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The Heritage of Green Hills

The Heritage of Green Hills is an Independent Living Home in Pennsylvania

The Heritage of Green… is an Independent Living Home in Pennsylvania

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The Heritage of Green Hills

The Heritage of Green Hills is an Independent Living Home in Pennsylvania

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Overview of The Heritage of Green Hills

Providing assisted living services in downtown Reading, The Heritage of Green Hills establishes itself as a unique haven for assisted living, setting a new standard. Beyond the conventional retirement community, this assisted living community resonates with the essence of life’s joy. 

The journey at The Heritage of Green Hills is destined to be a tapestry woven with energy, purpose, and gratification. The Heritage of Green Hills extends an inviting embrace for seniors looking for genuine life enjoyment. Even cherished pets are welcomed within its walls. Positioned in Shillington, near Reading, Pennsylvania, The Heritage of Green Hills unfolds a diverse tapestry of engaging activities, communal gatherings, enlightening talks, creative ventures, volunteer opportunities, and more, all meticulously designed to infuse your days with vitality and significance. 

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What families are saying

Overall quality of life and resident wellbeing

Strong sense of community and welcoming environment — Residents and visitors consistently highlight the welcoming nature of both staff and fellow residents, creating a strong community feel that enhances the living experience.

Quality of life Community Care & staff

Activities, programs, and daily engagement

High quality and enjoyable dining experience — There is a recurring appreciation for the food quality, with multiple reviews mentioning delicious and healthy meals, and the dining environment being a central part of social life.

Activities Quality of life Dining

Activities, programs, and daily engagement

Comprehensive and engaging activities program — The facility offers a wide range of activities both indoors and outdoors, contributing to a vibrant and active lifestyle for residents, which is frequently praised in the reviews.

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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Pennsylvania Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community HealthChoices (CHC)
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Pennsylvania 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).
  • PA Specifics: Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program
  • General: Age 60+, Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies by region).
  • Asset Limits: $8,000 (individual).
  • PA Specifics: Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)
Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)
Official government program page
  • General: Age 55+, PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
  • PA Specifics: 16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, PA 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).
  • PA Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, PA resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • PA Specifics: Cash grants and crisis aid; serves ~600,000 households annually.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program
Official government program page
  • General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
  • PA Specifics: High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), supplies (~$2,000/year), caregiver training.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, PA resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • PA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, PA 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).
  • PA Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)
Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$45,000/year (individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • PA Specifics: Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.
  • Services: Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
  • General: Age 60+, PA resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • PA Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Pennsylvania Seniors

PA Medicaid CHC

Community HealthChoices (CHC)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Pennsylvania 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).
  • PA Specifics:
    Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Official Program Page
PA OPTIONS

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,000/month (individual, varies by region).
  • Asset Limits:
    $8,000 (individual).
  • PA Specifics:
    Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Official Program Page
Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
  • PA Specifics:
    16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Official Program Page
Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, PA 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).
  • PA Specifics:
    Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Pennsylvania LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ prioritized, PA resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; income-focused.
  • PA Specifics:
    Cash grants and crisis aid; serves ~600,000 households annually.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Official Program Page
Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025):
    No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; need-based.
  • PA Specifics:
    High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), supplies (~$2,000/year), caregiver training.
Official Program Page
Pennsylvania SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, PA resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • PA Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Official Program Page
Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, PA 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).
  • PA Specifics:
    High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$45,000/year (individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; income-focused.
  • PA Specifics:
    Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000).
Official Program Page
Pennsylvania SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, PA resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • PA Specifics:
    Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
Official Program Page

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