Frequently Asked Questions
Villas (Single Family Homes & Duplexes)
What is the advantage of selling my home and purchasing a Villa?
Many advantages. First of all, you are downsizing and eliminating exterior maintenance. You are now going to enjoy the retirement you have dreamed about.
What is the continuum of care offered when you purchase a Villa?
Upon the purchase of a Villa, this means that when the time comes when you may have to downsize further to an apartment or go to our assisted living facility or our nursing home, you are a priority admission. You or your family does not have to look further for placement or worry about a wait list for entry.
Who pays the real estates taxes?
Your real estate taxes are prorated the first year and they become the responsibility of the individual owner thereafter.
Is there a maintenance fee and what does it cover?
We have an Included Services Contract that is signed at closing which states we will handle lawn care, snow removal, and rubbish removal for your Villa. There is a monthly fee for these services.
Are pets allowed in a Villa?
Yes, please check with the location you are interested in for the restrictions.
Are the Villas age restrictive?
Yes, they are. One person of a couple must be 55 to reside in a Villa.
What privileges are offered with the purchase of a Villa?
You are welcome to join any activities at our other facilities, use the scheduled transportation, or designated common areas on the campus.
Hawthorne Inn (Assisted Living)
Does Medicare pay for anything at Assisted Living?
Yes, although Medicare Part A, typically found in skilled nursing facilities, does not cover room and board, Medicare Part B and some home health benefits may apply to qualified residents.
How do your prices compare to your competitors?
The prices at the Hawthorne Inn are much less than what you would typically find at a nursing home. The prices vary with the services that each individual needs. Prices are reasonably set and are a great value!
What is included in the price?
We offer different levels of care and the price would change according to the amount of services needed. Prices always include monthly rental of suite or apartment, three meals a day, all utilities (except telephone), satellite TV, social activities, and recreational activities.
Will Mom or Dad ever have to leave Assisted Living?
We offer services typically given in nursing home, including assistance with bathing, grooming, medications, meals, activities plus other services offered in nursing homes. Many of our residents never have to move to a nursing home.
Do we accept Medicaid payments?
Yes, we have Medicaid. Please check for availability.
Do you offer respite care?
Yes, many families are so pleased to have a temporary place for their loved one to be while they enjoy their vacation. There is no need to worry if Mom/Dad remembered to take his/her medication or have eaten nutritious meals. We also have short-term stays for those recuperating after a hospital stay.
Hawthorne Inn (Skilled Nursing Care)
When will Medicare pay for Dad/Mom’s stay in Skilled Nursing?
Medicare Part A generally covers a short term stay while receiving skilled nursing or therapy services. The amount of coverage depends on individual needs. Medicare Part A will only cover up to 100 days for a spell of illness, and specific criteria must be met in order for Medicare to cover.
Will Medicaid cover any expenses for Dad/Mom’s stay?
Yes, the Hawthorne Inn is Medicaid certified, just contact us and check for availability.
Can Dad/Mom leave the facility with us?
Yes, the residents are free to come and go as they please.
If Dad or Mom spends his/her money down to the point where he/she can no longer afford Skilled Nursing Care, what would we do?
The nursing home is Medicaid certified. Please check for availability of a Medicaid certified bed.
Can Dad/Mom have a private room?
Our skilled nursing facilities offer private and semi-private rooms. Please check the availability.
What about the meals, do we have a choice of what to eat?
A choice of entrée is offered to each resident with each meal and accommodates special diets.
Do you have satellite TV?
Yes, we have satellite in each of our rooms, and it’s included in the daily room rate.