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We know that choosing a residential care home is not an easy decision, and you probably have many questions. Below are some of the most commonly asked questins we hear at Caregivers Inn. Please feel free to give us a call or email us with any other questions.
Why do people choose Caregivers Inn? Our surveys indicate that the top 3 reasons people choose Caregivers Inn for their loved ones are:
What type of residents live at Caregivers Inn? Caregivers Inn is an all walking environment. Residents may use walkers and canes. All residents must be able to locate a pathway to safety (find an exit). Residents must be able to toilet themselves and must have bowel control. If they do not have bladder control and use adult Depends, they must be able to change their own Depends. Reminders are given to residents to toilet and check their Depends regularly. Residents must be able to feed and dress themselves. Dressing assistance is provided if help is needed with shoes, socks, bras, zippers, laying out clothing, color coordination, etc. Back to top Can residents stay for a short period of time? Caregivers Inn offers respite care stays for a minimum of two weeks. In addition, we offer hospice care (for terminally ill residents). Back to top Can special dietary needs be met? Every resident is provided 3 nutritious meals per day and 2 snacks. We have a dietary staff that is trained to handle the needs of diabetics and other special situations. However, a resident requiring a Renal Diet or a strict Calculated Diet would not be a candidate for Caregivers Inn. Back to top Can residents have their own phones? Yes, each room is equipped with a phone jack for a private line. Simply contact Centurytel phone company for start up service. The phone bill may be mailed directly to the resident or a responsible party. Back to top Can residents have pets? We do not allow pets. Back to top Can residents keep their cars at Caregivers Inn? Yes, as long as there is a doctor's order allowing them to drive. Back to top What is not covered by monthly room and board? The costs not covered in the monthly room and board are:
Included in the monthly room and board charges are a weekly shampoo and set for women and a monthly hair cut for men. Back to top Does Caregivers Inn accept Medicaid? Caregivers Inn is not a Medicaid provider and therefore is not a participant in the Personal Care Program. However, a resident may be eligible for the Cash Grant Program funded through Medicaid. In addition to private pay, other funding sources include the Veterans Administration (VA) and Long Term Care Insurance. VA assistance is only available if the resident or spouse served in the military during active war time. Back to top |
