Does Medicare cover the cost of care at Culver Meadows Senior Living?
No. Medicare does not cover the cost of what would be considered Assisted Living, Homes for the Aged, or Adult Foster Care services. Culver Meadows Senior Living is a Licensed Adult Foster Care facility. Although they are most typically privately paid, there are some programs that may help with the costs. Veterans may be eligible for some financial assistance through specific V.A. programs, and because Culver Meadows is a state licensed facility, most long-term care insurance policies will be eligible.
What type of activities does Culver Meadows Senior Living provide for residents?
There are numerous different activities we provide. The residents and their families can enjoy arts & crafts, bingo, board games, socials, exercise programs and more. We have different musical groups and singing groups that come to the home. We also try to meet the request of residents with their special interest of activities they would like to partake in. There is also a wheelchair accessible courtyard overlooking the woods with benches and shade for all to enjoy.
Can I bring my own furnishings?
Yes. This is your home and you should have all the comforts and furnishing you are accustomed to. Culver Meadows Senior Living does provide furniture, bed, built in dresser, wall-mounted television, chairs, and nightstand for every room. Every room in our home is private with a private bathroom.
What type of food is provided at Culver Meadows Senior Living?
We provide breakfast, lunch and dinner with a snack in between. All meals are homemade and freshly prepared with fresh ingredients and delectable recipes. The benefits of a good, well-prepared meal cannot be overstated. We strive and understand the importance to serve all four food groups every meal for a well balanced healthy diet. Even our baked treats are freshly baked all day long.
Dining among friends in our gracious and well-appointed dining room you will appreciate nutritious, delicious dining every day!
Do I have to provide incontinence supplies or toiletries?
No. Disposable briefs and other incontinence supplies, along with items such as bathing supplies, lotion, hand soap, toothpaste, etc. are included in the monthly care rate. Any special items such as favorite soaps/perfumes, or preferred electric razors, can be brought in as desired.
Does Culver Meadows Senior Living provide respite care?
Yes. We will provide respite care, which is short term care that allows the family or other care providers to take a break from caregiving based on room availability. Whether it be for a vacation, family emergency or another situation, Culver Meadows Senior Living does its best, when available, to provide temporary care for your loved one(s).
What level of care do I need to be to qualify to stay in your home or do I need to have a Alzheimer's/Dementia diagnosis?
We specialize in memory care but don't require any certain diagnosis to stay at Culver Meadows Senior Living. We meet individuals wherever they are, ranging from those who need supervision or minimal assistance with their activities of daily living, to those needing assistance through end of life. We are licensed to care for persons with physical and/or mental impairments who are 55 and older.
What kind of medical support will I have? Do I keep my doctor?
Culver Meadows Senior Living partners with some wonderful community medical support programs which include NPalliative and HomeMD. Both provide wonderful services which include and 24-hour phone triage and onsite visits from an assigned Certified Nurse Practitioner. Other services available include, but are not limited to, in-home labs and diagnostics, podiatry, dietitians, and massage therapy. We will also work with all local hospice care providers to insure our residents can stay in their most familiar environment through end of life. Our residents may receive other homecare services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as ordered by their provider.
An individual may continue to be followed by their primary care physician or specialists if they would like to however, families would then be responsible with making and transporting to those appointments.