FAQ

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 questions we hear at Caregivers Inn. Please feel free to give us a call at 636-240-7979 or email us with any other questions.

We know that choosing a residential care home is not an easy decision, and you probably have many questions.

Why do people choose Caregivers Inn?
What type of residents live at Caregivers Inn?
Can residents stay for a short period of time?
Can special dietary needs be met?
Can residents have their own phones?
Can residents have pets?
Can residents keep their cars at Caregivers Inn?
What is not covered by monthly room and board?
Does Caregivers Inn accept Medicaid?

Why do people choose Caregivers Inn?

Our surveys indicate that the top 3 reasons people choose Caregivers Inn for their loved ones are for the following:

  • The friendliness of our staff
  • The cleanliness of our facility
  • The small, personal size of our home

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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 startup service. The phone bill may be mailed directly to the resident or a responsible party.

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Can residents have pets?

We do not allow pets.

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Can residents keep their cars at Caregivers Inn?

Yes, as long as there is a doctor's order allowing them to drive.

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What is not covered by monthly room and board?

The costs not covered in the monthly room and board are the following:

  • Phone service
  • Medicines
  • Field trip charges
  • Home health care
  • Occupational, physical or speech therapy
  • Oxygen
  • Durable medical supplies/equipment
  • Toiletry items: soap, toothpaste, kleenex, etc.
  • Ladies permanents, haircuts and coloring

Medicare may cover the cost of home health care, therapy and equipment.

Included in the monthly room and board charges are a weekly shampoo and set for women and a monthly hair cut for men.

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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.

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