The Village at Gordon House FAQs

What types of care are available at The Village at Gordon House?
A: Three types of assisted living care are available: residential, regular assisted living and intensive. Landmark, our Personal Care Program, is individually designed for residents who require additional care to meet their daily living needs. Medication administration, bathing assistance, dressing, grooming and escorting to meals and activities are just some of the special services we can provide.

What is the difference between assisted living and independent living?
A: The Village at Gordon House premier senior living will offer residents an active fulfilling life without worrying about household maintenance in a community setting. Residents have a choice of elegant one and two-bedroom homes including cottages and duplexes offering different floor plans and options. Residents in the independent living units do not receive personal assisted living care. The one-time entrance fee and monthly service fee will include: one meal per day, emergency response system, maintenance and repairs, landscaping, transportation for planned events and activities, social and recreational events, use of common areas, paid property taxes, priority access to The Village at Gordon House continuum of assisted living care.

Can someone receive assisted living care for a short period of time?
A: Short-term stays that provide respite care services to seniors needing some assistance after surgery, during an illness, inclement weather, or when caregivers are out of town are available on a room availability basis. It is a great way to introduce you or loved one to what we have to offer on our campus.

How do you determine which placement is appropriate?
A: The Director of Resident Care will gather the necessary information to make an informed suggestion for placement based on the resident’s needs.

How does the admissions process work for assisted living? What do I do if I am interested?
A: Once you have chosen to apply for admission, we ask you to complete the necessary paperwork. The process may take anywhere from one day to a week, depending on the availability of caregivers, family members and personal physicians providing information to our Administrator and Director of Resident Care.

May I continue to use my current physician?
A: A resident staying at The Village at Gordon House is welcome to continue with their current primary physician. However, there is an independent physician available on-site that has laboratory services in his office.

If a resident progresses/or requires additional assistance, may they be reassessed for care level?
A: Yes, residents may be reassessed whenever necessary. The three levels of care (residential, regular living and intensive assisted living) are available to residents as their needs progress or as they require additional assistance. If a resident living in an independent living unit finds that they need personal care, they can be relocated to the assisted living facility.

Is The Village at Gordon House affiliated with any organizations (church, hospital, etc.)?
A: No, The Village at Gordon House is an independent company and is not affiliated with any other organizations.

How much does it cost?
A: Rates vary according to resident needs and room sizes. Please call the Administrator to request pricing information.

What is included in the daily rates for assisted living?
A: Daily rates in our assisted living facility include: room; personal care staff on duty 24 hours every day, offering general supervision as well as personal assistance with bathing, dressing, medication administration, and mobility; three delicious meals each day and snacks; resident activities program; wellness program; emergency call system linking resident with staff; housekeeping services, bed and bath linens; basic concierge service for appointment and transportation arrangements; chauffeured transportation within town limits; all utilities (except telephone and cable). A complete list is available upon request.

Some items not included in the assisted living daily rate are: personal shopping service, beauty and barber services, laundry service, chauffeured transportation beyond town limits, guest meals, private group dining, medication, or physician services.

Does Medicare, Medicaid or insurance pay for any of the costs?
A: Assisted living must be paid for privately, unless you have private insurance that covers part or all of your assisted living stay.

When are visitors welcome? May residents leave the facility?
A: Visitors may stop by at any time. Visitors and residents may come and go as they please (when medically appropriate).

When are tours available?
A: Discover the beauty of The Village at Gordon House. For more information or to arrange a personal tour, please call (540) 832-2286. Staff is available for tours between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. After-hours tours are available by appointment. If you have a group that would like to tour the facilities, please call in advance to make arrangements so that we make it special.

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