Weatherly Inn

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Description

Located in the scenic Renton, Washington area, The Weatherly Inn’s Renton Community genuinely offers an exceptional living experience worth exploring, with a special focus on memory care and assisted living for seniors. Residents can select from spacious floor plans, such as studios, one-bedroom, or one-bedroom plus units, tailored to their preferences. This upscale community also radiates warmth and is thoughtfully designed to ensure not only security and comfort but also a posh environment for the ideal golden years.
Personalized care is a top priority at Weatherly Inn. Licensed nurses are on hand 24/7 to offer the necessary support. Engaging outings, informative classes, lively parties, and festive holiday celebrations are also available, fostering a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere for residents. Other services encompass diabetes management, housekeeping, dining services, social engagement opportunities, transportation for appointments, and assistance with dressing and grooming.

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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Washington Seniors

Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Washington 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).
WA Specifics: High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

WA NFCSP

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Washington resident.
Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits: Not applicable.
WA Specifics: High urban demand; rural outreach.

Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).

Community First Choice (CFC)

Washington Community First Choice

General: Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA Specifics: Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.

Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~240 hours/year), assistive devices, training, transportation.

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

General: Age 60+, WA resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
WA Specifics: 13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.

Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, WA 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).
WA Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

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

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Washington LIHEAP

General: Age 60+ prioritized, WA resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
WA Specifics: Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.

Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Washington SCSEP

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

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

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

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WA resident, wartime service, 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).
WA Specifics: High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.

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

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

General: Age 61+ or disabled retiree, WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
Income Limits (2025): ~$45,000-$70,000/year (varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000).
Asset Limits: Not assessed; home value cap varies (~$250,000-$400,000).
WA Specifics: Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.

Services: Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county).

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Washington SFMNP

General: Age 60+, WA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
WA Specifics: Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.

Services: Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Washington Seniors

WA Medicaid COPES

Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Washington 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).
WA Specifics: High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).

Benefits

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).

WA NFCSP

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

Eligibility

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Washington resident.
Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits: Not applicable.
WA Specifics: High urban demand; rural outreach.

Benefits

Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).

Washington Community First Choice

Community First Choice (CFC)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA Specifics: Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~240 hours/year), assistive devices, training, transportation.

Washington OAA Services

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Eligibility

General: Age 60+, WA resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
WA Specifics: 13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.

Benefits

Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, WA 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).
WA Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits

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

Washington LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Eligibility

General: Age 60+ prioritized, WA resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not assessed.
WA Specifics: Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.

Benefits

Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).

Washington SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility

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

Benefits

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

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WA resident, wartime service, 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).
WA Specifics: High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits

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

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Eligibility

General: Age 61+ or disabled retiree, WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
Income Limits (2025): ~$45,000-$70,000/year (varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000).
Asset Limits: Not assessed; home value cap varies (~$250,000-$400,000).
WA Specifics: Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.