Frequently Asked Questions
About Personal Care
- Do I have to be a member of a Presbyterian Senior Living Community to be considered for admission to the Personal Care residence?
- No. Our current residents, however, have priority should they need additional care. Call for availability.
- Is there an entrance fee for the Personal Care residences?
- There may be a fee if you are moving directly into one of our Personal Care residences, as opposed to transitioning in from one of our Independent Living residences.
- Does Medicare cover some of the cost?
- No. Medicare, however frequently covers skilled care and rehabilitation in our Health Care Centers up to 100 days following a three-day qualifying hospital stay. A co-pay is required after 20 days. For more information about Medicare, contact the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213.
- Must I be Presbyterian or a member of a Presbyterian Church to be accepted for admission?
- No. Presbyterian Senior Living communities enjoy the strength and stability of an organization that has served seniors for more than 80 years. Caring for people is not just our job – it’s our calling. It is our policy to admit and treat all residents without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, sex, religious creed, handicap or disability.
- Are you reasonably priced?
- Our rates are competitive. The daily fee reflects the charge for the Personal Care accommodations and the day-to-day costs of providing quality service and care.
- Is there a waiting list?
- Please call your desired community directly for current availability.
- What makes Presbyterian Senior Living Communities different?
- Presbyterian Senior Living Communities have the strength of a relatively large organization and the financial resources to provide the security that older adults expect from an organization that promises to be there for as long as needed. Our individual communities, however, offer a range of sizes and reflect our commitment to the personal touch. They are places where the staff can know each resident as an individual, and where residents’ likes and dislikes are recognized and accommodated whenever possible. Being not-for-profit gives our organization the freedom to concentrate on the needs of residents first. While for-profit corporations have the dual responsibility of providing care for residents, as well as satisfying the needs of investors, we can remain more sharply focused on meeting the needs of residents. We believe that the ability to express these higher values also enables us to attract employees and volunteers with similar values.
