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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to some
of the most common questions about Clark Meadows Enriched Living.
Q. What is Enriched Living?
A. Enriched living
is a combination of housing, personalized supportive services and
healthcare for individuals who may require assistance with activities
of daily living such as bathing, dressing and medication management.
It is designed to accommodate changing needs, while maximizing dignity,
autonomy, privacy, independence, safety and choice. Staff is available
24-hours-a-day to meet both scheduled and unscheduled needs.
Q. Who lives in Enriched Living?
A. It is estimated
that one million Americans live in more than 20,000 enriched living
communities similar to Clark Meadows, across the country. A typical
resident is in his/her eighties, either widowed or single. Residents
may suffer from some level of dementia, or may simply need help
with mobility, incontinence management or other challenges. Enriched
living is appropriate for those who desire a residential setting,
but need some level of support.
Q. Who provides the care in an Enriched Living Center?
A. The staff of Clark
Meadows includes an Enriched Living Director, a Nurse/Case Manager
and personal care aides who will help with daily needs.
Q. What is the cost to live in Clark Meadows Enriched Living?
A. A single monthly
fee covers all services provided by the community. This fee varies
with apartment style and location.
Q. Are there any hidden charges?
A. No. Unlike some
communities with multi-tiered pricing, we have adopted a flat rate
structure that includes all services outlined in the contract.
Q. Will the monthly rate be increased in the future?
A. Clark Meadows rates
may be increased moderately in the future with a 30-day notice to
residents. Any adjustment will be based on a cost of living increase
as well as inflation.
Q. Will Medicare cover Enriched Living?
A. Like long-term care,
Medicare does not cover Enriched Living. While Medicare Part A covers
hospital stays and Medicare Part B covers physician charges, Enriched
Living is considered private-pay and is therefore the responsibility
of an individual or their family. Under certain circumstances, Medicare
may pay for home health care services in an apartment.
Q. What is included in the monthly fee?
A. Included in the
monthly fee are:
- Full apartment
with a private bath and a kitchenette that includes a refrigerator
and microwave oven. Residents provide their own furnishings and
personal items.
- Assistance
with activities of daily living – bathing, dressing, and
medication assistance.
- 24-Hour supervision
- Clark Meadows always has personal care staff on duty, in addition
to dietary and security staff.
- Medication
monitoring - Nursing staff monitors each resident’s medication
regime and dosage guidelines, if needed.
- Life Enrichment
Programming - Clark Meadows’ Activities Coordinator offers
a range of programs to meet the desires and abilities of residents.
Popular activities include poetry readings, current event discussions,
music programs, crafts, and excursions to local restaurants and
theaters.
- Three home-cooked
meals daily in an elegant restaurant setting. Meals are overseen
by a nutritionist to ensure that they are balanced and can be
modified to meet many special dietary needs. Each meal has a standard
selection, with additional entrée choices.
- Housekeeping
- Clark Meadows provides daily and weekly housekeeping for residents.
- Laundry Services
– Our staff launders Residents’ personal clothing, as
well as bed linens.
- Transportation
Services - Clark Meadows coordinates with family and friends,
or may provide local transportation to essential services (i.e.
physician or dental visits) within a 10-mile radius. In addition,
group transportation will be provided to certain recreational
events.
- Emergency
call systems for each resident's apartment.
- All utilities
except telephone.
- Other services
are available at additional charge such as dry cleaning, additional
personal care, personal shopping, and guest meals.
All apartment
reservations require a $1,000 deposit, which is credited to the
first month’s rent, and occupancy is subject to a state mandated
medical assessment.
Please call our Senior Living Counselor at 585-393-4330
for more information.
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