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.

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The Watermark at Cherry Hills

6901 San Vicente Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 View Map

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6901 San Vicente Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109

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MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care of Rio Ranch

Type of care: AL IL MC

Community: Rio Rancho

Bed Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Bed Count: 94

Pets Allowed: Yes

Operator: AG-CD RIO RANCHO OWNER, LLC

Rate Range: -

The Watermark at Cherry Hills

Type of care: AL MC

Community: Albuquerque

Bed Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Bed Count: 131

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: SHP VI ALBUQUERQUE LLC

Rate Range: -

BeeHive Homes of Albuquerque West

Type of care: AL MC RC

Community: Albuquerque

Bed Options: Private / Shared Rooms

Bed Count: 15

Pets Allowed: Yes

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BeeHive Homes of Taylor Ranch

Type of care: AL MC RC

Community: Albuquerque

Bed Options: Private Rooms

Bed Count: 15

Pets Allowed: Yes

Operator: HAMILTON MANAGEMENT I, LLC

Rate Range: -

The Woodmark at Uptown

Type of care: AL

Community: Albuquerque

Bed Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Bed Count: 144

Pets Allowed: No

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Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Centennial Care Community Benefit

NM Medicaid Centennial Care

Official government program page

General: Age 65+ or disabled, New Mexico resident, Medicaid- eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
NM Specifics: Managed care model; rural outreach efforts.

Services: In-home care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care (~$65/day), medical services.

New Mexico Caregiver Support Program

NM NFCSP Respite

Official government program page

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), New Mexico resident.
Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits: Not applicable.
NM Specifics: Limited slots; rural focus due to sparse population.

Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).

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

New Mexico PACE (e.g., InnovAge New Mexico PACE)

Official government program page

General: Age 55+, NM resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
NM Specifics: Available in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia Counties via InnovAge.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

New Mexico Older Americans Act Services

Official government program page

General: Age 60+, NM resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025): None; sliding scale fees may apply for some services.
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
NM Specifics: Two AAAs (Albuquerque vs. Non-Metro); services vary by region.

Services: Meals (home-delivered or group, ~$5-$7/meal value), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (5 days/year), adult day care ($50/day).

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Mexico Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, NM resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits: None in NM (unique among states).
NM Specifics: No asset test; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

New Mexico LIHEAP

Official government program page

General: Age 60+ prioritized, NM resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
NM Specifics: Covers oil, gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.

Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($450 max), weatherization.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

New Mexico SCSEP

Official government program page

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

New Mexico VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NM 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).
NM 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).

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

New Mexico Property Tax Rebate

General: Age 65+, NM resident, homeowner or renter, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025): ~$36,000/year (individual, projected).
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
NM Specifics: Rebate up to $250-$500; annual application required.

Services: Tax rebate (~$250-$500/year) to offset housing costs.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for New Mexico Seniors

NM Medicaid Centennial Care

Centennial Care Community Benefit

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled, New Mexico resident, Medicaid- eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025):
~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
NM Specifics:
Managed care model; rural outreach efforts.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: In-home care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care (~$65/day), medical services.

Official Program Page

NM NFCSP Respite

New Mexico Caregiver Support Program

Requirements:

General:
Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), New Mexico resident.
Income Limits:
No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits:
Not applicable.
NM Specifics:
Limited slots; rural focus due to sparse population.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).

Official Program Page

New Mexico PACE (e.g., InnovAge New Mexico PACE)

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

Requirements:

General:
Age 55+, NM resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025):
~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
NM Specifics:
Available in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia Counties via InnovAge.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.

Official Program Page

New Mexico Older Americans Act Services

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Requirements:

General:
Age 60+, NM resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025):
None; sliding scale fees may apply for some services.
Asset Limits:
Not assessed.
NM Specifics:
Two AAAs (Albuquerque vs. Non-Metro); services vary by region.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Meals (home-delivered or group, ~$5-$7/meal value), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (5 days/year), adult day care ($50/day).

Official Program Page

New Mexico Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled, NM resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025):
~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits:
None in NM (unique among states).
NM Specifics:
No asset test; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

New Mexico LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 60+ prioritized, NM resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025):
~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
Asset Limits:
Not assessed; income-focused.
NM Specifics:
Covers oil, gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($450 max), weatherization.

Official Program Page

New Mexico SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:

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

New Mexico VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NM 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).
NM Specifics:
High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.