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Estates |
Hawthorne Inn |
Manor
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What is the advantage of selling my home and purchasing a Villa? |
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Many advantages. First of all, you are downsizing and eliminating exterior maintenance. You are now going to enjoy the retirement you have dreamed about. |
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What is the continuum of care offered when you purchase a Villa? |
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Upon the purchase of a Villa, this means that when the time comes when you may have to downsize further to an apartment or go to an Assisted Living facility or Nursing Home, you are a priority admission. You or your family do not have to look further for placement or worry about a wait list for entry. |
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Who pays the real estates taxes? |
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Your real estate taxes are prorated the first year, and they become the responsibility of the individual owner thereafter. |
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Are pets allowed in a Villa? |
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Yes, please check with the location you are interested in for any restrictions. |
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Are the Villas age restrictive? |
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Yes, they are. One person of a couple must be 55 to reside in a Villa. |
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What privileges are offered with the purchase of a Villa? |
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You are welcome to join any activities at the other facilities, use the scheduled transportation, or designated common areas on the campus. |
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Is there an endowment fee? |
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No, it is a month-to-month rental rate with no endowment fee requested. A deposit is required however, which is transferable to the other campus facilities. |
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What is included with the month-to-month rent? |
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The monthly rental fee includes: 2 meals per day, weekly housekeeping, scheduled transportation to and from shopping and other activities, beauty/barber shop, all utilities including cable or satellite TV depending on location (excluding telephone), complete building and grounds maintenance, and peace of mind for your family knowing you are in a safe environment. |
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How quickly may I rent an apartment? |
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Apartments are rented upon availability. If there is not an apartment available at that particular moment, you may pay your deposit and be placed on a waiting list. As an apartment becomes available, you will be called at which time you may accept or decline. |
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Do you allow pets? |
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You must check with the particular campus you are interested in about having a pet. Most facilities do allow pets. |
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I’m using a cane / walker. Am I allowed admission to the retirement apartments? |
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Yes, if you are independent with the use of a cane / walker, and your physician deems you appropriate for independent living. |
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Do you offer garages / carports for vehicles? |
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Most facilities offer garages or carports. |
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What activities are offered? |
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Many different activities are offered at different facilities such as: card games; fitness; outings at various restaurants and theaters, casinos, etc. |
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Does Medicare pay for anything at Assisted Living? |
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Yes, although Medicare Part A, typically found in Skilled Nursing Facilities, does not cover room and board, Medicare Part B and some Home Health benefits may apply to qualified residents. |
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How do the prices compare to the competitors? |
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The prices at the Hawthorne Inn are much less than what you would typically find at a Nursing Home. The prices vary with the services that each individual needs. Prices are reasonably set and are a great value! |
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What is included in the price? |
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Our clients offer different levels of care and the price would change according to the amount of services needed. Prices always include monthly rental of suite or apartment, three meals a day, all utilities (except telephone), cable T.V. or satellite (depending on area), and social and recreational activities. |
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Will Mom or Dad ever have to leave Assisted Living? |
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Services typically given in a nursing home are offered, including assistance with bathing, grooming, medications, meals, activities plus other services. Many of the residents never have to move to a nursing home. |
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Do we accept Medicaid payments? |
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No, assisted living programs cannot accept Medicaid. |
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Is there respite care? |
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Yes, many families are so pleased to have a temporary place for their loved one to be while they enjoy their vacation. There is no need to worry if Mom / Dad remembered to take his / her medication or have eaten nutritious meals. There are also short-term stays for those re-cooperating after a hospital stay. |
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Will Medicare cover any expenses for Dad / Mom’s stay? |
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Yes, most of the facilities are Medicare certified. Just contact the facility you are interested in to check for availability. |
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When will Medicare pay for Dad / Mom’s stay at the Manor? |
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Medicare Part A generally covers a short term stay while receiving skilled nursing or therapy services. The amount of coverage depends on individual needs. Medicare Part A will only cover up to 100 days for a spell of illness, and specific criteria must be met in order for Medicare to cover. |
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Can Dad / Mom leave the facility with us? |
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Yes, the residents are free to come and go as they please. |
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If Dad or Mom spends his / her money down to the point where he / she can no longer afford the Manor, what would we do? |
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Most of our Manors are Medicaid certified, please check the Manor you are interested in and call for availability of Medicaid certified beds. |
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Can Dad / Mom have a private room? |
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The skilled nursing facilities offer private and semi-private rooms. Please check the availability of the location you are interested in. |
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What about the meals? Do we have a choice of what to eat? |
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A choice of entrée is offered to each resident with each meal and accommodates special diets. |
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Do you have cable TV? |
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Yes, there is Cable TV or Satellite in each of the Manors, and its included in the daily room rate. |
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