Question 1

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

How much does this service cost?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What services do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
Senior-focused concierge medicine
Senior-focused nutritionist
Senior-focused personal training
Memory care specialists
Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
Custom hearing aids
Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.

Name	Title	Context
DA 2	Dietary Aide	Named in financial exploitation finding; terminated for misappropriation of resident funds
CNA 5	Certified Nursing Assistant	Worked as CNA with expired certification
Keisha Dube	Executive Director	Signed report and plan of correction

Name	Title	Context
Goodwell Chavunduka	Senior Executive Director	Signed letter requesting desk review and identified as facility representative.
Director of Nursing Services		Interviewed regarding tuberculin test reading requirements and water temperature logs.
Maintenance Director		Interviewed regarding dumpster area maintenance and water temperature observations.
Registered Nurse 2	RN	Employee record reviewed for tuberculin test documentation deficiency.
Certified Nursing Assistant 3	CNA	Employee record reviewed for tuberculin test documentation deficiency.
Cook 5		Employee record reviewed for tuberculin test documentation deficiency.
Dietary Staff 7		Interviewed regarding dumpster area maintenance expectations.

Inspection Reports for The Wellington at Southport

Inspection Report Summary

Deficiencies (last 4 years)

Deficiencies per year

Census

Census over time

Description
Failed to ensure a resident was free from financial exploitation for 1 of 5 residents reviewed (Resident B).
Failed to ensure all shifts had at least one staff member working who was First Aid certified for 14 of 14 shifts reviewed.
Failed to ensure a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA 5) had an active CNA certification prior to working as a CNA.
Failed to ensure pets housed in the facility had current rabies vaccinations and annual veterinary examinations for 2 of 5 residents with pets.
Failed to ensure the Dining Service Director met educational and experience requirements for food service management.

Description
Failed to document the time a tuberculin test was administered and read for 3 of 5 employees reviewed.
Failed to ensure dumpster container lids and side panel doors were kept closed and the surrounding ground was free of debris for 4 observations.
Failed to maintain water temperatures between 100 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 of 3 resident rooms observed.

Inspection Report Summary

Deficiencies (last 4 years)

Deficiencies per year

Census

Census over time

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