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Frequently-Asked
Questions | Documents
We realize that you have many questions concerning
life at The Cedars retirement community. To help you navigate through the decision-making
process, we've included some of the most frequently-asked
questions, and have listed documents on procedures, policies,
privacy, resident rights and admission that you may download.
Frequently-Asked Questions
When I move into the independent living area,
what does the monthly fee cover?
The monthly fee covers your water, sewer, cable TV, Elcombe
Emergency Response System, lawn care, snow removal, maintenance
of all buildings, equipment and appliances owned by The
Cedars, and administration costs.
When I purchase a life lease to live in the
independent living area, am I buying the building and property?
No. You are buying a life lease that allows you to live
in the independent living area for as long as you can live
independently. The only other requirement is that you be
at least 60 years of age.
Do I have to do any yard work or maintenance
on my duplex?
No. Lawn upkeep and all maintenance of the buildings are
provided by The Cedars and are included in your monthly
fee. We'll even change your light bulbs, shovel your snow
in the winter, and deliver your mail to your door when it's
snowy and icy outside.
Read more about the
benefits of independent living.
What is skilled care?
Skilled care is health care provided 24 hours a day by
nursing and/or rehabilitation staff to manage, observe,
and evaluate your care. It is for those who need help with
more than daily living activities.
Read more about our
HealthCare Center.
Why would I need skilled nursing or rehabilitation
care?
You receive skilled care to help improve your condition,
maintain your current condition or prevent it from worsening.
Skilled care helps you function as independently as possible
and/or learn to take care of your health needs.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home stay?
Yes, if you require skilled care and meet qualifying requirements.
See the next question.
How do I qualify for skilled care under Medicare?
ALL of the following must be true:
- You have Medicare Part A (hospital insurance)
- You have a "qualifying" hospital stay —
an inpatient hospital stay of three overnights or three
midnights or more.
- Your doctor has decided that you need daily skilled care
and writes an order for such care.
- You need skilled services for a medical condition that
was treated during the qualifying hospital stay OR you are
admitted to a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility
within a set time period, usually 30 days of your hospital
discharge.
How long does Medicare cover my skilled nursing
care?
Medicare uses a period of time called a "benefit period"
to keep track of how many days of skilled benefits you use.
A benefit period includes 100 days of skilled care plus
60 days of wellness.
There is no limit to the number of benefit periods you
can have. Once a benefit period ends, however, you must
have another three-day qualifying hospital stay and meet
the Medicare requirements as outlined above.
Can I have a private room if I'm on Medicaid?
Yes, if a private room is available. There is an out-of-pocket
expense for a private room, however, usually $10 per day.
What happens if I run out of money?
At the time of admission, information on Medicaid is included
in the packet. Most of those questions are referred to the
local SRS office.
In addition, in accordance with The Cedars' philosophy,
once you are in our system, we will do all we can to see
that your needs are met. The dilemma in long-term care is
that we already provide more than $900,000 for indigent
care a year, and funds are limited.
What benefits can you offer a family member
who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's?
We offer two options:
1. A great deal of research went into the development
of our Coughenour-Lancaster Special Care Center,
located in the HealthCare Center, a licensed skilled nursing
facility. Research backs up everything from the size of
the secure unit to the flexibility in furnishing the rooms.
We offer a specially trained staff and structured activities
in a calm, subdued environment beneficial for those with
dementia.
Read more about our
Special Care Center.
2. The Family Care Center, located in our new assisted
living center, allows couples to live in cozy apartments
when one suffers from dementia. This center offers the same
services as the Special Care Center.
Read more about
our Family Care Center.
At what stage of Alzheimer's should I think
about bringing a loved one into the Special Care or Family
Care Center?
This depends on the needs of the individual. Admitting
a family member in the earlier stages, however, can often
result in a smoother transition.
Due to the structured environment, adjustment usually takes
only a few weeks, regardless of the resident's condition
when admitted. The small unit and consistent staff help
make the residents feel safe and "at home."
Having my mother in a locked unit sounds
pretty scary. Can I ever take her out for visits?
We encourage family members to take their loved ones out
for short trips and to visit the unit as much as possible.
Such experiences are highly beneficial to our residents.
The unit itself allows residents to wander around freely
within a locked, defined area, providing them a sense of
freedom and independence.
Is a DNR the same as a Living Will?
No. A DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) is a request from family
and/or loved one to the physician to not start basic life
support if the patient stops breathing and/or the heart
stops beating.
A living will is developed by the resident and specifies
what measures to take and not take to extend life.
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Documents
All residents
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Courts (Assisted Living)
All documents listed below are downloadable. They are in
pdf, Word, Excel or AppleWorks formats. Follow the directions
below for a free download of Adobe Reader to access pdf files.
 If
you do not have Acrobat software, you may download Acrobat
Reader now at no charge. Just click on the Acrobat icon and
follow directions.
ALL RESIDENTS
Residents' Rights (.doc,
pdf)
Privacy Practices (.doc,
pdf)
Pain Bill of Rights (.doc,
pdf)
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THE COURTS ADMISSION PACKET (Assisted Living)
All Admission Packet (.doc,
pdf) materials for
The Courts are in one document.
You may access specific topics, however, by using this handy
content list. As you scroll through the document, look for
the AP number in the upper right corner of the page.
1 – Physician form
2 – Medical exam form
4 – Physician orders
10 – General information
13 – Rates
15 – Admission application
18 – Courts apartment hold policy
19 – Acknowledgment of receipt of policy information
20 – Residential rights and responsibilities
23 – Grievance procedure
24 – Policy on advance directives
25 – Kansas law concerning advance directives
27 – Pet checklist
28 – Policy on live-in pets
29 – Emergency instructions
30 – Social history
31 – Meal order / Information form
32 – The Courts agreement
38 – Negotiated service agreement
41 – Managed risk assessment
42 – Level of care – Assisted living services
43 – Health assessment
44 – Health care services plan
45 – Drug regimen review form
46 – Admission checklist
47 – TB test / Immunization record
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