FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand that choosing the right senior living community comes with many questions. To help guide you through the process, we’ve compiled answers to the most commonly asked questions about life at Mt. Carmel Community. From services and amenities to care options and daily life, this page will provide you with the information you need to make the best decision for yourself or a loved one. If you have any other questions not covered here, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
What is the difference between Assisted and Independent Living?
In either of these settings, meals, housekeeping, activities, transportation, and similar services and amenities are provided. The main difference between Assisted and Independent Living options is daily nursing care, such as medication management and assistance with activities of daily living.
What are the advantages of living in an Assisted Living Facility?
The obvious advantage is medication management and assistance with activities of daily living, such as reminders, bathing, and transferring. An overlooked advantage is the social interaction with other residents who have similar needs and the staff who will provide assistance throughout each day.
How do people afford something like this?
When you take into consideration all the amenities of the facility and all the services provided by the staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the rates charged by most assisted living facilities are extremely reasonable. If a resident has long-term care insurance that covers assisted living, our facility qualifies. For veterans and widows of veterans, a benefit known as Aid and Attendance can be an additional source of income to help cover the cost of assisted living.
How do I know if I qualify for VA Aid and Attendance?
In general, veterans who served on active duty during wartime, and their spouses, may qualify for the benefit when they have medical needs that warrant assisted living. There are also income and asset restrictions applicable to the benefit. We typically recommend that interested residents seek the counsel of a VA service representative or an Elder Law attorney to determine whether they are likely to qualify for the benefit.
Can I use Long Term Care Insurance at Mt. Carmel Community?
Yes, our facility qualifies for long-term care insurance. However, each long-term care insurance company and policy is different. Just because a person has long term care insurance and moves into a licensed assisted living facility does not automatically mean that person’s long term care insurance will pay. Mt. Carmel has experienced, knowledgeable administrators who can help you better understand your long-term care insurance policy.
How do meals work?
Mt. Carmel offers three meals a day. Breakfast is made to order. Lunch and dinner menus are published weekly with alternate choices available for those who prefer a different option. Our dietary department is able to accommodate special dietary needs upon request. Guests of our residents are also welcome to join them for meals at very reasonable rates.
How do I know my parent is safe?
Mt. Carmel has gone the extra mile in providing a wireless lifeline in each restroom and living area. Each resident is also provided with a wireless lifeline, in the form of a watch or necklace, which enables him or her to call for a nurse from any location on our property (including the courtyard area).
Are there any nurses at your facility?
Mt. Carmel’s nursing staff includes a Registered Nurse as our Director of Nursing, along with several LPN’s and multiple CNA’s. We have care staff present 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.
How can I make my apartment look more like home?
Residents are free to decorate their apartment or garden home. We all want to be surrounded by our cherished photos and our own furnishings. Feel free to make your living space look and feel just like it did at your own home.
Award-Winning Care for Your Loved Ones
The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award has been designed as a progressive three-step process to encourage the continuous learning and development of integrated quality systems to achieve performance excellence. The Bronze award recognizes that Mt. Carmel Community has developed a foundation to begin a journey of continuous quality improvement.
Our Family Says It Best
“Mt. Carmel is the very best assisted living facility anyone can find. The staff is caring, encouraging and always the cheerleader.” – Lora Snow
“The staff is wonderful! Everyone I’ve met is so friendly and cheerful. The Christ-like spirit at Mount Carmel is so evident in the kindness and graciousness exhibited by every staff member.” – Glenda Pastryk
“Mom really enjoys the company of the new friends she has met here, and we enjoy the peace of mind of knowing that she is living in a safe and secure environment.” – Judit Rodriguez