What are criteria for residency?
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Resident must be able to travel fifty feet, unassisted by another person (assistive devices i.e. canes, walkers, wheelchair may be used). |
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Resident must be able to get out of bed on his/her own. |
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Resident must be continent of bowel and bladder or able to manage his/her own incontinency (i.e. able to change and dispose of incontinency products appropriately). |
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Resident must be cognitively safe to be in an unsupervised area (i.e. apartment). |
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Resident must not exhibit behaviors that are a safety hazard to himself/herself or others. |
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Resident must display appropriate and consistent social behavior while interacting with other residents, staff, and visitors (appropriate dress, non-combative behaviors/responses, etc.). |
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Resident must be able to feed self without assistance from another person. |
A prospective resident who fails to meet even one of the above criteria may be refused admission.
A current resident who fails to meet even one of the above criteria may be asked to transfer to a more appropriate facility by the management of Terrace Park. The final decision regarding admission depends on the personal evaluation by Terrace Park staff.
If a current resident is asked to transfer to another facility, the management staff of Terrace Park will assist the resident and family in re-location and placement.
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What is the cost per month?
The price per month depends on individual care needed.
Basic Board Services are $525.00 per month. Basic Board Services include: three meals per day, emergency call system, use of all common areas, general maintenance and up-keep of the unit and facility, administrative services, property taxes, and weekly activities. Any additional services needed beyond the Basic Board Services will be identified in the resident's service plan.
Rent fees depend upon size of the apartment. Studio unit is $500.00 per month. One bedroom is $800.00 per month. Dual Occupancy charge is an additional $950.00 per month.
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Do you accept Long Term Care Insurance?
We do accept long term care insurance also known as nursing home insurance. The policy can not state, “Will not pay for Assisted Living.”
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Does Medicare pay for any of Assisted Living?
No. Medicare does not pay in Assisted Living
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Do you accept Title 19?
Title 19 does pay for a portion of services received thru a program called Elderly Waiver. You must apply for Elderly Waiver through your local Department of Human Services office.
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Is there a deposit required for the room?
Yes. The resident must pay a $750.00 deposit as security for the apartment. This is refundable at the time of discharge if no damages have been done to the apartment or there are no outstanding charges. This deposit can be reduced for those on the Elderly Waiver program.
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Is Terrace Park a smoking facility?
Terrace Park is a smoke-free complex. No smoking in apartments or any common areas.
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Are pets allowed?
At this time, no pets are allowed but pets may come to visit at any time.
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Is there a minimum age to move into Terrace Park?
Yes. You must be at least 65 years of age.
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Are overnight visitors allowed to stay with loved ones?
Yes. We encourage visitors. Anyone staying more than one week will be subject to a charge.
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