The Pikes Peak Area Voluntary Organization

518 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, United States
Description

The Pikes Peak Area Voluntary Organization (PPAVO) has been a cornerstone of support for municipal and county governments in Colorado Springs for more than 60 years. They serve the wider regional community with services that promote the independence and well-being of adults in their twilight years.
From senior insurance assistance to information and assistance centers, PPAVO offers essential resources that enable seniors to make informed choices about their healthcare options. Their mobility coordination and management services provide seniors with the necessary transportation options to maintain their independence, while their classes for older adults encourage lifelong learning and foster socialization. PPAVO recognizes the value and contributions of seniors to the community and are committed to providing the resources and support needed to ensure they flourish.

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver
Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Colorado 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).
  • CO Specifics: Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program
Colorado OAP
  • General: Age 60+, Colorado resident.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,215/month (individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • CO Specifics: Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.
  • Services: Cash (~$100-$800/month), limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week), medical assistance.
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Colorado Medicaid PACE
  • General: Age 55+, Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • CO Specifics: Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).
  • Services: All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy, medical visits.
Home Care Allowance (HCA)
Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)
  • General: Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • CO Specifics: Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.
  • Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider), e.g., bathing, dressing.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • CO Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Colorado Seniors

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Colorado 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).
  • CO Specifics: Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Colorado OAP

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+, Colorado resident.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,215/month (individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • CO Specifics: Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.
Benefits
  • Services: Cash (~$100-$800/month), limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week), medical assistance.
Colorado Medicaid PACE

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 55+, Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • CO Specifics: Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).
Benefits
  • Services: All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy, medical visits.
Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Eligibility
  • General: Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • CO Specifics: Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider), e.g., bathing, dressing.
Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • CO Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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Community
Occupancy
Beds
Medicare Nights
Medicaid Nights
Free Market Days
Home Revenue
Payroll Costs
Home Costs
Owner
CCN
FOUNTAIN VIEW HEALTH AND REHAB
86.44%
90
314
5213
472
$1,691,022.00
$798,936.00
$1,179,385.00
065172
COLONIAL HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
87.75%
80
86
4869
868
$1,543,680.00
$758,971.00
$1,077,337.00
065225
FALCON HEIGHTS HEALTH AND REHAB
72.15%
107
1
4561
838
$1,309,114.00
$637,242.00
$956,771.00
TAFKAR LLC
065168
KIOWA HILLS HEALTH AND REHAB
47.11%
83
23
4029
585
$1,224,744.00
$554,289.00
$849,158.00
065175
NAMASTE ALZHEIMER CENTER
#N/A
#N/A
065434
PARKMOOR VILLAGE
#N/A
378
12036
2708
$5,628,512.00
$3,893,540.00
$5,297,361.00
#N/A
065252
LIFE CARE CENTER OF COLORADO SPRINGS
69.83%
110
1880
15171
7793
$10,562,482.00
$4,891,101.00
$3,759,059.00
ZABOJNIK, VANESSA
065356
CENTER AT CENTERPLACE
60.74%
54
8830
7167
$13,506,095.00
$4,143,059.00
$4,860,759.00
CENTER AT CENTERPLACE, LLC
065431
THE GARDENS
93.78%
45
1422
10834
2444
$5,179,310.00
$1,889,822.00
$2,719,817.00
MADISON PARTNERS INC
065198
ST FRANCIS NURSING CENTER
86.55%
110
334
31015
5720
$13,682,924.00
$4,554,539.00
$9,042,336.00
CENTURA HEALTH CORPORATION
065325

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