Varenna

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4.2 miles from city center

Description

Ideally settled in the rolling hills of Sonoma County while overlooking the scenic town and lake below, Varenna is an elegant and luxury senior living community in Santa Rosa, CA, offering active independent living. The community features an array of beautifully designed apartment suites and casitas with a patio or deck for enjoying the picturesque views and quick access to resort-style amenities. Here, residents enjoy a truly rewarding and vacation-lifestyle that provides both relaxation, life-enrichment, and opportunities for socialization.

The community fosters a strong sense of community with the help of a dedicated full-time Program Director who carefully curates an array of interesting activities based on residents’ input and output. There’s a range of on-campus classes, events, and off-site excursions, as well as an exquisite dining experience marked by delicious cuisine & exemplary service in an elegant dining area that fosters great conversations and bonding moments. Residents are also offered access to a plethora of thoughtful hotel-like amenities, such as a great hall & ballroom, a craft & hobby room, a swimming pool & jacuzzi, a wellness center, salon & day spa, a bistro, and more.

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What does this place offer?

Housing Options 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type Mid-rise

Amenities

Fitness Center

Salon & Day Spa

Type of Care Available

Independent Living

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Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.

Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.

Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
CA Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

General: Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025): ~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
Asset Limits: Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.

California CARES Program

CA CARES

General: Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits: Not applicable; need-based.
CA Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

CA LIHEAP

General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.

Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).

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MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

Eligibility

General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits

Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.

California IHSS

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).

CA MSSP

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
CA Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits

Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).

CA PTP

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

Eligibility

General: Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025): ~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
Asset Limits: Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits

Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).

CA ALW

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits

Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.

CA CARES

California CARES Program

Eligibility

General: Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits: Not applicable; need-based.
CA Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits

Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).

CA LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Eligibility

General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.