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Market rate or subsidized, age integrated, house, condo, mobile home, apartment, etc. No services attached.

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Another subset of the "own home" but with outside maintenance, etc. SOME (but not all) patio home communities are age segregated retirement community

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Separate but attached living space within/attached to another home/ A.K.A. "mother-in-law apartments"

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It all started with a broken collarbone. After Cheryl Ayotte's widowed mother, Kathy Fredendall, slipped and fell outside her garage, Ayotte found herself doing a lot more shuttling between her mom's place in Buffalo, Minn., and her own home in Chanhassen.

"I was driving back and forth," she recalled, trying to help her mom, while also continuing to work as a real estate agent and home stager. The commute was starting to take its toll. Mother and daughter agreed it might be a good time for Mom to move to a smaller home that was easier to maintain - and closer to her daughter. "I didn't want her more than five minutes away," Ayotte said.

So they started looking at condos and townhouses. "But I couldn't find anything without astronomical homeowners association fees - for tennis courts and a pool she wasn't going to use."

And even if they could find the right place for right now, what about the future, when Fredendall might need more daily assistance?

Then Ayotte's husband, Bob, had an idea: "Let's have her move here."

Cheryl, who had studied architectural drafting years ago, was intrigued by the idea of reinventing their 1980s split-level house to create space for her mother.

"I started drawing," she said.

The Ayottes, who have lived in their home for more than 20 years, were also yearning for some upgrades for themselves. Their kitchen and dining area, in particular, felt cramped, especially when they hosted their neighborhood gourmet club or when their four adult children and granddaughter came for visits. "We needed more room but didn't think we'd do anything about it," Bob said.

An in-home condo

Kathy's broken collarbone became a catalyst to overhaul much of the house. They added a 1,000-square-foot apartment, complete with its own laundry room, above the garage. "It's like a condo inside our own home," Bob said. "I like that we can take care of family."

They also added an extra garage stall with a separate entrance for Kathy, a "storage pit" for Bob and a 6- by 22-foot addition that allowed the Ayottes to rework their own living, dining and kitchen spaces.

Cheryl fine-tuned the design, paying special attention to the roofline. "She made sure it integrated with the rest of the neighborhood," Bob said. "We talked to all the neighbors to get buy-in."

When Cheryl had the design just the way she wanted it, the couple hired an architect to turn it into a buildable plan. Bob, an officer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, served as general contractor.

Kathy moved in with the Ayottes, and they started construction, which was a yearlong process.

"We got to know each other [living] in the basement," Bob said. "It took longer with me as general contractor," he added, because he was still working full time (he recently retired), while putting in another 30 hours a week managing the project.

But his serving as general contractor saved a lot of money, 25 to 30 percent, he estimated. They were able to double their finished square feet to about 3,300 (mostly within the original footprint), including new appliances, for about $200,000.

"If you have the skill set, I really recommend being your own general contractor," he said.

He and Cheryl also did all the cleanup at the end of the day, sweeping up sawdust, because they didn't want to pay skilled laborers to do unskilled work.

But they hired skilled help to handle electrical, plumbing and other specialized work. "You need to be smart enough to know what you don't know," Cheryl said. "We called in experts."

Future needs

Kathy had a lot of input in the design and finishing of her apartment. "I picked out colors, shades of tile," she said.

Privacy was important to her, so the Ayottes separated the back wall of the kitchen from Kathy's entry hall off the garage using a decorative pocket door made of poured glass that allows light to filter through. "It was a great excuse to splurge," said Cheryl.

The Ayottes also incorporated features to ensure that all three members of their household can age in place. The staircase from the garage to Kathy's apartment is wide enough for future installation of a lift chair if that becomes necessary. The stairs are equipped with motion-activated lighting, designed to help prevent any more falls.

"When her feet hit the floor, the light comes on," Cheryl said. "It's nice when you have your hands full."

They even installed a dumb waiter that opens in the garage, in the Ayottes' kitchen and upstairs in Kathy's apartment. "It takes wear and tear off your body when you're hauling stuff in," Cheryl said. "Costco runs are so much more fun."

Downstairs, in their own part of the house, the Ayottes wanted to create better spaces for entertaining. They removed the wall that separated the kitchen and the dining room, and created a new dining area in one corner of the now open space.

For seating, Cheryl wanted a banquette. She found a Pottery Barn sectional and took it to an upholsterer to make the seats dining-chair height, using thick firm cushions covered with tough, easy-clean Sunbrella fabric. "You can zip it off and wash it," she said. "That was important to me. I wanted it to look nice but I didn't want to freak out about spills."

For their new kitchen, she also wanted sleek yet easy-clean surfaces. For the countertops, she found a remnant of dark honed, leathered granite. "Somebody ordered it and didn't like it, but it's just what I wanted - black but not shiny," Cheryl said.

For their backsplash, they chose a patterned tile designed for flooring. "It hides all the splatters." She let Bob choose the knotty alder cabinets - even though she would have preferred painted ones. (The wood cabinets and quartz countertops from their previous kitchen were repurposed in Kathy's kitchen.)

The Ayottes' new kitchen is actually smaller than their previous one, Bob noted, but feels much more spacious. "The way she laid it out, it's more functional."

Even their outdoor spaces got a makeover. Bob relandscaped the pie-shaped backyard, adding a drain-tile system and a dry streambed, to handle runoff.

Easy living

Kathy moved into her finished apartment in March. "It turned out beautifully," she said. Downsizing to a smaller home was a bit of an adjustment at first, but she loves her new neighborhood. "The people are so warm and friendly." She enjoys the neighborhood Bunco group, and has found a favorite nearby hiking trail.

Cheryl enjoys the new, improved spaces for entertaining. "Before, anytime the kids and their significant others came, it was crowded," she said. "We had to put people downstairs, and I was running up and down the stairs. Now we can have a dinner party for 12 or an open house for 50 people."

And it's much easier to spend time with her mother, she added. She sees friends struggling to find time for their aging parents - and appreciates that it's not a struggle for her.

"I don't have to have special plans," she said. "We can have a cup of coffee together in the morning." And Kathy helps them, by letting their dogs out when they're not around. "It's worked out great!"

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Chanhassen couple create the ultimate mother-in-law apartment

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It all started with a broken collarbone. After Cheryl Ayotte's widowed mother, Kathy Fredendall, slipped and fell outside her garage, Ayotte found herself doing a lot more shuttling between her mom's place in Buffalo, Minn., and her own home in Chanhassen.

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ECHO UNITS (Elderly Cottage Housing Options) 

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a.k.a. "Granny Flats", "Granny Cottages", "Med Cottages", "Accessary Dwelling Units" (ADU) Small Unattached pre-fab homes that are intended to be "temporary" (movable) placed in the yard of another home (typically family). Provides mix of independence and support. Issues with zoning, etc.
https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/safety-inspections/permits/building-permits/accessory-dwelling-units

https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2019/accessory-dwelling-units-defined.html

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INDEPENDENT SENIOR APARTMENTS - Market Rate

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INDEPENDENT SENIOR APARTMENTS - Market Rate

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Age segregated apartments or patio homes - not subsidized

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The Waterford of Country Manor | An Amenity Rich Community

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The Waterford of Country Manor introduces a new style of senior living: Drakes On-Site Restaurant and Bar, Country Store & Pharmacy Plaza, Health and Wellness Programs, and Multiple Salon and Spas. Seniors enjoy an active, supportive community.

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INDEPENDENT SENIOR APARTMENTS - Subsidized

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INDEPENDENT SENIOR APARTMENTS - Subsidized

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Age segregated apartments with some form of local, state, federal or other form of rental assistance (e.g., Section 202 Housing, Section 8 Housing/vouchers)

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About This Location

Smiles for Seniors
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Income Based Apartment Homes

In these beautifully maintained apartment homes, you'll find many features and amenities to make retirement living a pleasure. Complete with controlled-access entrances and set in a quiet, residential neighborhood. Benet Place offers a variety of services which promote independence, freedom and a strong sense of community.

To meet the growing need for income-based senior housing, Benet Place was built with funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Benet Place consists of two buildings. Each apartment is approximately 545 square feet. Residents of Benet Place must be at least 62 years of age and meet specific income guidelines.

Financial assistance is available through the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Rental Assistance Program.

Benet Place
1420 Minnesota Blvd. SE, St. Cloud, MN 56304
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Benet Place South
1975 15th Ave SE, St. Cloud, MN 56304
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"Thankful for your warmth and patience during our process of moving Dad to Benet Place. I know he will settle in well!" - Andy

Features

Controlled entry access

Elevator

Pool table

Exercise equipment

Hobby / community rooms

Patio area

Window blinds

Lockable storage

Private mailboxes

Heat and water (electricity, telephone and cable TV are not included)

Assistance in obtaining supportive services for housekeeping, home health, etc.

Access to St. Benedict's Care Center where chapel services and recreational opportunities are available

Off-street parking and plug-ins

On city bus line

Free Wi-Fi

Emergency call system (fee with usage*)

Congregate dining*

Coin-operated laundry*

Beauty shop

*Available at additional cost/reasonable fee

Floor Plan

The units are approximately 545 square feet and feature one bedroom, a living room, full kitchen and dining area and bathroom. Handicapped-accessible apartments are available and vary slightly in size. The harmonious, tasteful décor lends itself to a variety of styles making it easy to coordinate your furnishings into your new home. The apartments have carpeted living rooms and bedrooms. Blinds are furnished for each window and an air conditioner sleeve is available. In the best interest of those who live here, Benet Place is a smoke-free community.

Eligibility

Both Benet Place buildings were built with funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a Section 202 housing project for the elderly. Applicants must:

Be 62 years of age or older (head of household or co-head)

Meet the income limits set each year by HUD (50 percent of the area's median income)

Be mobility-impaired to apply for the units designed for physically handicapped persons.

Financial assistance is available through the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Rental Assistance Program. The amount of rent paid by the residents is 30 percent of their monthly adjusted income. This is determined through the interview and certification process. Benet Place does not discriminate in its resident selection process on grounds of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, disability, public assistance status, marital status, familial status or sexual preference.

Managed by St. Benedict's Community

St. Benedict's Community complies with U.S. Department of Agriculture (U.S.D.A.) policies and Statute 626.557, Minnesota Vulnerable Adults Act, which states that it is a public policy to protect adults who, because of physical or mental disabilities or dependence on institutional services, are particularly vulnerable to abuse and neglect. Also, no person shall be excluded from St. Benedict's Community programs and employment because of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion or disability.
Equal Housing Opportunity EOE/AA.

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Age segregated community often with various leisure amenities

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Shared housing (formal or informal) with at least 1 party being 55+ etc.

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NYFSC's free Home Sharing Program helps link adult "hosts" with extra private spaces in their homes or apartments with appropriate adult "guests" to share their space. One of the matchmates must be age 60 or older. The program also serves adult "hosts" age 55 or older, who are interested in sharing with developmentally disabled adult "guests" capable of independent living.

Professional Social Work staff comprehensively screen and check the references of all host and guest applicants. They use QUICK-MATCH, a unique database, to help them determine the most potentially compatible matchmates by inputting their 31 lifestyle objectives. To facilitate potential hosts and guests in determining their compatibility and willingness to be matched in a shared living arrangement with one another, the staff schedule and attend "match meetings". Prior to moving in, the service offers a written agreement to help hosts and guests feel a level of confidence and sense of security in their shared living arrangements.

For more than three decades, the enthusiasm of participants in NYFSC's Home Sharing Program has run high. Home Sharing has attracted considerable recognition in the media as a fresh approach that works and had also gained national recognition as an affordable housing opportunity that can provide financial relief as well as companionship. Both hosts and guests benefit from reduced housing costs and the possibility of companionship to offset the isolation and loneliness experienced by many living alone.

According to Amy Ronek, a 32 year old Home Sharing "guest" in Manhattan: "After moving to New York from Iowa, I found that it was much harder to find a job than to find a comfortable, affordable home in Manhattan. The Foundation's Home Sharing Program's professional staff quickly found the perfect home for me, matching me with Maxine, a wonderful 'host'. That's why home sharing turned out to be such a great solution."

Funding is received through New York City Department for the Aging, New York State Legislators, New York State Office for the Aging, New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, New York City Council Members' and Borough Presidents' discretionary funds as well as private contributions.

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Home Sharing - New York Foundation for Senior Citizens

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Name used in some areas more than others. Often referred to as "Eats & Sheets" because typically small home with food and linen services only.

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Making decisions for loved ones, a spouse, or even for yourself for long-term care can be a frustrating situation. There are many types of senior care facilities available today. And, with so many terms describing them, it can be hard to know which one is right for your needs. One of the lesser-known options that can provide an excellent opportunity for many seniors is a board and care facility.

When choosing this or any other senior facility, consider the type of environment you are looking for specifically. Some facilities provide more privacy than others. Some offer more medical care than those that are much like an apartment complex. Board and care facilities provide an assisted living community that tends to be a bit smaller and more intimate.

What Is Board and Care?

Board and care facilities should always be licensed by the state. These communities are a type of assisted living location that provides 24-hour staffing - there is always someone available to help. They also provide residents with a room, boarding, and help with most of their needs such as bathing, medication, and physical therapy.

Some of these locations are in smaller home-like settings. Others are in larger senior centers, but typically board and care facilities are smaller. This allows for them to maintain some key advantages such as a lower staff-to-resident ratio. Senior centers like this do range in size and state laws will determine what type of help and service these locations can offer.

Keep in mind that each location is different. It is best to visit the location and tour it first hand to determine if it offers the same level of care desired. Keep in mind that, in most cases, these locations can offer both shared and private rooms. Onsite amenities differ as well.

How Is a Board and Care Facility Different Than Other Senior Care Options?

Senior centers range widely to accommodate the needs of the individual residents there. In board and care facilities, there is not always medical staff available. While the trained assists are always present at the location - your loved one is not left alone - this does not mean the location will have registered nursing staff. This makes these locations significantly different from a nursing home setting.

In addition to this, most board and care locations are smaller. Instead of hundreds of residents living in the location, the location will have 10 to 20. Those that are located within residential homes will have under 10 people living there at any given time. However, this smaller location improves the amount of one-on-one time the individual gets with the staff as well as with the amenities and features of the location.

What Services Do Board and Care Locations Provide?

In most situations, board and care locations will offer the same services as a traditional assisted living community. This means individuals get help with the services they need, often customized to meet their physical or mental needs. This includes help with dressing and grooming, bathing help, using the restroom, and feeding. In addition to this, most of these locations will also offer help with the following services:

Housekeeping services including general cleaning of the resident's rooms and bathrooms. They are also provided help with laundry needs.

Transportation to and from appointments are often provided. In addition to this, residents may be able to take group outings. Some individuals may also be able to visit shops or religious locations.

Meals are often prepared for seniors at board and care centers. Some locations will have in-house chefs. Others offer a family-like setting. However, states determine what type of food and the quality of that food is required in board and care facilities. This will differ from one location to the next.

Medication management is a large component of the services board and care facilities offer. Most locations will be able to provide help planning medication. However, anyone handling or dispensing medication must have proper certification to do so. If this is a service you need, be sure to ask if the location is licensed to provide it.

How to Choose a Board and Care Location

Before choosing any location, verify they maintain proper licensing and certification through the state. Your state Department of Health can help you to determine if this is the case. You can also work with the Department of Social Services to both locate board and care facilities in your state and to learn more about any complaints or concerns at any of these locations. Most importantly, visit the location. Stop by unexpectedly to see what is happening. Gather as much information as you can before you make these decisions.

How Much Does Board and Care Cost?

As noted, these locations vary significantly in what types of services they can offer. However, residential care for seniors can range from $2,500 per month up to $5,000 per month or more. Because they are a bit more private, they tend to cost a bit more than larger locations, especially when they provide private rooms. It is not unheard of for costs to be $7,000 or more in some locations.

How Can I Pay for Board and Care?

In some states, Medicaid can help to cover the cost of board and care facilities or cover a portion of it. You will need to determine if this is available to you based on income levels. Medicare does not normally pay for board and care or assisted living facilities. Some individuals may be able to pay for these services through using their Social Security funds or funds from retirement. Medicare does pay for care in a nursing home or when medical assistance is necessary.

Where Can I Find Board and Care Options?

Board and care locations are available in many states. They range significantly in terms of how readily available they are. However, your local doctor or a local senior facility can help you to find the right type of assisted living center for your needs. Work closely with your Medicaid provider, too. He or she may be able to help you to find affordable solutions for assisted living that meets the qualifications for care.

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Board and Care Homes for Seniors | Elderly Board and Care Facilities

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Making decisions for loved ones, a spouse, or even for yourself for long-term care can be a frustrating situation. There are many types of senior care facilities available today. And, with so many terms describing them, it can be hard to know which one is right for your needs.

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Form of "housing with services" - services will vary, may be family (living on site) or corporate (staff)

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Includes 2 or more forms of housing and/or housing with services on a single campus.
Rental Model:  St. Benedict's Senior Community; Good Shepherd Senior Community; Country Manor).
CCRC: Condo model requiring entry fee and monthly maintenance fees

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CCRCs offer the entire residential continuum--from independent housing to assisted living to round-the-clock nursing services--under one "roof". Residents pay an entry fee and an adjustable monthly rent in return for the guarantee of care for the rest of their life. Because CCRCs maintain an assortment of on-site medical and social services and facilities, residents can enter the community while still relatively healthy and then move on to more intensive care as it becomes necessary. Nursing care is often located within the CCRC or at a related facility nearby. In addition to health care services, CCRCs also typically provide meals, housekeeping, maintenance, transportation, social activities, and security. Communities range in size from about 100 to 500 living units

CCRCs are so diverse in their offerings and personality that the saying in the industry is that "if you've seen one CCRC, you've seen one CCRC." The physical plants of CCRCs run the gamut from urban high-rises to garden apartments, cottages cluster homes, or single-family homes. Some CCRCs provide units that are designed for people with special medical conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease.

Most importantly, CCRCs guarantee a life-long place to live. Assisted living and even skilled nursing facilities make no such guarantees, and in fact they may ask you to leave if they believe they cannot provide the care you require. However, virtually no CCRC will guarantee an individual entry into the skilled nursing facility that is a part of the CCRC. If all the nursing units are filled (by either other residents or non-residents), the CCRC may place the ailing resident in another nursing home in the community. This can come as a rude shock to the affected elders, who believe precisely the opposite.

The downside of CCRCs is the cost, which can be greater than what people with low or moderate income and assets can afford. Prices depend on the amount of care provided, the type of contract, and the unit's size and geographic location. Entry fees run from $30,000 up to $1 million, with monthly charges ranging from $300 to $4,500. Often seniors use the proceeds from the sale of their home to make the initial investment in the retirement community. However, the Internal Revenue Service does not allow home sellers to roll over their capital gains into the purchase of a CCRC unit. Thus, a tax may be due on gains from the sale of a home even though a CCRC unit is being purchased with the proceeds.

You may be entitled to a refund of your entry fee on a declining scale if the refund is requested within a short time after moving in. Generally a refund will no longer be available after a specified period of residency. Some CCRCs give residents the option of paying a higher entry fee, which remains refundable. Part of the entry fee will be refunded either to the resident when the resident moves or to the resident's estate once the resident dies.
CCRC entry fees and Medicaid
Often CCRCs require an entrance deposit, which, as noted above, can be substantial. These entrance deposits typically are placed in an escrow account. Before 2006, these funds or deposits were excluded from a person's countable resources when determining Medicaid eligibility because they could not be accessed by the applicant. Congress changed the rules in 2006 and now requires states to consider these funds as countable resources when determining eligibility for Medicaid, provided that (1) the funds can be used to pay for care under the terms of the individual's contract with the facility should other resources of the individual be insufficient; (2) the entrance fee (or remaining portion) is refundable when the individual dies or elects to leave the CCRC; and (3) the entrance fee confers no ownership interest in the community.
CCRC fee arrangements
The number of payment options is growing. Although the entry and monthly fee arrangement is the most common, some CCRCs offer rental or equity arrangements. Under a rental arrangement, residents pay only a monthly fee, which typically covers housing and designated services (sometimes including health care services). Under equity arrangements, residents purchase their residence in the same way they would purchase a cooperative apartment or condominium, although the resale of the unit is usually limited to those who meet the community's eligibility criteria. Residents then may purchase service and health care packages for an additional fee.

CCRCs usually have the following three basic fee schedules:

1. Extensive contracts, which include unlimited long-term nursing care at little or no increase in the monthly fee. This arrangement requires residents to pay a higher fee initially.

2. Modified contracts, which include a specified duration of long-term nursing care, beyond which fees rise as care increases.

3. Fee-for-service contracts, in which residents pay a reduced monthly fee but pay full daily rates for long-term nursing care.

Contracts have gotten more confusing over the years, with many CCRCs offering different variations within each fee schedule. For example, a CCRC might offer two different extensive contracts and one modified contract, with different levels of refundability for each. At www.ccrcdata.org, you can find a directory of CCRCs and sort them by location, price, long-term health coverage, and refund plans.

As with assisted living facilities, the regulation of CCRCs is spotty. These institutions are strictly regulated in some states, while not at all in others, and there is no overarching federal agency that watchdogs retirement communities. A private non-profit organization, CARF-CCAC (part of CARF International), accredits CCRCs. The CARF-CCAC accreditation process is voluntary. Its high cost and the length of time it takes to complete means that accreditation is a good indicator of a facility's quality. The CARF-CCAC website lists all CCRCs that have been accredited. Go to: http://www.carf.org/ccrcListing.aspx

Nevertheless, a CCRC's lack of accreditation should not necessarily be taken as a bad sign. One of the most important considerations is the financial soundness of the facility. In selecting a community, experts recommend choosing a "mature" facility, one that has been in business a number of years. In addition, it is important to know who the CCRC's sponsor is. The Society of Friends (Quakers), for example, has been in the CCRC business for quite some time and its facilities are reputed to be excellent. LeadingAge (formerly the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging) is the national association for the non-profit CCRCs (most CCRCs are operated by non-profit groups). The group's Web site includes tips on selecting a CCRC. Go to http://www.leadingage.org/.
CCRC entry requirements
Most CCRCs require that a resident be in good health, be able to live independently when entering the facility, and be within minimum and maximum age limits. As a prerequisite to admission, facilities may also require both Medicare Part A and Part B, and perhaps Medigap coverage as well. A few are now even requiring long-term care coverage as a way of keeping fees down. Some CCRCs are affiliated with a specific religious, ethnic or fraternal order and membership in these groups may be a requirement. Of course, applicants will have to demonstrate that they have the means to meet the required fees. You may be placed on a waiting list, since CCRCs are often sought after.

CCRC residents usually fund their care out of their own pockets. However, Medicare, and at times Medicaid, can be used to pay for certain services, and most CCRCs accept either Medicare or Medicaid. Although Medicare does not generally cover long-term nursing care, it often covers specific services that a CCRC resident might receive, such as physician services and hospitalization. Because the financial requirements for residence are fairly strict and the costs are relatively high, very few CCRC residents are eligible for Medicaid.
How to evaluate a facility and contract
Deciding on a CCRC is a once-in-a-lifetime choice, and it is a decision that should be made carefully. Many communities allow prospective residents to experience life at the facility. Each community has an agreement or contract that lays out the services provided. You should make sure you understand the contract before signing, and you would be well advised to seek legal or financial counsel before entering into any agreement.

For a checklist of questions to ask of CCRCs, click here.

For a 2016 New York Times article on CCRCs and how to evaluate them, click here.

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Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs)

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CCRCs offer the entire residential continuum--from independent housing to assisted living to round-the-clock nursing services--under one "roof". Residents pay an entry fee and an adjustable monthly rent in return for the guarantee of care for the rest of their life.

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Form of "housing with services" offering a range of housing and service amenities (can be market rate or subsidized)

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Carefree Living of St. Cloud is located in a quiet residential neighborhood. Our community is served by public transportation and is close to medical services, shopping and entertainment. Our building contains spacious lounge areas, a beauty/barber shop, chapel with scheduled religious services, library area and a craft room. We have outdoor walking paths and an outdoor patio.
Our monthly rental fee includes:

A furnished living unit with private bath

Personal laundry and maid service

Linens, towels, soaps

Planned activities

An emergency call system in each unit

All utilities except telephone

24 hour staffing and nightly security checks

Lounge with cable television

Library/reading area

Craft/activities room

Whirlpool therapeutic bath

Piano

Beauty/barber shop service at attractive rates

Outdoor walking path and terrace area

Resident parking area

Our rates can also be daily, or weekly and no lease is
required.
Carefree Living, St. Cloud
1225 East Division Street
St. Cloud, MN 56304
Phone: 320-251-6483
Fax: 320-251-2714

Contact: Nancy Webster-Smith, Executive Director

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Nursing Home (Sub Acute/Short-Term Care)

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Nursing Home (Sub Acute/Short-Term Care)

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Short-term stays for rehab care - often a separate section of a nursing home.

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Patient Suites and Amenities | Rapid Recovery & Aquatic Center

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Rapid Recovery's new building houses 60 private suites in a comfortable, soothing environment without the noise and foot traffic common to hospitals.

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AFC, ALFs, etc geared toward a specific population (e.g.,, persons with dementia, persons with developmental disabilities)

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Talahi Nursing And Rehab Center is a medium-sized nursing home facility in Saint Cloud, Minnesota ( Stearns county). The Nursing Home Site profile for Talahi Nursing And Rehab Center includes: Pricing, Visiting / Business Hours, Resident Health and Wellness, Ratings, Activities, Comparisons, Directions, Surveys, and CMS Reviews.

They have 77 beds and a daily average of 57.9 residents (which would leave,on average, 19 beds available). Talahi Nursing And Rehab Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid and are classified as a For profit - Corporation ownership. They offer both family and residential councils. They are not located inside a hospital. They do not belong to a continuing care community.

Talahi Nursing And Rehab Center received an overall rating from CMS of 2 stars compared to the MN average of 3.7 and a National average of 3.32. Ratings from residents, family members, and visitors to our site are available below. We encourage you to leave one of your own if you are familiar with their services. We also recommend giving them a call to address any additional senior and nursing care questions you may have after reviewing their Nursing Home Site profile.

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Due to COVID-19, many nursing homes have new procedures and changing (if any) visiting hours in place. As such we have temporarily removed any visiting hours we provide to avoid confusion. We advise calling Talahi Nursing And Rehab Center to see what their current protocols for visiting and placement appointments are.

Talahi Nursing And Rehab Center COVID-19 Info

The first confirmed case of COVID-19 amongst residents for Talahi Nursing And Rehab Center was Week 15 - Aug 30.
In total, which is not necessarily a number of currently infected patients, 35 resident cases and 32 staff cases of confirmed COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) according to reporting from CMS. In our most recent data (Week 29 - which ended on: Dec 6) they reported 2 new cases.
Click to view Saint Cloud and Talahi Nursing And Rehab Center COVID-19 Weekly Totals
Covid-19 Cases for: Week 29 - Dec 6

New Weekly Resident Cases:

2

Overall Total Resident Cases:

35

Overall Total Staff Cases:

32

Covid-19 Cases for: Week 28 - Nov 29

New Weekly Resident Cases:

0

Overall Total Resident Cases:

33

Overall Total Staff Cases:

31

Covid-19 Cases for: Week 27 - Nov 22

New Weekly Resident Cases:

1

Overall Total Resident Cases:

33

Overall Total Staff Cases:

30

Covid-19 Cases for: Week 26 - Nov 15

New Weekly Resident Cases:

10

Overall Total Resident Cases:

32

Overall Total Staff Cases:

28
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Overall Rating: 2/5 (Full Ratings Below)

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Talahi Nursing And Rehab Center Profile Overview

Phone, Directions, and Map

They are located at the following address: 1717 University Drive Southeast in Saint Cloud Minnesota 56304.
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They can be reached by phone at (320) 251-9120.
Quality of care, CMS Ratings, Services, Staffing, and Top-rated Facilities can be viewed below.

Prices and Length of Stay

The average length of stay at Talahi Nursing And Rehab Center is approximately 17.6 days. (this may include both short and long-term care (LTC) visits).

According to our latest records from CMS, the average daily amount billed by Talahi Nursing And Rehab Center to Medicare is $403.05 per day (compared to a Minnesota average of $622.65) and Medicare reimbursed them an average of $307.23 per day (after any deductible and coinsurance). It is worth mentioning that Medicare pays for what they deem as 'medically necessary' skilled nursing care. You can learn more Here.

Please note that the pricing above is the average billed to Medicare. Each person and case is unique. (Supplemental Insurance / Medicare Advantage Plans, single or double rooms, etc). If you are interested in this facility you should contact Talahi Nursing And Rehab Center directly for exact pricing and what options are available for you or your loved one's personal care needs.

Health and Demographics

The average age at Talahi Nursing And Rehab Center is approximately 80 years old.

The last time this data was collected they cared for at least 16 men and 23 women in a one year period that received Medicare benefits. This number fluctuates with each new resident.
Percentage of patients at Talahi Nursing And Rehab Center with the following conditions:
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Additional Care Home Services & Info

Medicare and Medicaid participation for Talahi Nursing And Rehab Center began on Feb 01, 1987.

Special care beds for patients with Alzheimer's are available.

Services Provided by Talahi Nursing And Rehab Center include:
Dietary, Housekeeping, Mental Health, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physician, Physician Extender, Podiatry, Physical Therapy, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Therapeutic Activities, Therapeutic Qualified Activities

Ownership Changes: 1
Last Ownership Change: 06-01-2013
Medicaid ID: 885463000
Financial Year End: 12-31
Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC): NORIDIAN ADMIN SERVICES
CMS Regional Office: Chicago
Area: Urban
Dually Certified Beds: 77
Alzheimer's Beds: 27
Multi-Facility Name: Eden Senior Care LLC

Talahi Nursing And Rehab Center provides (per day, per resident) an average of:

Total Licensed Nursing Hours (Registered Nurses + Licensed Practical Nurses + Licensed Vocational Nurses) averages 1.53 hours per day per resident (the national average is 1.4 hours).

Additionally, a Physical Therapist (PT) is available an average of 2.22 minutes per day per resident (the national average is 6 minutes).

Additional Staffing can be viewed below. Each number represents a Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Employee of the type listed above it at Talahi Nursing And Rehab Center. Read how FTE is defined.

Medicare and Medicaid Ratings

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) does their best to provide a fair assessment of every Nursing Home, but please note these ratings are a snapshot in time.

Star ratings are often best used for basic comparisons and when deciding which facilities to visit. However, nothing beats actually visiting the nursing home yourself when possible.

Overall Rating: 2 stars

Health Inspection Rating: 1 stars

Staff Rating: 4 stars

Quality Measures Rating: 5 stars

Registered Nurses Rating: 4 stars

Long Term Stay Rating: 5 stars

Short Term Stay Rating: 5 stars

Compare these ratings with one of the highest rated nursing homes in Saint Cloud:
St Benedicts Senior Community

Ratings are out of 5 with 5 being the best and 1 being the worst.

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Talahi Nursing And Rehab Center in , has 77 beds compared to the Minnesota average of 75.3 and a National average of 106.16.

As of the last update they had a daily average of 57.9 residents compared to the MN average of 59.2 and a National average of 86.4.

This results in a 75.19% daily average occupancy rate compared to the Minnesota average of 78.62% and a national average of 81.38%.

Talahi Nursing And Rehab Center's star ratings compare as follows:

1. Overall Rating:
2 stars compared to the MN average of 3.7 and a National average of 3.32.

2. Health Inspection Rating:
1 stars compared to the MN average of 2.74 and a National average of 2.77.

3. Staffing Rating:
4 stars compared to the MN average of 4.11 and a National average of 3.14.

4. Quality Measures Rating:
5 stars compared to the MN average of 4.03 and a National average of 3.62.

5. RN Only Rating:
4 stars compared to the MN average of 4.21 and a National average of 3.15.

6. Long Term Stay Rating:
5 stars compared to the MN average of 3.67 and a National average of 3.33.

7. Short Term Stay Rating:
5 stars compared to the MN average of 3.16 and a National average of 3.12.

Averaging the available ratings gives an aggregate star rating of 3.71 for Talahi Nursing And Rehab Center versus the MN average of 3.66 and a national average of 3.20.

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Ownership, Operational, and Management for Talahi Nursing And Rehab Center

Stesel, Maxim

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest

Rice, Pamela

Operational/managerial Control

Smith, Marlene

Managing Employee

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Talahi Nursing And Rehab Center is a medium-sized nursing home facility in Saint Cloud, Minnesota ( Stearns county). The Nursing Home Site profile for Talahi Nursing And Rehab Center includes: Pricing, Visiting / Business Hours, Resident Health and Wellness, Ratings, Activities, Comparisons, Directions, Surveys, and CMS Reviews.

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