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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White Pine Care Center | Nevada | Photos & Videos

Overview of White Pine Care Center

WHITE PINE CARE CENTER is a skilled nursing facility located in Ely, NV. It offers comprehensive and personalized care, including short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The center is dedicated to providing a warm and supportive environment for residents and their families.

775-289-8801

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 97

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

34.6%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

60% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

35% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Medicaid

5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$3.8M

Operating loss

-$1.5M

Proprietary home Other

Home revenue

$3,777,417.00

Operating loss

$-1,547,419.00

Payroll costs

$2.3M

61.5% of revenue

Other operating costs

$2.9M

Total costs $5.3M

97-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

51 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

FACILITY FOR SKILLED NURSING

License Date

January 1, 1975

Additional licensing details

License number: 1218-SNF-46

CMS Certification Number: 295029

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing

Rehabilitation

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Life Enrichment, Skilled Nursing Services, Rehabilitative Services

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

Dining services focus on maintaining and enhancing physical function with specialized therapies designed for long-term recovery and well-being.

Show Inspection Reports

1 enforcement action

Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.

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$18,653,734.00

$6,332,901.00

33.9%

56.10

4/5

3.2846

4/5

2/5

4/5

Highland Village of Elko

SNF

Elko

112

ELKO HEALTH CARE, LLC

57.0%

$7,622,457.00

$3,412,771.00

44.8%

83.00

3/5

3.2205

2/5

3/5

5/5

Private Suites

Spanish Hills Wellness Suites

SNF

144

LEINWEBER, MICHAEL

86.6%

$27,474,657.00

$7,389,748.00

26.9%

125.50

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3.9814

2/5

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Highland Village of Fallon

SNF

Fallon

102

FALLON HEALTH CARE, LLC

67.2%

$7,652,170.00

$4,132,412.00

54%

87.50

1/5

3.3970

1/5

2/5

3/5

Private Suites

White Pine Care Center

SNF

WHITEPINECARE

34.6%

$3,322,207.00

$2,324,316.00

70%

39.10

3.6411

Sage Creek Post-Acute

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 60

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: JONES, TRAVIS

CCN: 295098

Occupancy: 89.9%

Home Revenue: $18,653,734.00

Payroll Costs: $6,332,901.00

Payroll %: 33.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 56.10

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.2846

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Highland Village of Elko

Type of care: AL IL SNF

Community: Elko

Bed Count: 112

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: ELKO HEALTH CARE, LLC

CCN: 295078

Occupancy: 57.0%

Home Revenue: $7,622,457.00

Payroll Costs: $3,412,771.00

Payroll %: 44.8%

Avg Residents/Day: 83.00

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.2205

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Bed Options: Private Suites

Spanish Hills Wellness Suites

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 144

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: LEINWEBER, MICHAEL

CCN: 295094

Occupancy: 86.6%

Home Revenue: $27,474,657.00

Payroll Costs: $7,389,748.00

Payroll %: 26.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 125.50

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.9814

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Highland Village of Fallon

Type of care: AL IL SNF

Community: Fallon

Bed Count: 102

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: FALLON HEALTH CARE, LLC

CCN: 295085

Occupancy: 67.2%

Home Revenue: $7,652,170.00

Payroll Costs: $4,132,412.00

Payroll %: 54%

Avg Residents/Day: 87.50

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.3970

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Number of Fines: 2

Bed Options: Private Suites

White Pine Care Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 97

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: WHITEPINECARE

CCN: 295029

Occupancy: 34.6%

Home Revenue: $3,322,207.00

Payroll Costs: $2,324,316.00

Payroll %: 70%

Avg Residents/Day: 39.10

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.6411

Number of Fines: 1

Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

20,241

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.2

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	3	8.2	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	5	9.2	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	18	9.9	No

Staff by Category

Administration

3 staff

8.1hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

26 staff

9.5hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

2 staff

8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

17 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

1 staff

2.8hs shift avg

Dietary Services

12 staff

7.4hs shift avg

Other Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	18	18	6,666	91	100%	9.9
Occupational Therapy Aide	16	16	5,100	91	100%	7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff	11	11	3,091	91	100%	7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse	5	5	1,901	91	100%	9.2
Registered Nurse	3	3	1,260	89	98%	8.2
Administrator	3	3	1,050	65	71%	8.1
Dietitian	1	1	473	64	70%	7.4
Physical Therapy Assistant	1	1	283	43	47%	6.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	1	216	27	30%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	1	144	18	20%	8
Qualified Social Worker	1	1	58	21	23%	2.8

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Total Health inspections 3

41% below Nevada average

Nevada average: 5.1

Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total Health citations 38

5% above Nevada average

Nevada average: 36.2

12.67 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 38 citations

Complaint investigations 9 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 1

900% above Nevada average

Nevada average: 0.1

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Nevada average

Nevada average: 0.5

Moderate Health citations 36

Minor Health citations 1

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation May 07, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation May 07, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation May 07, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation May 07, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit LLC

Resident Census by Payment Source

36 Total Residents

Medicaid 24 (66.7%)

Private Pay/Other 12 (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 12.7

31% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 9.7

Functional decline score 21.5

23% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 17.5

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 21.2%

36% above Nevada average.

Walking Ability Worsened 28.4%

37% above Nevada average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 14.8%

13% below Nevada average.

Falls with Major Injury 2.7%

8% above Nevada average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.5%

0% below Nevada average.

Urinary Tract Infection 3.5%

148% above Nevada average.

Depressive Symptoms 1.4%

67% below Nevada average.

Antipsychotic Use 16.8%

19% above Nevada average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 80.7%

11% below Nevada average.

Influenza Vaccine 92.7%

3% above Nevada average.

Lost Too Much Weight 5.7%

5% above Nevada average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 80.0%

5% worse than Nevada average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Nevada average

Total fines amount $40K

This home paid 16% more in fines than the state average.

Nevada average: $34K

Number of Fines 1

This home received 29% fewer fines than the state average.

Nevada average: 1.4

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

Nevada average: 0.1

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Mar 9, 2023

$40K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for White Pine Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 34.6% ↓ 1.3pp vs 2022

Net Income -$1,547,419 ↓ ~$1.5M vs 2022

Total Payroll $2,701,631 ↓ ~$262K vs 2022

Profit Margin -46.6% ↓ 44.0pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	44.4%	39.8%	36.9%	39.5%	39.8%	39.7%	40.7%	38.4%	34.2%	56.5%	36.2%	35.8%	34.6%
Beds	97	97	97	97	97	97	97	97	97	97	97	97	97
Net Income	-$233,828	-$98,613	-$333,674	-$381,349	-$405,510	-$849,618	-$223,208	-$291,938	-$725,839	-$729,385	$531,786	-$96,844	-$1,547,419
Gross Revenue	$3,071,275	$3,027,718	$2,968,673	$3,195,575	$3,383,220	$3,362,519	$3,760,351	$3,513,099	$3,124,656	$3,389,098	$3,194,765	$3,727,331	$3,322,207
Operating Expenses	$3,252,651	$3,067,674	$3,179,243	$3,383,350	$3,576,984	$3,902,257	$3,357,092	$3,563,653	$3,746,210	$4,274,481	$4,212,584	$3,825,565	$5,344,558
Net Patient Revenue	$3,018,727	$2,968,994	$2,845,569	$3,002,001	$3,171,439	$3,052,639	$3,095,207	$3,270,075	$3,015,735	$3,089,911	$4,586,912	$3,727,331	$3,398,120
Total Payroll	$1,661,319	$1,561,711	$1,605,033	$1,636,069	$1,679,380	$2,008,390	$2,127,661	$2,220,113	$2,137,370	$2,495,333	$2,607,466	$2,963,550	$2,701,631
Profit Margin %	-7.6%	-3.3%	-11.2%	-11.9%	-12.0%	-25.3%	-5.9%	-8.3%	-23.2%	-21.5%	16.7%	-2.6%	-46.6%
Medicare %	3.7%	4.2%	7.3%	8.5%	11.7%	12.2%	14.9%	9.2%	8.4%	4.1%	24.7%	19.6%	21.1%
Medicaid %	83.5%	84.6%	79.6%	71.2%	71.9%	76.0%	74.6%	79.6%	81.2%	48.6%	67.6%	62.0%	0.0%
Private %	12.7%	11.2%	13.1%	20.3%	16.3%	11.9%	10.5%	11.1%	10.4%	47.3%	7.6%	18.4%	78.9%
Revenue/Day	$192	$210	$218	$215	$225	$217	$215	$241	$249	$154	$358	$294	$278
Cost/Day	$207	$217	$243	$242	$254	$277	$233	$262	$310	$213	$329	$302	$437
Avg Length of Stay	134.2 days	201.7 days	102.9 days	84.7 days	118.5 days	123.6 days	200.3 days	194.1 days	237.1 days	647.3 days	241.8 days	226.5 days	211.0 days

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Home and Community Based Waiver

Nevada Medicaid HCBW

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nevada 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).

NV Specifics: High urban demand (e.g., Las Vegas); rural challenges.

Nevada Senior Services Program

NV SSP

General: Age 60+, Nevada resident, at risk of decline.

Income Limits: ~$1,800/month (individual, varies).

Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).

NV Specifics: Limited funding; rural focus.

Personal Care Services (PCS)

Nevada Personal Care Services

General: Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), Nevada resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.

Income Limits (2025): ~$967/month (individual); spenddown allowed.

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

NV Specifics: Self-directed (family can be paid); statewide via DHHS.

Senior Rx Program

Nevada Senior Rx Program

General: Age 65+, Nevada resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D, income below limit.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (individual), ~$3,380/month (couple).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

NV Specifics: Covers up to $38.75/month premium; funded by tobacco settlement.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nevada Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nevada 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).

NV Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Nevada Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Nevada Caregiver Support Program

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Nevada resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

NV Specifics: 5 AAAs; prioritizes rural, low-income caregivers.

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

Nevada VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Nevada 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).

NV Specifics: High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

White Pine Care Center

White Pine Care Center is a Nursing Home in Nevada

White Pine Care Center is a Nursing Home in Nevada

White Pine Care Center

White Pine Care Center is a Nursing Home in Nevada

White Pine Care Center is a Nursing Home in Nevada

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Dining & Nutrition

Inspection History

1 enforcement action

Inspection Reports

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Nevada Seniors

Home and Community Based Waiver

Nevada Senior Services Program

Personal Care Services (PCS)

Senior Rx Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nevada Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

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

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