10.1 miles from city center
Description

Staff at Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Living Community go out of their way to make sure this senior living community feels like more than just walls and windows. Residents enjoy home-cooked meals, game nights with neighbors, or quiet evenings with family and friends. At Wilshire Estates, the management team lives on-site and is available 24 hours a day.

Residents here enjoy the convenience of scheduled bus transportation to appointments, shopping trips, and other errands. The staff also regularly plans special excursions to cultural events, day trips, museums, and other places of interest. If you’d rather stay home, the choice is yours. It’s easy to be as private or as social as you wish. Wilshire Estates features beautiful common areas. There are always a variety of planned activities and a chance to socialize with friends and neighbors every day.

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What does this place offer?

Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes 388 - 825 / 513 - 1,051 / 937 - 1,001 sq. ft
Housing Options Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type Mid-rise

Amenities

Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation

Type of Care Available

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Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed Count
Pets Allowed
Wilshire Estates Gracious Retirement Community
IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

Silver Spring
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
Yes
Maplewood Park Place
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
Yes

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Maryland Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Options Waiver
Maryland Medicaid Community Options Waiver
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Maryland 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) (excludes home, car).
  • MD Specifics: High urban demand; rural outreach efforts.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Senior Care Program
Maryland Senior Care
  • General: Age 65+, Maryland resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies by county).
  • Asset Limits: $11,000 (individual).
  • MD Specifics: Limited funding; waitlists common in high-demand areas.
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite care (up to 10 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (~5 trips/month), case management.
Maryland Nursing Home Medicaid
Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Nursing Home Program
  • General: Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
  • Income Limits (2025): $943/month (individual); most income applied to care costs.
  • Asset Limits: $2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal protections up to $155,356.
  • MD Specifics: Home equity limit $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.
  • Services: 24/7 nursing care, meals, therapy, medications (unlimited per medical need).
Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program
Maryland Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy
  • General: Age 62+, Maryland resident, in or moving to approved assisted living, low/moderate income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$34,000/year (individual, varies by county).
  • Asset Limits: Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
  • MD Specifics: Not available statewide; facility must be licensed by MDH.
  • Services: Personal care, meals, 24-hour supervision (up to $1,500/month subsidy typical).
Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit
Maryland VA Aid and Attendance
  • General: Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maryland resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).
  • Asset Limits: $155,356 (net worth limit).
  • MD Specifics: High veteran population in suburban/rural areas.
  • Services: Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs.
Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP)
Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program
  • General: Age 65+, Maryland resident (6+ months), Medicare Part D enrolled.
  • Income Limits (2025): $48,560/year (individual, 300% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: None specified.
  • MD Specifics: Supplements Medicare Part D; annual enrollment required.
  • Services: Up to $40/month premium subsidy, reducing drug costs.
Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)
Maryland Medicare Savings Programs
  • General: Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
  • Income Limits (2025): $2,014/month (QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
  • MD Specifics: Includes QMB, SLMB, QI categories.
  • Services: Covers premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B), co-pays, deductibles.
Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS)
Maryland Medicaid Community Personal Assistance Services
  • General: Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.
  • Income Limits (2025): $943/month (individual); spend-down available.
  • Asset Limits: $2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • MD Specifics: Consumer-directed option allows hiring family caregivers.
  • Services: Personal care (hours vary, typically 20-30/week), chores, nurse supervision.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Maryland Seniors

Maryland Medicaid Community Options Waiver

Community Options Waiver

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Maryland 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) (excludes home, car).
  • MD Specifics: High urban demand; rural outreach efforts.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Maryland Senior Care

Senior Care Program

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, Maryland resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies by county).
  • Asset Limits: $11,000 (individual).
  • MD Specifics: Limited funding; waitlists common in high-demand areas.
Benefits
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite care (up to 10 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (~5 trips/month), case management.
Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Nursing Home Program

Maryland Nursing Home Medicaid

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
  • Income Limits (2025): $943/month (individual); most income applied to care costs.
  • Asset Limits: $2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal protections up to $155,356.
  • MD Specifics: Home equity limit $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.
Benefits
  • Services: 24/7 nursing care, meals, therapy, medications (unlimited per medical need).
Maryland Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy

Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program

Eligibility
  • General: Age 62+, Maryland resident, in or moving to approved assisted living, low/moderate income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$34,000/year (individual, varies by county).
  • Asset Limits: Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
  • MD Specifics: Not available statewide; facility must be licensed by MDH.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care, meals, 24-hour supervision (up to $1,500/month subsidy typical).
Maryland VA Aid and Attendance

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Eligibility
  • General: Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maryland resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).
  • Asset Limits: $155,356 (net worth limit).
  • MD Specifics: High veteran population in suburban/rural areas.
Benefits
  • Services: Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs.
Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program

Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, Maryland resident (6+ months), Medicare Part D enrolled.
  • Income Limits (2025): $48,560/year (individual, 300% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: None specified.
  • MD Specifics: Supplements Medicare Part D; annual enrollment required.
Benefits
  • Services: Up to $40/month premium subsidy, reducing drug costs.
Maryland Medicare Savings Programs

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
  • Income Limits (2025): $2,014/month (QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
  • MD Specifics: Includes QMB, SLMB, QI categories.
Benefits
  • Services: Covers premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B), co-pays, deductibles.
Maryland Medicaid Community Personal Assistance Services

Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.
  • Income Limits (2025): $943/month (individual); spend-down available.
  • Asset Limits: $2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • MD Specifics: Consumer-directed option allows hiring family caregivers.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (hours vary, typically 20-30/week), chores, nurse supervision.
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