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?

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Overview of The Oaks

The Oaks boasts an elegant and welcoming atmosphere that ensures a service delivered with compassion and respect. The vibrant home boasts an elegant and welcoming atmosphere that provides service with kindness and respect. The Oaks is praised for its homey environment where residents receive compassionate care.
Management and staff have also embodied dedication and professionalism to provide residents with healthy and well-balanced holistic wellness. Its boastful community services include medication management, 24-hour availability of caregivers, transportation and housekeeping, and wellness programs.

What families are saying

Overall quality of life and resident wellbeing

The Oaks is renowned for its perfectly cooked steaks, consistently praised for being flavorful and prepared to individual preferences, indicating a strong reputation for quality in their meat dishes.

Quality of life

Sense of community and social connection

The atmosphere at The Oaks is described as warm, welcoming, and reminiscent of a neighborhood gathering spot, where both locals and visitors feel at home, highlighting a sense of community and friendliness.

Community

Rating

2 / 5

Overall rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 125

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

50.6%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for

Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Private pay

35% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 28 days

Medicaid

37% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 26 days

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$5.5M

Profit

-$847.3K

Proprietary home Individual

Home revenue

$5,456,082.00

Profit

$-847,294.00

Payroll costs

$1.5M

27% of revenue

Other operating costs

$3.8M

Total costs $5.3M

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Brookdale North Gilbert

Gilbert

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The Oaks

JEFFREY M ASHBROOK TESTAMENTARY TRUST

50.6%

$5,456,082.00

$1,472,595.00

27%

64.50

2/5

4.5156

3/5

1/5

BeeHive Homes of Gilbert

Brookdale North Gilbert

Type of care: AL MC

Community: Gilbert

Bed Count: 56

Pets Allowed: Yes

The Oaks

Type of care: AL

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: JEFFREY M ASHBROOK TESTAMENTARY TRUST

CCN: 195542

Occupancy: 50.6%

Home Revenue: $5,456,082.00

Payroll Costs: $1,472,595.00

Payroll %: 27%

Avg Residents/Day: 64.50

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.5156

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 1/5

Number of Fines: 1

BeeHive Homes of Gilbert

Type of care: AL

Pets Allowed: No

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Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Arizona 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).
AZ Specifics: Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, nursing home care, medical services, transportation (10 trips/month).

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

General: Age 60+, Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual).
AZ Specifics: Limited funding; waitlists common.

Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), respite care (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$60/day).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

AZ SCSEP

General: Age 55+, Arizona resident, unemployed, low-income.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,519/month (125% of poverty level, individual).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-driven.
AZ Specifics: Wages at highest of federal/state/local minimum ($14.35/hour in 2025).

Services: Paid training (20 hours/week), job placement (avg. $300-$500/month earnings), career counseling.

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

General: Age 60+ priority, Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
AZ Specifics: High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Services: Insulation, weather stripping, HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings).

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

General: Age 62+, Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,645/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).
Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).
AZ Specifics: Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Services: Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month), on-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value).

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

General: Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits: Not applicable; need-based.
AZ Specifics: Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

General: Age 60+ or disabled, Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.
Income Limits: Above Medicaid threshold but low-income (~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-driven eligibility.
AZ Specifics: Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.

Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), personal care (limited hours), respite care (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).

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ALTCS

Arizona Long Term Care System

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled, Arizona 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).
AZ Specifics:
Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, nursing home care, medical services, transportation (10 trips/month).

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

Requirements:

General:
Age 60+, Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
Income Limits:
~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits:
$10,000 (individual).
AZ Specifics:
Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), respite care (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$60/day).

AZ SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 55+, Arizona resident, unemployed, low-income.
Income Limits (2025):
~$1,519/month (125% of poverty level, individual).
Asset Limits:
Not specified; income-driven.
AZ Specifics:
Wages at highest of federal/state/local minimum ($14.35/hour in 2025).

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Paid training (20 hours/week), job placement (avg. $300-$500/month earnings), career counseling.

AZ WAP

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 60+ priority, Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025):
~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
Asset Limits:
Not applicable; income-focused.
AZ Specifics:
High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Insulation, weather stripping, HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings).

AZ Section 202

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

Requirements:

General:
Age 62+, Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025):
~$1,645/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).
Asset Limits:
$10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).
AZ Specifics:
Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month), on-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value).

AZ CARES

Arizona CARES Program

Requirements:

General:
Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits:
No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits:
Not applicable; need-based.
AZ Specifics:
Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

Requirements:

General:
Age 60+ or disabled, Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.
Income Limits:
Above Medicaid threshold but low-income (~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region).
Asset Limits:
Not specified; income-driven eligibility.
AZ Specifics:
Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), personal care (limited hours), respite care (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).

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The Oaks

The Oaks is a Memory Care Home in Arizona

The Oaks is a Memory Care Home in Arizona

The Oaks

The Oaks is a Memory Care Home in Arizona

The Oaks is a Memory Care Home in Arizona

What families are saying

Overall quality of life and resident wellbeing

Sense of community and social connection

Rating

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

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Medicaid

Finances and operations

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Arizona Long Term Care System

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Arizona CARES Program

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

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