcotic medication policies

Description
Failed to protect residents' right to confidentiality of clinical and personal records.
Failed to ensure potentially hazardous materials were kept secure behind locked doors.
Failed to ensure resident service plans had signatures from resident or responsible party for 2 of 7 residents reviewed.
Failed to ensure foods were maintained and served in a sanitary and safe manner; foods were not kept covered or dated.
Failed to document a completed drug disposition for a discharged resident.
Failed to ensure annual health statements were documented for 1 of 7 residents reviewed.
Failed to ensure a resident was provided the second step of a two-step Mantoux skin test upon admission.

Description
Failed to submit a required facility reportable incident to the State Department of Health regarding a significant medication error resulting in hospitalization.
Failed to administer medications per physician's orders, resulting in uncontrolled nosebleed and hospitalization.

Description
Failed to ensure twelve fire drills were completed in a calendar year and quarterly on each shift.
Failed to ensure a Resident Assistant had a valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification prior to providing more than limited assistance.
Failed to ensure potentially hazardous materials were kept secure behind locked doors to prevent resident access.
Failed to maintain hot water temperatures between 100 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit in one resident apartment.

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