Does Medicare cover assisted living/memory care costs?
No, Medicare does not cover any of these costs. Other insurance does not cover any of the costs either, unless you have a totally seperate “long term care policy” in place. Most people know they have this additonal policy and have been paying on it for years.

What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?
Medicare is the federal healthcare program for seniors 65 and older that pays for hospitliazaitons, doctor appointments, some drugs, ect

Medicaid is the state healthcare program that people need to qualify for based on income in order to receive benefits. If approved, Medicaid will pay for assisted living/memory care costs. Not every faciltiy accepts Medicaid as a pay source.

Do you help seniors find subsidized housing?
No. The availabiltiy in the valley is extremely low and wait lists are 1-2 years long

Do you coordinate respite stays for seniors who’s caregivers need a break?
Recommendations can be provided via phone on a case by case basis

I have medicaid and am looking for an assisted living, can you help me?
Due to the high numbers of medicaid receipants needing asssitance and no reinbursment for this area, we currently can only provide the self service Medicaid availabilty list that is updated weekly and can be found on the website.

I will be paying privately for my assisted living, what are the benefits of working with you?
I can help you make the best choice for your health needs and budget. You can utlize all of my 17 years of senior care expeience for free to help you through this process. I can come meet you and do a needs and budget assessment in person or over the phone, set up tours, provide education on how the living choices you make now will come into effect later with your diagnosises. I can also advise on other commuity resources that may be helpful to you to be successful in your new commuity. I have a “finger on the pulse” in the community as well about availabilty. age and fucntionality of a lof of communities. As a life long Boise resident, I can tell you about the history, ownership and general communiitiy impact facilities have in the valley. I can also assist with coordinating movers, estate and real estate sales and cleaning services.

I’m not sure if I would be private paying for my care or could qulaify for medicaid. How do I know?
Call and I can walk you thorugh it

What does assisted living provide?
Assisted living communities provide 3 meals and day plus snacks, caregivers to do laundry and housekeeping, medication technications to manage your medications, soical activities, assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing if needed. Some also provide transportation.

Is this service really free?
Yes, this service is free for seniors and families. We are compensated for our time by the network of communites we are partnered with in the valley. There is no compensation or reinbursment for Medicaid placments and that is why the self service Medicaid list is available to the public on the website