Medicaid & Affordable Communities
How To Qualify for a Medicaid Community in NC
1.
All Medicaid communities require Special Assistance Medicaid to be established prior to touring or accepting potential residents. Patients with Dementia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and other diagnoses can apply to acquire Special Assistance Medicaid. This is an important step to ensure that residents get the care they need.
2.
If you are looking to utilize Medicaid as a pay source, you will need to show that you do not have any assets above $2000 and meet Medicaid's income requirements.
Communities will require for you to at least have a minimum of $975 of income each month.
3.
Contact Best Life for Seniors to schedule a tour or to ask which communities they have available accepting Medicaid.
4.
If you do not qualify for Medicaid, you may qualify for lower-income communities. The average income requirement for Assisted Living or memory care communities is $3700-$6500. If you do not require daily assistance you may qualify to go into a more affordable senior apartment. Please complete our Caring Connections Form to receive a complimentary 30 minute consultation for further assistance.
*This is not legal advice and we are not a Medicaid Enrollment Broker. This is just an overview of the average requirements needed to move into a Medicaid community.
Resource Guide
We have created a local digital resource guide for North and South Carolina that aims to provide you with information on Medicaid and Medicare, as well as a comprehensive list of community assistance options, including specialty services.