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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Assisted Living
at Edelweiss Village
What is Assisted Living?
Assisted living is a residential option that promotes self-direction
and participation in decisions regarding care and services. As a model
of supportive housing, assisted living emphasizes independence, individuality,
privacy, dignity, and choice.
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How do I know if Assisted Living is the right choice?
Most assisted living residents are in the mid-80's and need assistance
with basic activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing.
Assisted living provides the support needed to allow residents to remain
as independent as possible.
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What are the steps to moving to Edelweiss Village?
Please contact our Marketing Director by calling
1-800-361-6918 or send us an email.
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How much does living at Edelweiss Village cost?
The range of prices for our apartments is $3,700 to $4,750 per month.
There is no escrow required. Yearly rental increases will be minimal
and may occur from time to time. However, every effort will be made
to keep our apartments affordable.
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What about emergencies - is there a personal emergency
response system?
There will be an emergency call system in every apartment.
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Are personal care services available?
Up to one hour of personal assistance daily is included in your rate.
This includes showers, medication reminders, and help with activities
of daily living. A personal care assistant is there to help around the
clock.
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Are laundry and housekeeping provided?
Laundry for linens will be provided as will light housekeeping once per
week.
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Is transportation provided and available?
Yes, there will be group transportation available to nearby stores as
well as scheduled times for physician visits. There may be a minimal charge
for residents who require more than two doctor's visit in a week. We are
also located on a bus line.
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Is parking available?
Yes, residents with vehicles registered to them will have one reserved
space. Maintenance will assist in shoveling out spaces in the event of
a snow storm.
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How do I get to Edelweiss Village?
Click here to get directions.
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Are social and cultural activities organized?
Expect a busy and fulfilling day. Whether your interests are arts and
crafts, structured exercise programs, bridge, canasta, or poker, excursions
to local events, mall shopping, or a quiet afternoon in the library, the
options are many.
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What types of medical services are available or provided?
Each resident will have their own PCP- just as they had living in their
own home in the community. Now, they will have the added benefit of a
medical staff person in the building during the day, along with 24 hour
emergency response system. Personal care monitoring provided for those
individuals with specific care needs such as diabetes and seizure disorders.
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Is assistance with medication provided?
Yes, Self Administered Medication Management ("SAMM"), which
provides the resident with reminders and assistance in taking medication.
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What about the staff?
We will have staff in our residence 24 hours a day who will be responsible
for security checks during the evening. Security system for the building
will be in place during the overnight hours.
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What about physical exercise?
An exercise room is available. In addition we will have a wellness program.
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What spiritual/religious programs and services are
provided or nearby?
Regular religious services are provided on campus. Communion and other
rites can also be arranged.
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Are animals allowed?
Yes, size and type are restricted per our pet policy.
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How late can visitors stay - can they stay overnight?
Much like your own home visitors are welcome, allowed to stay in the
evening and overnight provided they do not cause a disturbance to your
neighbors. Our guest policy will answer any questions you may have in
regards to visitors.
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Can a resident choose the main meal for noon or night?
We will make every attempt to accommodate taste and preferences however,
the main meal of the day will be served at noon.
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