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.

How do you pick the homes you recommend?

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.

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.

How much does this service cost?

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.

What services do you offer?

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.

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Overview of The Heritage

The Heritage is a comprehensive community in Syracuse, New York, catering to assisted living for dementia patients with memory care living facilities, and nursing home services. Safety takes precedence here, coupled with an unwavering commitment to quality care. Rigorous safety checks occur every two hours, 24/7, creating an environment that prioritizes both physical and mental well-being for residents.
The home goes the extra mile by offering an emergency response system, medication monitoring, and constant access to nursing care. Residents benefit from an expansive courtyard, a dedicated salon, and inviting common areas for families and visitors. The community further extends its embrace through intimate dining rooms, a welcoming community living room, and a suite of spiritual care services. With meticulous attention to memory care qualifications, The Heritage ensures a comprehensive and holistic living experience.

What families are saying

Personalized attention and individual support

The staff is consistently praised for being friendly, attentive, and accommodating, with particular attention to dietary restrictions and individual customer needs.

Personal attention Care & staff

Overall quality of life and resident wellbeing

The food quality is highly regarded, with multiple mentions of homemade cooking and flavorful dishes, indicating a strong emphasis on taste and freshness.

Quality of life Dining

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.25/day

Overall rating

3/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 85

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

103.8%

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Might be optimal for

Flexible care needs

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 8 months

Private pay

52% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$11.4M

Deficit of revenue

-$201.6K

Voluntary non-profit home Church

Home revenue

$11,436,642.00

Deficit of revenue

$-201,576.00

Payroll costs

$3.9M

34.1% of revenue

Other operating costs

$5.4M

Total costs $9.3M

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The Heritage

DYE LOVE, NICHOLE

103.8%

$11,436,642.00

$3,900,201.00

34.1%

78.30

3/5

3.2534

4/5

1/5

3/5

Sedgwick Heights

Brookdale Bellevue

Type of care: AL

Community: Syracuse

Bed Count: 91

Pets Allowed: Yes

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Brookdale East Side

Type of care: AL

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Brookdale Liverpool

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The Heritage

Type of care: AL

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: DYE LOVE, NICHOLE

CCN: 185434

Occupancy: 103.8%

Home Revenue: $11,436,642.00

Payroll Costs: $3,900,201.00

Payroll %: 34.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 78.30

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.2534

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Sedgwick Heights

Type of care: AL

Pets Allowed: No

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Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

General: Age 65+ or disabled, New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $30,182 (individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion).
NY Specifics: Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), assistive technology ($500 avg.).

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

NY EISEP

Official government program page

General: Age 60+, New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits: $15,000 (individual).
NY Specifics: Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), case management, transportation (~5 trips/month).

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

NY SCRIE

Official government program page

General: Age 62+, NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.
Income Limits (2025): $50,000/year (household).
Asset Limits: No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.
NY Specifics: Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.

Services: Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord.

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

NY SCHE

Official government program page

General: Age 65+, NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.
Income Limits (2025): $58,399/year (household).
Asset Limits: No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.
NY Specifics: Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

Services: Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value).

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

NYFSC Home Sharing

General: One participant must be 60+ (host or guest), NYC resident, able to share living space.
Income Limits: No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.
Asset Limits: Not applicable; focus on housing need.
NY Specifics: Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.

Services: Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates.

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NY Medicaid CFCO

Community First Choice Option

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled, New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025):
~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits:
$30,182 (individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion).
NY Specifics:
Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), assistive technology ($500 avg.).

NY EISEP

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 60+, New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits:
~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits:
$15,000 (individual).
NY Specifics:
Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), case management, transportation (~5 trips/month).

Official Program Page

NY SCRIE

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

Requirements:

General:
Age 62+, NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.
Income Limits (2025):
$50,000/year (household).
Asset Limits:
No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.
NY Specifics:
Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord.

Official Program Page

NY SCHE

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+, NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.
Income Limits (2025):
$58,399/year (household).
Asset Limits:
No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.
NY Specifics:
Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value).

Official Program Page

NYFSC Home Sharing

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

Requirements:

General:
One participant must be 60+ (host or guest), NYC resident, able to share living space.
Income Limits:
No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.
Asset Limits:
Not applicable; focus on housing need.
NY Specifics:
Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates.

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The Heritage

The Heritage is an Assisted Living Home in New York State

The Heritage is an Assisted Living Home in New York State

The Heritage

The Heritage is an Assisted Living Home in New York State

The Heritage is an Assisted Living Home in New York State

What families are saying

Personalized attention and individual support

Overall quality of life and resident wellbeing

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home is often near full

Who this home usually serves

Mix of rehab and long-term care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

Comparison Chart

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

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Community First Choice Option

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

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