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Bridging the Gap to Safe Long-Term Care

The Golden Gap Foundation helps low-income Utah seniors and veterans access safe, dignified assisted living during the financial gap before long-term benefits begin.

Why the Gap Exists

Many people qualify for long-term support—but can’t afford the short waiting period required to access it. That delay puts safety, health, and dignity at risk.

Medicaid Bridge: New Choices Waiver

For low-income seniors likely to qualify for Utah’s New Choices Waiver, we help cover the temporary gap so they can move into assisted living now—not months later.

Learn how it works →

Veterans Bridge: VA Aid & Attendance

Many low-income veterans qualify for VA Aid & Attendance, but still face upfront care costs during the approval window. We provide short-term bridge support so veterans can access safe care while benefits are finalized.

Learn about the veterans program →

How We Help

  • ✔ Temporary financial assistance for assisted living
  • ✔ Support during benefits processing delays (Medicaid or VA)
  • ✔ Dignified, immediate placement for those who already qualify but can’t “bridge” the gap alone

Your Impact

$250 covers one week of assisted living support

$1,250 covers one month of care

Your gift directly helps cover the monthly difference between a resident’s income and the cost of assisted living during the bridge period—until long-term support begins.

Donate Now

“The Golden Gap Foundation is sorely needed to serve the low-income senior community. I have seen firsthand how senior health care & housing costs continue to rise, while the New Choices Waiver process is getting too complicated!”

Ryan Kidman Director — The Lodge Riverton & South Jordan Assisted Living


Help Close the Gap—Today

Whether it’s a senior awaiting Medicaid support or a veteran awaiting VA Aid & Attendance, your donation creates immediate safety and stability.

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