Who Pays for Group Home Residents? An Overview of Funding Sources
According to the National Council on Aging, nearly 1 in 5 assisted living residents depends on Medicaid to help pay for daily care services, and this trend is similar for many group home residents. So, who pays for group home residents? The funding for group home residency and services comes from a complex mix of sources, including federal and state government programs like Medicaid and Social Security, private funds, and Veterans' benefits.