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.

How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.

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Overview of TerraBella Salisbury

TerraBella Salisbury is a vibrant senior living community in Salisbury, North Carolina, offering assisted living and memory care. The community provides 24/7 care and a maintenance-free lifestyle to its active residents, while its award-winning SHINE Memory Care Program offers evidence-based memory care to residents living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Featuring cozy suites and one-bedroom apartments with emergency call systems, individual climate control settings, and kitchenettes, residents are guaranteed a comfortable residence.

The community does its absolute best to ensure that residents have everything they need. From a jam-packed active social calendar and long-term health and wellness programs to concierge and housekeeping services, residents have everything they need to live a worry-free and convenient retirement. Residents also enjoy access to various amenities, including restaurant-style dining with tableside service, short-term respite care, a private courtyard & community garden, a professional beauty salon & barber shop, a jacuzzi spa, and a multifunction game room.

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Community Stability & Environment

Walk Score Walk Score in senior living communities measures how easy it is for residents to access essential services and amenities—like grocery stores, parks, pharmacies, and transit—without needing a car. 8 / 100 Very Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car. Very few walkable amenities. Minimal sidewalk infrastructure. Walking is practical only for recreation, not errands.

1915 Mooresville Rd, Salisbury, NC 28147

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (704) 633-4666

Email:
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Phone:
(704) 633-4666

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About the Neighborhood

Salisbury offers programs through its Parks and Recreation Department. The Salisbury Senior Center is the main hub. City Park provides walking paths around a lake and fountains.

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Daily Trivia Games

Test your knowledge, have fun, and win friendly bragging rights.

Shared Hobbies & Projects

Team up with others who love gardening, crafts, photography, and writing.

Birthday Celebrations

We honor our members with live shoutouts, music, and cheerful messages.

Story Circles

Share your life stories, lessons, and laughter with friends who truly listen.

Memory Match Mondays

Boost your brain with fun, interactive memory games.

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Take virtual tours through Rome, Paris, or America's most beautiful national parks.

Magic Nights

Enjoy weekly live magic shows that surprise and delight.

Pen Pal Connections

Make new friends across the country through letters, stories, and shared memories.

Golden Hour Music Sessions

Sing along to timeless favorites with live performers and themed playlists.

Garden & Nature Club

Watch live garden tours, swap growing tips, and share photos of your blooms.

Gentle Movement & Meditation

Stretch, breathe, and feel good with calming live sessions.

Tech Help Tuesdays

Get hands-on guidance for Zoom, email, or smartphones — no judgment, no stress.

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Cadence Mooresville by Cogir

Type of care: AL IL MC SNF

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Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults

NC Medicaid CAP/DA

Official government program page

General: Age 65+ or disabled, North Carolina 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).
NC Specifics: High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).

North Carolina Senior Care Options

NC SCO (via NFCSP)

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), North Carolina resident.
Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits: Not applicable.
NC Specifics: Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).

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

North Carolina PACE (e.g., PACE of the Triad)

Official government program page

General: Age 55+, NC resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
NC Specifics: Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.

In-Home Aide Services

North Carolina In-Home Aide Services

Official government program page

General: Age 60+, NC resident, unable to perform 1+ ADL, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
NC Specifics: Family can be aides; varies by county funding.

Services: Personal care (5-20 hours/week), meal prep, respite (~5 days/year), errands.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

North Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Official government program page

General: Age 65+ or disabled, NC 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).
NC Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

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

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

North Carolina LIHEAP

Official government program page

General: Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
NC Specifics: Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid via Crisis Intervention Program (CIP).

Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($600 max via CIP).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

North Carolina SCSEP

Official government program page

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NC resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
NC 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

North Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NC 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).
NC Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

Urgent Repair Program (URP)

North Carolina Urgent Repair Program

Official government program page

General: Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025): ~$30,258/year (50% AMI, varies by county).
Asset Limits: Not strictly assessed; home value considered.
NC Specifics: Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.

Services: Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility).

State/County Special Assistance (SA)

North Carolina Special Assistance

Official government program page

General: Age 65+ (or disabled), NC resident, in licensed adult care home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (individual, 100% FPL); varies by facility rate.
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
NC Specifics: Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.

Services: Cash (~$1,200-$1,500/month) for room/board; Medicaid covers care services.

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NC Medicaid CAP/DA

Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled, North Carolina 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).
NC Specifics:
High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).

Official Program Page

NC SCO (via NFCSP)

North Carolina Senior Care Options

Requirements:

General:
Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), North Carolina resident.
Income Limits:
No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits:
Not applicable.
NC Specifics:
Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).

North Carolina PACE (e.g., PACE of the Triad)

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

Requirements:

General:
Age 55+, NC resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025):
~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
NC Specifics:
Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.

Official Program Page

North Carolina In-Home Aide Services

In-Home Aide Services

Requirements:

General:
Age 60+, NC resident, unable to perform 1+ ADL, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025):
No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
Asset Limits:
Not assessed; need-based.
NC Specifics:
Family can be aides; varies by county funding.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Personal care (5-20 hours/week), meal prep, respite (~5 days/year), errands.

Official Program Page

North Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled, NC 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).
NC Specifics:
Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits without Contact:

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

Official Program Page

North Carolina LIHEAP

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025):
~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
Asset Limits:
Not assessed; income-focused.
NC Specifics:
Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid via Crisis Intervention Program (CIP).

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($600 max via CIP).

Official Program Page

North Carolina SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:

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

Benefits without Contact:

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

Official Program Page

North Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NC 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).
NC Specifics:
High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

North Carolina Urgent Repair Program

Urgent Repair Program (URP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025):
~$30,258/year (50% AMI, varies by county).
Asset Limits:
Not strictly assessed; home value considered.
NC Specifics:
Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility).

Official Program Page

North Carolina Special Assistance

State/County Special Assistance (SA)

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ (or disabled), NC resident, in licensed adult care home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025):
~$1,255/month (individual, 100% FPL); varies by facility rate.
Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual).
NC Specifics:
Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.