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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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Timber Springs Rehab and Retirement

Overview of Timber Springs Rehab and Retirement

Timber Springs Rehab and Retirement provides skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care services in a compassionate environment. The facility focuses on creating a sense of community and offers a variety of activities to keep residents engaged. Their dedicated staff works to exceed expectations and provide exceptional care.

(318) 588-8871 contact-TimberSprings@ensignservices.net

153-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

About this community

Facility TypeMedicare And Medicaid

CountyWebster

Owner NameLA FIRST STREET, LLC

Profit StatusFor profit - Limited Liability company

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

Rehabilitation Therapy

Specific ProgramsThings To Do

Ratings

Overall Rating

3 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Ranked 27th (tied) of 161 homes in Louisiana

Health Inspection Rating

4 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring health inspection findings. Fewer deficiencies result in higher ratings.

Ranked 14th (tied) of 161 homes in Louisiana

Quality Measures Rating

2 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring resident health outcomes and care practices.

Ranked 39th (tied) of 157 homes in Louisiana

Staffing Rating

1 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring staffing levels, including hours of care provided per resident per day.

Ranked 106th (tied) of 161 homes in Louisiana

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5 facilities compared · CMS & LA Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Gonzales (Ascension Parish)	102	96.2%	+34%	4.22				+8%	+2%	2	19	3.8	1	99	-	-	Arceneaux, Brett	$10.5M	$4.4M	41.9%	195401
Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Ruston (Lincoln Parish)	144	75.2%	+5%	3.25				-69%	-22%	0	20	5.0	0	104	-	-	-	$14.1M	$3.7M	26.5%	195538
Arbor Lake Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Farmerville (Union Parish)	150	64.5%	-10%	3.57				-43%	-14%	0	24	6.0	0	97	-	-	Joe Kenneth Newton Jr. Qsst Trust	$7.3M	$3.6M	49%	195459
Timber Springs Rehab and Retirement	-	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Springhill (Webster Parish)	153	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0	0	0.0	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Allen Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center	-	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Oakdale (Allen Parish)	91	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0	0	0.0	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH AL

Community:Location: Gonzales (Ascension Parish)

Bed Count: 102

Occupancy: 96.2%

Occupancy vs State Avg: +34%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 4.2

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

+8%

Staffing vs State Avg: +2%

Number of Fines: 2

Citations: 19

Citations per Inspection: 3.8

Severe Citations: 1

Avg Residents/Day: 98.80

Operator: Arceneaux, Brett

Home Revenue: $10,512,045.00

Payroll Costs: $4,402,813.00

Payroll %: 41.9%

CCN: 195401

Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH AL

Community:Location: Ruston (Lincoln Parish)

Bed Count: 144

Occupancy: 75.2%

Occupancy vs State Avg: +5%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 3.2

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

-69%

Staffing vs State Avg: -22%

Citations: 20

Citations per Inspection: 5.0

Avg Residents/Day: 104.10

Home Revenue: $14,053,184.00

Payroll Costs: $3,722,380.00

Payroll %: 26.5%

CCN: 195538

Arbor Lake Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH AL

Community:Location: Farmerville (Union Parish)

Bed Count: 150

Occupancy: 64.5%

Occupancy vs State Avg: -10%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 3.6

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

-43%

Staffing vs State Avg: -14%

Citations: 24

Citations per Inspection: 6.0

Avg Residents/Day: 96.90

Operator: Joe Kenneth Newton Jr. Qsst Trust

Home Revenue: $7,309,607.00

Payroll Costs: $3,584,209.00

Payroll %: 49%

CCN: 195459

Timber Springs Rehab and Retirement

Type of care: NH AL

Community:Location: Springhill (Webster Parish)

Bed Count: 153

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

Allen Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center

Type of care: NH AL

Community:Location: Oakdale (Allen Parish)

Bed Count: 91

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

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Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability

General Louisiana 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).

High demand in urban areas.

Benefits

In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home modifications Transitional support

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

LA EDA Program

Age 60+

General Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits ~$1,800/month varies

Asset Limits $5,000 individual

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)

Louisiana Medicaid Long Term-Personal Care Services

Age 65+ or disabled

General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.

Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.

Benefits

ADL/IADL assistance (20-32 hours/week, varies by need)

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

Louisiana PACE

Age 55+

General Louisiana resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, safe community living possible.

Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid; none for Medicare-only.

Limited centers (e.g., Baton Rouge, Lafayette).

Benefits

Adult day care Medical care Personal care Transportation Drugs Respite

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities

General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) $2,901/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Includes transitional support from nursing homes.

Benefits

Adult day care (up to 8 hours/day, 5 days/week) Personal care Respite Transitional aid

Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid

Louisiana Medicaid Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program

Age 65+

General blind, or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible.

Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Medically Needy Spend-Down available.

Benefits

Personal care Adult day care Limited in-home supports

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

Louisiana Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs - Elderly Protective Services

Age 60+

General Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.

Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits None specified.

Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.

Benefits

Emergency care Temporary housing Legal aid Care coordination (varies by case)

Senior Rx Program

Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)

Age 65+

General Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.

Income Limits (2025) Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.

Asset Limits None specified.

Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.

Benefits

Prescription cost reduction (up to 50% discounts) Application assistance

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)

Age —

General Wartime veteran or spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Louisiana resident.

Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A

Asset Limits ~$155,356 2025 net worth limit

High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits

Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month individual, varies by status) for care costs

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