3.3 miles from city center
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Nestled in the charming neighborhood of Mankato, MN, The Pillars of Mankato is a reliable senior living community purposely built to offer independent living, assisted living, memory care, and stay by the day options. The community provides residents with reliable care to depend on for their care and assistance needs, making sure they live comfortably and conveniently. Overlooking vast green spaces, the community offers residents a refreshing living environment with cozy and stunning accommodations designed to accommodate their unique needs.

Dedicated to helping residents live fulfilling retirement lives, the community offers a wide array of amenities, such as a rooftop patio, a library, and inviting community room for gatherings. Residents also enjoy various activities and wellness programs designed to enrich their overall living experience. Here, residents enjoy a blissful living experience surrounded by relaxing views and compassionate support.

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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Minnesota Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Elderly Waiver
Minnesota Medicaid EW
  • General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual, higher than most states).
  • MN Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural access focus.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$70/day), home aides.
Essential Community Supports (ECS)
Minnesota ECS
  • General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual).
  • MN Specifics: Bridges gap for those ineligible for waivers.
  • Services: In-home support (2-4 hours/week), respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Alternative Care (AC) Program
Minnesota Alternative Care Program
  • General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, NFLOC, not MA-eligible.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale copays.
  • Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual); home equity limit $713,000.
  • MN Specifics: CDCS option; statewide via counties.
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~5 days/year), home health, meals, home mods.
Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)
Minnesota Senior Health Options
  • General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, eligible for MA and Medicare Parts A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (100% FPL for MA); spenddown allowed.
  • Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
  • MN Specifics: 7 health plans (e.g., UCare, HealthPartners); care coordinator assigned.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, respite, adult day care, home mods, $900/year groceries (some plans).
Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)
Minnesota Senior Care Plus
  • General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, MA-eligible, not on Medicare.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (100% FPL); spenddown allowed.
  • Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
  • MN Specifics: Includes EW services; 7 health plans available.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite, adult day care, home mods, limited nursing home care.
Consumer Support Grant (CSG)
Minnesota Consumer Support Grant
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Minnesota resident, eligible for MA personal care but opts for grant.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (MA-eligible); spenddown allowed.
  • Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual).
  • MN Specifics: Can hire family; statewide via counties.
  • Services: Cash (~$500-$1,500/month) for personal care, respite, home mods, assistive tech.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Minnesota Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Minnesota 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).
  • MN Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Minnesota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Minnesota 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).
  • MN Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Minnesota Seniors

Minnesota Medicaid EW

Elderly Waiver

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual, higher than most states).
  • MN Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural access focus.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$70/day), home aides.
Minnesota ECS

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual).
  • MN Specifics: Bridges gap for those ineligible for waivers.
Benefits
  • Services: In-home support (2-4 hours/week), respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Minnesota Alternative Care Program

Alternative Care (AC) Program

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, NFLOC, not MA-eligible.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale copays.
  • Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual); home equity limit $713,000.
  • MN Specifics: CDCS option; statewide via counties.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~5 days/year), home health, meals, home mods.
Minnesota Senior Health Options

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, eligible for MA and Medicare Parts A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (100% FPL for MA); spenddown allowed.
  • Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
  • MN Specifics: 7 health plans (e.g., UCare, HealthPartners); care coordinator assigned.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, respite, adult day care, home mods, $900/year groceries (some plans).
Minnesota Senior Care Plus

Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, MA-eligible, not on Medicare.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (100% FPL); spenddown allowed.
  • Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
  • MN Specifics: Includes EW services; 7 health plans available.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite, adult day care, home mods, limited nursing home care.
Minnesota Consumer Support Grant

Consumer Support Grant (CSG)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Minnesota resident, eligible for MA personal care but opts for grant.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (MA-eligible); spenddown allowed.
  • Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual).
  • MN Specifics: Can hire family; statewide via counties.
Benefits
  • Services: Cash (~$500-$1,500/month) for personal care, respite, home mods, assistive tech.
Minnesota Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Minnesota 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).
  • MN Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Minnesota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Minnesota 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).
  • MN Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
Benefits
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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