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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE ATHENS

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ABOUT PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE

Community Life

What is a Life Plan Community or Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)?

Does Presbyterian Village Athens only accept Presbyterians?

Is Presbyterian Village Athens a nonprofit organization?

Are pets allowed?

Independent Living

Is there an age requirement for Independent Living?

Why would I choose Independent Living if I can stay in my home instead?

Many independent seniors choose a community simply to eliminate the burdens of owning a house — higher insurance, property taxes, repairs, yardwork, shoveling snow and regular maintenance. Often the decision to make a move is driven by the desire to be in a social and active environment. It also provides a level of safety and security. Unlike living alone, at a community there are always friends nearby and staff available if an emergency arises.

Is Independent Living the right choice for me?

Why choose a not-for-profit community like Presbyterian Village Athens?

As a not-for-profit organization, our mission and long-standing values govern every management and financial decision our executives, our associates and our dedicated board of directors make. Instead of focusing on profits for shareholders, revenue generated is reinvested into the community, ensuring Presbyterian Village Athens remains one of the most stable retirement communities in the country.

Health Services

How does an Assisted Living community differ from a nursing home?

Are the Assisted Living apartment homes furnished?

What if my loved one needs Memory Care as well as other assistance?

Is the Memory Care staffing different?

What should I look for in a Memory Care community?

First determine your loved one’s needs, and then set your goals from there. Tour the campus — together, if possible — and observe:

How happy the residents seem
How friendly and helpful the staff members seem
What kinds of recreational activities are posted
What levels of care are available, and what is included in each level
Whether the community is licensed

Also, if you have an opportunity to eat in the dining room, use that time to interact with other residents while you’re sampling the food.

When is Skilled Nursing needed?

Skilled Nursing is commonly needed after a serious illness or injury. The following are some conditions that often require skilled care for seniors:

Congestive heart failure
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Stroke
Cardiac failure
Parkinson’s disease
Diabetes
Alzheimer’s disease
Other major illness
Hip or bone fracture
Fall-related injury
Orthopedic surgery
Severe osteoarthritis

Will Medicare pay for Skilled Nursing?

Presbyterian Village Athens is Medicare-certified. With a qualifying hospital stay, Medicare typically covers days 1-20 of the Skilled Nursing stay. A Medicare-set daily coinsurance rate will be assessed for days 21-100. Medicare payment rules are very stringent and vary depending on a number of factors. Your out-of-pocket expense may vary based on any additional insurance coverage you already have. Visit Medicare.gov for more details.

Does every resident of the Health Services Center have their own private bath?

How often will I receive rehabilitation therapy services?

Becoming a Resident

How do I become an Independent Living resident at Presbyterian Village Athens?

What are your rates?

Is Presbyterian Village Athens open to seniors from outside of Georgia?

About Presbyterian Village Athens

Is Presbyterian Village Athens a nonprofit organization?

What is Presbyterian Village Athens’ parent organization?

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