The Springs of Brinkley

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Description

The Springs Brinkley offers a thriving senior living environment staffed by experienced professionals dedicated to senior care. Their commitment to seniors’ well-being shines through their specialized programs, focusing on rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and memory care services to promote senior health. This residence prioritizes the values of commitment, peace of mind, and a deep passion for providing tailored support to seniors. Their goal is to facilitate a swift return to home life for their patients, making it an excellent choice as a long-term nursing home.
Additionally, The Springs Brinkley provides comprehensive services, including hospice and palliative care, and an ideal environment conducive to an enriching life. Their clinical services span diabetes management, enteral nutrition, wound care, psychological support, and more. With a dedication to holistic care, The Springs Brinkley stands as an ideal choice for seniors seeking a supportive and thriving community.

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Arkansas Seniors

Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

ARChoices

Arkansas Medicaid ARChoices

General: Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, Arkansas 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).
AR Specifics: Rural focus; possible waitlists.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals ($7/meal), respite care (240 hours/year), adult day services ($60/day).

Choices in Living Resource Center

Arkansas Choices in Living

General: Age 60+, Arkansas resident.
Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits: Not applicable.
AR Specifics: Limited direct funding; mostly referral-based.

Services: Care coordination, limited respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation assistance (~5 trips/month).

Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Arkansas Medicaid Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

General: Age 65+, Arkansas resident, requires nursing home-level care, lives in a Level II assisted living facility.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal rules apply.
AR Specifics: Limited provider network; excludes Level I facilities (no nursing services).

Services: Personal care (~5 hours/day), medication management, nursing, activities, transportation.

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

Arkansas Medicaid PACE

General: Age 55+, Arkansas resident, nursing home-level care, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AR Specifics: Limited geographic availability.

Services: Primary/preventive care, personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy.

Arkansas State Plan Personal Care

Arkansas Medicaid Personal Care Program

General: Any age, Arkansas resident, needs ADL/IADL help, Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual).
Asset Limits: $9,660 (individual), $14,470 (couple).
AR Specifics: No nursing home-level care requirement.

Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day), homemaker services (e.g., meal prep).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Arkansas SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Arkansas resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not specified.
AR 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 Arkansas Seniors

Arkansas Medicaid ARChoices

ARChoices

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, Arkansas 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).
AR Specifics: Rural focus; possible waitlists.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals ($7/meal), respite care (240 hours/year), adult day services ($60/day).

Arkansas Choices in Living

Choices in Living Resource Center

Eligibility

General: Age 60+, Arkansas resident.
Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits: Not applicable.
AR Specifics: Limited direct funding; mostly referral-based.

Benefits

Services: Care coordination, limited respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation assistance (~5 trips/month).

Arkansas Medicaid Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Eligibility

General: Age 65+, Arkansas resident, requires nursing home-level care, lives in a Level II assisted living facility.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal rules apply.
AR Specifics: Limited provider network; excludes Level I facilities (no nursing services).

Benefits

Services: Personal care (~5 hours/day), medication management, nursing, activities, transportation.

Arkansas Medicaid PACE

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

Eligibility

General: Age 55+, Arkansas resident, nursing home-level care, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AR Specifics: Limited geographic availability.