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I honestly don't know what options might be. I would consider being roommates with another elder if you have a good friend.
It's very tough out there for many elderly.
There are still many board and care homes, they're "bigger" now since some states may allow them to have more residents.
As an example, in OH the maximum residents allowed is 16. Many of these places try to get at or near this number partly because of money. Those on SSI can get their stay covered by being part of the RSS (Residential State Supplement), which takes the bulk of their SSI (leaving them with $200) and combines this with what the state payment. The elder has to be referred by a social worker, and I believe a therapist as well? but not entirely sure.
As far as own room, more like shared room, especially if at the maximum allowable limit. As well, there could be with the limit say 2 full bathrooms for 16 residents to use.
Big home, yes, those who are housed upstairs if they can't do stairs well, then there is the stair lift for them to use.
Home cooked meal, yes, but residents on SNAP (whole home, probably), all their benefits go to feed the whole household.
Oh yes, many neighborhoods don't want a group home, so they tend to be in outlying areas of communities a good distance from public transit and walkable destinations (like grocery store, library etc). They also try to hide or blend in to the surroundings as much as possible so they don't come off as being a group home.
Your family run comment, did bring a chuckle. Being that NE OH is competitive as far as medical, there is competition among these homes for new residents, the same as other medical such as doctors, dentists, nursing homes, etc. The aforementioned suburb has a lot of older residents, it is a big suburb, so many of these businesses have made sure to have a location there.
If not, you should consider an elder group home, or a faith-based facility because they see the care as a mission and are often supported by a larger state or national organization that provides part of the funding (my MIL is in one of those). You don't need to be part of that denomination or even a believer.
There is also section 8 housing, and find info on that through your county's social services website for elder care.
You can call social services and ask for an in-home assessment to see if you qualify for any services. Counties will often have inexpensive transportion services if you qualify.
Also contact your local Area Agency on Aging for more info and resources.
Make sure you have an assigned PoA who is willing, local, competent and a full generation younger than you. Otherwise the courts will assign you a legal guardian not of your own choosing (and in my own experience this was a good thing for my SFIL because they took care of him and gave him the care he needed).
Good luck to you.
You might want to look into Medicaid and see if they can help you.
Prayers you find something.
If you're low income you would qualify for Medicaid. If you have military benefits the VA can also help you find some assisted living at a veterans' home or privately.
Onlyavisitor in the comments is right. You may qualify for a special Medicaid waiver to help pay for assisted living. It depends on what state you are in. Medicaid may also help you with homecare.
Do you own a home? Do you have family who would be willing to move in and become your caregiver? Some states through their Medicaid programs have a family caregiver program where that person would get paid to llive with you and take care of you. You woud have lifetime use of your home and when you pass it would be sold and Medicaid collects whatever amount was paid out.
You have options. If you're considering somewhere 'faith-based' go with a Catholic establishent. I'm Jewish and I suggest this. I did care for a long time and the Catholic places are usually decent.
Clearly, this person needs help doing their research and / or learning how to do it. This isn't the forum to ask a 'global' question.
Otherwise, people 'here' (as you are) might know of 'one place' in their own city - and then there are hundreds of variables. Clearly, if you give a 'lead' as you are, you need to give specific information as to who, where, contact information.
This writer clearly needs to research 'retirement' homes within their county; if they cannot do that, they need assistance of someone who can.
This writer needs someone who can help guide them to gain the information they seek.
Most of us know that housing for low income seniors is not only difficult to find, waiting lists for 8-10 years long 'if' the listing to sign up isn't closed.
Bottom line:
- Research
- read contracts
- contact senior services at County City Hall / government entity.
- Personal assets need to be considered.
Clearly, what might be $ today is likely $$$ tomorrow.
Gena / Touch Matters
There is the option of an IL studio and hire out intermittent care might save you more.
Another option that many seniors balk at. MIL has a 2 BR apartment that will continue to raise rent. She is against renting out the other room to another senior but it is either return to a job or have no more options. Family choose not to assist her because she took early retirement and made the poor decision of cashing out her retirement expecting handouts from her children....not when she might live another 20 years.
www.after55.com/search/ga/augusta/extras-income-restricted
www.seniorhousingnet.com/seniorliving-search/augusta_ga/low-income-senior-housing_type