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.

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Overview of The Willows

Tucked in the heart of Woodbridge, Connecticut, The Willows is an esteemed skilled nursing facility offering a comprehensive array of services, including top-notch nursing home care. With a focus on short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, The Willows serves as a trusted haven for individuals seeking post-hospital and restorative care. They proudly accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances, ensuring that nursing home prices remain accessible and transparent for their diverse community of residents. The devoted staff at The Willows is dedicated to serving the unique needs of individuals recovering from illness or injury.
The Willows holds a deep appreciation for veterans and honors their service with utmost respect and gratitude. To further alleviate financial concerns, they work closely with nursing home insurance providers, ensuring that residents have the peace of mind that comes with comprehensive coverage. The facility goes above and beyond to cater to the diverse needs of its residents, offering a wide range of services, from interpreter assistance and re-creation activities to coordinated transportation and discharge planning. The Willows takes pride in providing holistic care, with a focus on dietary and nutrition management, ensuring residents’ overall well-being is always prioritized.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.20/day Connecticut avg: 3.97/day

Overall rating

4/5

Connecticut avg: 3.0/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Connecticut avg: 2.8/5

Staffing

3/5

Connecticut avg: 3.2/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Connecticut avg: 3.5/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 90

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

95.5%

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Might be optimal for

Long-term residence Daily assistance Occasional rehab needs

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

1% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 4 - 5 years

Private pay

60% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

39% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$19.3M

Profit

$51.6K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$19,315,141.00

Profit

$51,631.00

Payroll costs

$5.3M

27.2% of revenue

Other operating costs

$14.0M

Total costs $19.3M

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Leeway

SNF

New Haven (East Rock)

KATZ, JAY

96.2%

$7,643,089.00

$3,576,451.00

46.8%

28.60

5/5

5.6490

4/5

5/5

3/5

+42%

+15%

The Willows

SNF

Woodbridge

KC DERBY CT AL OPCO JV LLC

95.5%

$19,305,596.00

$5,259,662.00

27.2%

84.70

4/5

3.1965

4/5

3/5

4/5

-20%

+14%

Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

SNF

East Haven

BARTOLOTTA, MICHAEL

87.8%

$14,613,504.00

$5,489,722.00

37.6%

77.70

3/5

3.8851

3/5

-2%

+5%

Mary Wade Home

SNF

New Haven (Fair Haven)

139

A+

ADAMS, BARBARA

88.8%

$20,692,640.00

$9,415,119.00

45.5%

90.00

3/5

4.6391

2/5

4/5

5/5

+17%

+6%

New Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

SNF

New Haven (Fair Haven Heights)

150

A+

76.2%

$14,523,260.00

$9,493,497.00

65.4%

125.30

2/5

3.8047

2/5

4/5

2/5

-4%

-9%

Leeway

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: New Haven (East Rock)

Bed Count: 60

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: KATZ, JAY

CCN: 75408

Occupancy: 96.2%

Home Revenue: $7,643,089.00

Payroll Costs: $3,576,451.00

Payroll %: 46.8%

Avg Residents/Day: 28.60

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.6490

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Citations: 21

RN share vs State Avg:

+84%

Staffing vs State Avg:

+42%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+15%

The Willows

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Woodbridge

Bed Count: 90

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: KC DERBY CT AL OPCO JV LLC

CCN: 75331

Occupancy: 95.5%

Home Revenue: $19,305,596.00

Payroll Costs: $5,259,662.00

Payroll %: 27.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 84.70

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.1965

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Citations: 25

RN share vs State Avg:

-69%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-20%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+14%

Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: East Haven

Bed Count: 90

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BARTOLOTTA, MICHAEL

CCN: 75294

Occupancy: 87.8%

Home Revenue: $14,613,504.00

Payroll Costs: $5,489,722.00

Payroll %: 37.6%

Avg Residents/Day: 77.70

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.8851

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Citations: 28

RN share vs State Avg:

-21%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-2%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+5%

Mary Wade Home

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: New Haven (Fair Haven)

Bed Count: 139

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: ADAMS, BARBARA

CCN: 75325

Occupancy: 88.8%

Home Revenue: $20,692,640.00

Payroll Costs: $9,415,119.00

Payroll %: 45.5%

Avg Residents/Day: 90.00

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.6391

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 2

Citations: 40

RN share vs State Avg:

-26%

Staffing vs State Avg:

+17%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+6%

New Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: New Haven (Fair Haven Heights)

Bed Count: 150

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 75397

Occupancy: 76.2%

Home Revenue: $14,523,260.00

Payroll Costs: $9,493,497.00

Payroll %: 65.4%

Avg Residents/Day: 125.30

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.8047

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 1

Citations: 77

Severe Citations: 2

RN share vs State Avg:

+60%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-4%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

-9%

225 Amity Rd, Woodbridge, CT 06525

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

32,671

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.8

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	5	8.8	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	38	8.3	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	70	7.7	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

1 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

113 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

14 staff

7.5hs shift avg

Therapy Services

10 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

3 staff

6hs shift avg

Dietary Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Other Services

4 staff

7.5hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

17.6%

of total hours from contractors

5,739 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Certified Nursing Assistant: 28 Licensed Practical Nurse: 17 Registered Nurse: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 3

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	42	28	70	15,264	91	100%	7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse	21	17	38	7,075	91	100%	8.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist	13	0	13	3,554	91	100%	7.4
Speech Language Pathologist	0	3	3	1,128	77	85%	7.9
Physical Therapy Aide	0	2	2	1,114	75	82%	7.9
Registered Nurse	4	1	5	1,070	83	91%	8.8
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	3	3	1,060	72	79%	7.9
Mental Health Service Worker	4	0	4	975	70	77%	7.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	2	2	495	63	69%	7.9
Administrator	1	0	1	458	59	65%	7.8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	406	49	54%	8.3
Qualified Social Worker	0	3	3	72	11	12%	6

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Total Health inspections 5

12% below Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 5.7

Last Health inspection on Nov 2025

Total Health citations 25

22% below Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 32.0

5 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 21 citations

Complaint investigations 4 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 0.3

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 0.7

Moderate Health citations 23

Minor Health citations 2

Citations history (last 3 years)

Infection Control moderate citation Nov 14, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Nov 14, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Nov 14, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Nov 14, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Individual

Part of: AUTUMN LAKE HOMECARE

Resident Census by Payment Source

87 Total Residents

Medicare 14 (16.1%)

Medicaid 58 (66.7%)

Private Pay/Other 15 (17.2%)

Specialized Care Beds

30 Total Specialty Beds

33.3% of Bed Capacity

Other Specialized Rehab Beds

33.3%

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 10.8

Near Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 10.4

Functional decline score 18.5

12% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 21.1

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 19.0%

1% above Connecticut average.

Walking Ability Worsened 13.8%

28% below Connecticut average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 22.6%

9% below Connecticut average.

Falls with Major Injury 2.0%

42% below Connecticut average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 7.4%

61% above Connecticut average.

Urinary Tract Infection 2.5%

47% above Connecticut average.

Depressive Symptoms 45.1%

198% above Connecticut average.

Antipsychotic Use 14.8%

14% below Connecticut average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 96.8%

11% above Connecticut average.

Influenza Vaccine 91.3%

2% below Connecticut average.

Lost Too Much Weight 11.9%

89% above Connecticut average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 96.6%

38% better than Connecticut average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.4%

71% better than Connecticut average

Influenza Vaccine 94.4%

35% better than Connecticut average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for The Willows based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 95.5% ↑ 2.8pp vs 2022

Net Income $51,631 ↑ ~$712K vs 2022

Total Payroll $8,903,369 ↑ ~$113K vs 2022

Profit Margin 0.3% ↑ 3.9pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	94.6%	94.2%	92.2%	91.7%	93.1%	92.6%	91.5%	92.2%	83.4%	80.1%	83.1%	92.7%	95.5%
Beds	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90
Net Income	$917,620	-$88,788	-$609,972	-$863,943	-$1,671,219	-$199,727	-$562,681	-$579,757	-$930,554	-$583,855	$74,195	-$660,469	$51,631
Gross Revenue	$18,546,682	$20,139,721	$19,866,329	$14,922,790	$20,042,094	$19,808,396	$19,793,307	$20,017,981	$16,377,866	$15,816,250	$16,329,682	$18,141,147	$19,305,596
Operating Expenses	$10,974,334	$11,485,152	$11,921,289	$9,168,324	$13,246,876	$11,900,322	$11,845,638	$11,494,563	$10,351,858	$10,716,007	$13,442,412	$12,218,458	$12,409,358
Net Patient Revenue	$11,877,655	$11,379,837	$11,311,317	$8,304,381	$11,575,657	$11,700,595	$11,282,957	$10,914,806	$9,421,304	$10,132,152	$10,317,554	$11,336,092	$12,451,444
Total Payroll	$5,698,318	$5,858,138	$7,440,034	$5,308,386	$7,082,697	$7,042,882	$7,065,098	$7,032,716	$6,751,593	$7,262,053	$10,097,556	$8,790,335	$8,903,369
Profit Margin %	5.0%	-0.4%	-3.1%	-5.8%	-8.3%	-1.0%	-2.8%	-2.9%	-5.7%	-3.7%	0.5%	-3.6%	0.3%
Medicare %	30.3%	30.8%	31.8%	30.9%	29.5%	28.6%	23.5%	17.9%	15.9%	17.6%	13.9%	12.9%	15.2%
Medicaid %	53.6%	55.2%	52.4%	54.0%	54.2%	52.8%	56.9%	62.0%	66.6%	63.0%	64.9%	69.9%	66.9%
Private %	16.1%	14.0%	15.8%	15.1%	16.4%	18.6%	19.6%	20.0%	17.5%	19.4%	21.2%	17.2%	17.9%
Revenue/Day	$382	$367	$374	$369	$379	$384	$375	$361	$344	$384	$378	$372	$397
Cost/Day	$353	$370	$394	$407	$433	$390	$394	$380	$378	$406	$492	$401	$395
Avg Length of Stay	73.7 days	65.4 days	55.9 days	51.4 days	57.4 days	54.1 days	63.3 days	62.4 days	67.0 days	76.3 days	74.6 days	88.0 days	109.0 days

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Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

CHCPE

General: Age 65+, Connecticut resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits: State-funded: ~$1,600/month; Medicaid: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

Asset Limits: $1,600 (state), $2,000 (Medicaid, individual).

CT Specifics: Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.

Statewide Respite Care Program

CT Respite Care

General: Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.

Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).

CT Specifics: Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program

General: Age 62+, Connecticut resident, frail but not needing 24/7 care, resides in CHSP-eligible housing.

Income Limits (2025): ~$41,000/year (individual, adjusted annually).

Asset Limits: Not specified; focus is income-based.

CT Specifics: Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Connecticut Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Connecticut resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (individual, QMB); ~$3,380/month (SLMB); ~$3,598/month (ALMB)—adjusted annually.

Asset Limits: None since 2023 policy change.

CT Specifics: Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Connecticut SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Connecticut resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

CT Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; limited slots (~500/year).

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The Willows

The Willows is a Nursing Home in Connecticut

The Willows is a Nursing Home in Connecticut

The Willows

The Willows is a Nursing Home in Connecticut

The Willows is a Nursing Home in Connecticut

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Smaller home

This home is often near full

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Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

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Health Inspection History

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Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

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Specialized Care Beds

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

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Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

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