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Levels of Care
(Scroll down for frequently asked questions regarding specific levels of care.)
- What are the different levels of care offered at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown?
1. What are the different levels of care offered at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown?
Retirement Living - Residents live independently and do not require any assistance with daily living. They have access to amenities and services as desired.
Personal Care - Residents receive minimal assistance (up to one hour per day) with tasks of daily living, bathing, dressing, medication administration and appointment management.
Nursing Care - Residents receive moderate to maximum assistance with tasks of daily living (i.e. nursing home care) in the Masonic Health Care Center, with a memory support area available for those in need.
Short-term Rehabilitation Stay - Rehab services are available for residents following a qualifying hospital stay. Physical, cccupational, speech and respiratory therapy can be provided, with emphasis placed on discharge planning to home.
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Retirement Living FAQs
- How old must I be to place my name on the priority list?
- Who is eligible, and what are the criteria for admission to retirement living?
- How much time do I have to move from my current home after I select my new home at Masonic Village?
- Is there someone available to assist in answering my
questions surrounding my personal financial situation?
- Is there sufficient parking for more than one automobile?
- Is there other transportation available?
- Will my monthly service fee or rental fee increase in
the future?
- What added financial security does Masonic Village offer to residents?
- As a resident, will I receive preferred access to the Masonic Health Care Center should I need it in the future?
- What is your pet policy?
1. How old must I be to place my name on the priority list?
If you are between the ages of 55 and 59, you may place your name on the pre-age qualified list. Those on the pre-age qualified list automatically will be placed on the priority list for the accommodation(s) of their choice at age 60.
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2. Who is eligible, and what are the criteria for admission to retirement living?
Applicants to retirement living must be 60 years of age or older. For married couples, one spouse needs to be age 60 and the other at least age 55. Applicants must maintain health, safety and financial requirements of tenancy.
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3. How much time do I have to move from my current home after I select my new home at Masonic Village?
You will have three to four months, and Masonic Village has various resources which may assist you in the transition.
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4. Is there someone available to assist in answering my
questions surrounding my personal financial situation?
Yes. Our staff is available to discuss your personal financial situation with you throughout the transition process.
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5. Is there sufficient parking for more than one automobile?
Yes. In addition, Masonic Village has a designated parking area for you to maintain your RV/motor home at no additional charge.
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6. Is there other transportation available?
Yes. Residents who are able to ride without assistance may use our shuttle service for transportation throughout the campus and local community. We also offer transportation to off-campus appointments at a nominal charge.
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7. Will my monthly service fee or rental fee increase in
the future?
Typically, yes. In order to maintain our high quality services, we generally increase our fees annually; however, you would receive a 60-day notice of any such change.
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8. What added financial security does Masonic Village offer to residents?
Masonic Village provides support to those individuals who may no longer be able to afford their services at some point in the future for reasons beyond their control. We require you to maintain your eligibility for Medicaid and other third-party reimbursements to help cover the cost of your services.
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9. As a resident, will I receive preferred access to the Masonic Health Care Center should I need it in the future?
Yes. All residents receive preferred access to the Masonic Health Care Center on a fee-for-service basis if their medical condition(s) meet the appropriate guidelines.
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10. What is your pet policy?
Pets, up to two, are permitted. Contact us for specific guidelines based on your preferred living accommodation.
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Personal Care & Nursing Services FAQs
- If my funds deplete, will I need to leave the Masonic Village?
- If my assets have depleted, will I receive money on a monthly basis?
- Does Masonic Village require a power of attorney and a
living will for admission?
- Will I have a roommate when living at the Masonic Village?
- What type of transportation does Masonic Village provide?
- What is your pet policy?
- What types of enhancement therapies does Masonic Village offer?
1. If my funds deplete, will I need to leave the Masonic Village?
Generous donations enable the Masonic Villages to provide services regardless of your financial means. We require you to maintain your eligibility for Medicaid and other third-party reimbursement to cover the costs for your services. Our staff will help you apply for all available funds.
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2. If my assets have depleted, will I receive money on a monthly basis?
In the Freemasons Building personal care area and the Masonic Health Care Center, you will receive a monthly allowance to take care of incidental expenses, such as stamps, long distance phone calls, candy, etc. These funds can be deposited into a personal care account for safekeeping.
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3. Does Masonic Village require a power of attorney and a
living will for admission?
No; however, we encourage all residents to have a general, durable power of attorney and a living will. It is important to have someone appointed to make medical and financial decisions should you become unable to do so.
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4. Will I have a roommate when living at the Masonic Village?
In Freemasons Building (personal care) and the Masonic Health Care Center, you may need to share a double suite with another resident until a private suite opens.
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5. What type of transportation does Masonic Village provide?
Shuttles provide transportation around campus and for residents (who are able to ride without assistance) to go on various outings and trips to shopping centers. We also offer transportation to off-campus appointments at an additional charge.
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6. What is your pet policy?
Birds and fish are permitted in some suites. Companion pets live in various areas of the Masonic Health Care Center and Freemasons Building.
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7. What types of enhancement therapies does Masonic Village offer?
You have the opportunity to enjoy music therapy, pet therapy, remotivation therapy, therapeutic recreation and sensory stimulation.
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