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.

What services do you offer?

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Overview of The Willows at East Lansing

The Willows at East Lansing is where maintenance-free living takes on a whole new level of comfort and convenience. With spacious living quarters and tailored programs designed for seniors, The Willows offers a unique blend of reliability and support, ensuring that every resident enjoys a fulfilling and engaging lifestyle.

Their comprehensive care options include assisted living facilities, where residents can thrive in a nurturing and socially enriched atmosphere. They also offer the unique blend of memory care with skilled nursing, providing specialized support for those requiring advanced care. Each apartment is thoughtfully designed, featuring custom cabinetry, air conditioning, and cable services to create a comfortable and contemporary living space. With Wi-Fi accessibility and smoke-free suites, modern amenities seamlessly complement daily life. The community also ensures peace of mind with 24-hour emergency maintenance.

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What families are saying

Quality of care and staff professionalism

The staff at Willows of East Lansing is consistently praised for their professionalism, care, and ability to provide a comforting environment for patients, significantly contributing to the positive experiences of residents and their families.

Care & staff

Overall quality of life and resident wellbeing

The facility's cleanliness and quality of food are frequently highlighted, with several reviewers noting the high standards of hygiene and the quality of meals prepared by the kitchen staff, enhancing the overall experience for residents.

Quality of life Care & staff Dining

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.41/day

Overall rating

5/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 136

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

77.2%

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for

Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

32% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 18 days

Private pay

62% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$14.7M

Profit

$535.5K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$14,743,656.00

Profit

$535,480.00

Payroll costs

$5.8M

39.3% of revenue

Other operating costs

$8.4M

Total costs $14.2M

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77.2%

$14,604,924.00

$5,796,981.00

39.7%

61.20

5/5

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Divine Life Assisted Living Center

The Willows at East Lansing

Type of care: AL

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 235700

Occupancy: 77.2%

Home Revenue: $14,604,924.00

Payroll Costs: $5,796,981.00

Payroll %: 39.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 61.20

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.4139

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Divine Life Assisted Living Center

Type of care: AL

Pets Allowed: No

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Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

MI Choice Waiver

Michigan Medicaid MI Choice Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan 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).
MI Specifics: Delivered through regional waiver agents; waitlists possible.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), adult day care ($65/day).

Home Help Program

Michigan Home Help

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible or low-income.
Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medicaid threshold).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
MI Specifics: Can hire family caregivers; less intensive than waiver.

Services: Personal care (up to 60 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).

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

Michigan PACE

General: Age 55+, Michigan resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MI Specifics: 16 PACE centers (e.g., Ingham, Wayne counties); expanding slowly.

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Michigan Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan 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).
MI Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

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

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Michigan NFCSP Respite Care

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Michigan resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
MI Specifics: 16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Michigan SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Michigan resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
MI Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; Operation ABLE partnership.

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

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

Michigan VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

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Michigan Medicaid MI Choice Waiver

MI Choice Waiver

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan 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).
MI Specifics:
Delivered through regional waiver agents; waitlists possible.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), adult day care ($65/day).

Michigan Home Help

Home Help Program

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible or low-income.
Income Limits:
~$1,732/month (individual, Medicaid threshold).
Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual).
MI Specifics:
Can hire family caregivers; less intensive than waiver.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Personal care (up to 60 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).

Michigan PACE

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

Requirements:

General:
Age 55+, Michigan resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025):
~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MI Specifics:
16 PACE centers (e.g., Ingham, Wayne counties); expanding slowly.

Benefits without Contact:

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

Michigan Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan 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).
MI Specifics:
Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits without Contact:

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

Michigan NFCSP Respite Care

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Requirements:

General:
Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Michigan resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025):
Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits:
Not assessed; need-based.
MI Specifics:
16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.

Michigan SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Michigan resident.
Income Limits (2025):
~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits:
Not specified; income-focused.
MI Specifics:
Priority for veterans, rural residents; Operation ABLE partnership.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

Michigan VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:

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

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

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The Willows at East Lansing

The Willows at East Lansing is a Memory Care Home in Michigan

The Willows at East… is a Memory Care Home in Michigan

The Willows at East Lansing

The Willows at East Lansing is a Memory Care Home in Michigan

The Willows at East… is a Memory Care Home in Michigan

What families are saying

Quality of care and staff professionalism

Overall quality of life and resident wellbeing

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

Comparison Chart

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Michigan Seniors

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Michigan Seniors

MI Choice Waiver

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Home Help Program

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

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

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

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

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

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