Frequently Asked Questions

Is it time for me to consider Assisted Living?

Assisted living can be beneficial for senior adults who need help in one or more of these areas:

Are you unsteady on your feet or prone to falls?
Do you use a walker or wheelchair?
Are you experiencing increased forgetfulness or mild confusion?
Have you experienced some vision loss?
Have you had a change in appetite, notice weight loss?
Do you have a difficult time with meal preparation?
Are you lonely and frequently isolated from friends and family?
Do you need help with dressing and bathing?
Are you experiencing problems with incontinence?
Is it difficult or impossible to keep up with your home and bills?
Do you need a safety network for nearby assistance on a daily basis?
Are you looking for an option other than moving in with your adult children?
Is there a desire for a less expensive alternative to home health and skilled nursing?
Are there signs of needing living assistance 24 hours a day?

What's included for Assisted Living Residents?

A personalized level of daily assistance (e.g. bathing, grooming and dressing, taking medication, moving through your home, mealtime assistance, etc.)
3 restaurant-style meals per day
All utilities
Weekly housekeeping services
Weekly laundry service for bed linens and towels
24-hour on-site nursing staff
Emergency response system
Social, religious, educational, recreational and wellness programs and activities
On-site gym with fitness equipment and classes
Scheduled transportation to medical appointments
Scheduled transportation to group outings and events

It is important to consider all of your current living expenses, as well as future costs that will be covered when you live in a Valor community, including:

Rent or mortgage
Property taxes
Homeowner’s insurance (you may obtain your own renter’s insurance)
HOA or neighborhood fees
Lawn care & snow removal
Trash removal
Home repairs
Utilities
Transportation
Local gym membership, fitness & exercise equipment and/or classes
Groceries
In-home emergency call system

What's included for Independent Living Residents?

How do you address those who cannot care for themselves, whether it’s bathing, dressing, or susceptible to frequent falls?

Valor Health Network is what the name says. In our Network we provide Therapy services daily at each community to assess and assist your needs.

Do you accept walkers and wheelchairs?

Yes. Our rooms and common areas are designed to accommodate this type of equipment so Residents can attend our community meals and events.

How do you address Residents with increased forgetfulness and confusion?

Many of our communities offer secured Memory Care units with specifically trained staff to meet those Residents needs.

What kind of Nutrition program exists to address poor appetite and weight loss?

In addition to our nurturing Dining Services Staff that pays attention to the food consumption of everyone in the Dining Room, Valor Health Network provides Registered Dietitian Nutritionists who are either available daily via phone or during routine visits to the communities for nutritional assessments and recommendations.

What do you do for those that are lonely and feel isolated?

Our Staff at each facility is very engaged in the everyday life of the Residents. We offer one-on-one visits as well as a variety of programs to entertain and stimulate the mental and physical well-being of each Resident.

When Residents can no longer take care of their surroundings, what options are available at the Assisted Living Communities?

Valor Health Network provides Housekeeping, Laundry and Maintenance Services. These amenities will be addressed in the Level of Care determined by each community.

What is the “Safety Network” you have for Residents?

Call Light Systems are installed in every Resident’s room for assistance to come and address their needs. We schedule licensed and certified staff around the clock and have security systems at every door to the building.

How can I plan ahead?

You can never know for sure when you will need assisted living or independent living care, but an unexpected accident, illness, or injury can change your needs, sometimes suddenly. The best time to think about care is before you need it.

Planning for the possibility of assisted living or independent living care gives you time to learn about services in your community and what they cost. It also allows you to make important decisions while you are still able including health, legal, and financial decisions.

What can I expect once I am admitted into your facility?

Every person who comes to a Valor Health Community has unique needs and preferences.
Our team of professionals meet with new residents and their families to assess current healthcare needs and create a Personalized Service Plan. This plan may include resident or family concerns, as well as recommended assistance with daily activities or personal care services, all coordinated by our 24-hour on-site licensed nursing staff.

We encourage open communication and teamwork between our residents, their families, physicians and staff to create the ultimate healthcare environment, now and over time.

What should I bring with me?

Our apartments come unfurnished, so you can customize your own living space. You will need to furnish a bedroom, living room, kitchenette area, and bathroom. Besides furniture and décor items, you will also need your own clothing and personal care items. Please ask our admissions team for assistance on what to bring upon admission. We offer both private and companion rooms with bathrooms in all rooms. All our rooms are carpeted and spacious, with a variety of sizes of rooms available.