Frequently Asked Questions
There are often questions regarding assisted living and memory care. Please review our FAQs for the most common questions we receive. Please contact us should you have a question not addressed in the FAQs.
Who pays for my care while in assisted living?
There are many ways you can pay for assisted living care. We understand that the process can be confusing and difficult to maneuver. Therefore, we encourage you to contact our Business Office, and we will provide all the information you need to make an informed decision.
What is respite care?
Respite care refers to a short-term stay in our community.
Are residents allowed to bring in personal items from home?
Absolutely! We encourage families to bring in items from home for their loved ones to ease the transition. Residents may have pictures, clothing, books, personal care items as desired. Please see staff before bringing furniture or large items into the community, to ensure there are no safety issues or violations of fire codes.
Do you allow pets to visit?
We review this on an individual basis. Please speak with our staff should you wish to bring a pet in for visits. All animals will be required to have up-to-date shot records before coming into our community.
What assistance is provided in an assisted living community?
We provide help with activities of daily living or ADLs, which are bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulating and eating. Additionally, we provide help with medication management.
What if I need a higher level of care?
A resident’s doctor is responsible for designating the appropriate level of care. Our community will help the residents find appropriate placement if their doctor determines they need skilled nursing.
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Additional Resources
We want you to be well-informed and have all the information you need to help you and your loved one live the healthiest life possible. This is why we’ve provided the following extensive list of resources so you can have reliable information available at your fingertips.
- Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org
- National Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org
- American Cancer Society www.cancer.org
- American Heart Association www.heart.org
- Carefinders www.carefinders.org
- American Lung Association www.lung.org
- National Kidney Association www.kidney.org
- American Stroke Association www.stroke.org
- Medicare Information www.medicare.gov
- North Carolina Medicaid Information www.medicaid.ncdhhs.gov
- National Council on Aging www.ncoa.org
- Parkinson’s Foundation www.parkinson.org
- Centers for Disease Control & Prevention – Health Information for Older Adults www.cdc.gov
- Arthritis Foundation www.arthritis.org
- Health Information for Older Adults www.health.gov