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Admissions Criteria

Must be 65 years of age or older

Complete a pre-admission health and financial screening

Must be without a primary or secondary diagnosis of a developmental disability or serious and persistent mental illness

Complete a Determination of Need Screening by the department on aging

Negative Tuberculosis test result completed within the last 90 days

Payment Options

Private Pay

The Manor at Salem Woods apartments offer a great value to seniors even in today’s tough economic times. We work hard to keep our fees affordable while providing our residents a comfortable life of independence and entertainment. Call our marketing office at 618-548-8910 for more information.

Cost Comparison Sheet

For many families, cost is a key consideration when thinking about moving an aging parent to a senior living community. It often seems like everything they need to live independently is costing more in our current economic times. The Manor at Salem Woods is an affordable option.
Use the chart below to see how affordable it is to live at The Manor at Salem Woods.

Download Expense Comparison Chart

Supportive Living

Seniors of all income levels may qualify for residency at The Manor at Salem Woods, including those on Medicaid. Salem Woods is an approved Supportive Living Facility that may accept payments from Medicaid to supplement the cost. A Supportive Living Facility is an Affordable assisted living model administered by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. The program was developed as an alternative to nursing homes and promotes personal control and dignity.

How Supportive Living Works

A Medicaid-eligible resident must have income equal to or greater than the current SSI amount (currently $735 for a single person; $1103 for a couple) and must contribute all but $90 each month to the facility for room and board, meals and services. The $90 is to be kept by the resident as a personal allowance to use as the resident wishes. One of the many benefits of the Supportive Living program and the reason why many of our residents choose our facility over a traditional Independent or Assisted Living facility is that unlike typical assisted living programs, residents who qualify for the financial assistance program are able to stay at the supportive living community if and when their personal funds are depleted. If so, your apartment, services and amenities will not change.