We are a private-pay community and do not participate in Medicaid or KanCare programs. Families typically fund care through personal savings, retirement income, Social Security, long-term care insurance, and VA Aid & Attendance benefits for qualifying veterans and their surviving spouses. Residents can still use their Medicare benefits for covered medical services and prescription medications through outside providers. One important planning strategy many families use is a private-pay spend-down. Rather than applying for Medicaid immediately, families use private funds first — which allows their loved one to live in a higher-quality, home-style setting — while spending down assets to eventually qualify for Medicaid in a Medicaid-certified facility later if needed. This approach gives families more options and more time in a setting they actually want, rather than being limited to only Medicaid-certified facilities from the start. We encourage families to work with an elder law attorney or financial advisor to plan ahead. We’re happy to have an honest conversation about costs and planning — just give us a call.