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Frequently Asked Questions
- Must I have a minimum amount of assets to be eligible for admission to the Star Points Building or Valley Care Masonic Center?
- Is there a deposit, entrance or application fee for the nursing services or assisted living areas?
- What are the different levels of service offered at the Masonic Village at Sewickley?
- If my funds deplete, will I be asked to leave the Star Points Building or Valley Care Masonic Center?
- When would the resident or responsible party be advised to apply for Medical Assistance (MA) and how is this done?
1. Must I have a minimum amount of assets to be eligible for admission to the Star Points Building or Valley Care Masonic Center?
No. There is no required amount of money necessary to enter the Star Points Building or the Valley Care Masonic Center. However, the Masonic Village at Sewickley does require that all applicants maintain eligibility for Medical Assistance, Medicare and other third-party payers by not transferring or giving away assets. Medical Assistance guidelines indicate that they will look back 36 months for transfer of assets.
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2. Is there a deposit, entrance or application fee for the nursing services or assisted living areas?
No. A deposit, entrance or application fee is not required.
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3. What are the different levels of service offered at the Masonic Village at Sewickley?
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.
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4. If my funds deplete, will I be asked to leave the Star Points Building or Valley Care Masonic Center?
No. Fraternal support enables the Masonic Villages to service eligible individuals as part of our Mission of Love. As long as you maintain your eligibility for Medicaid and other third-party reimbursement, you will not be asked to leave based solely on your financial means. The Masonic Village will help you to apply for all funds available for the services provided.
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5. When would the resident or responsible party be advised to apply for Medical Assistance (MA) and how is this done?
The Medical Assistance application process should start when a skilled nursing resident has approximately $20,000 in total resources remaining. At this time, the resident or responsible party would contact the Medical Assistance Coordinator at (412) 741-1400, ext. 3000, to initiate the application process for Medical Assistance.
The MA Coordinator will forward a packet to the resident's power of attorney or responsible party. The packet includes the Medical Assistance application, along with a checklist of documentation required to complete and/or accompany it. An appointment should be made with the MA Coordinator to review the completed application and documentation, answer questions, complete the applicable direct deposit forms and review steps that will be followed in processing the application with the Allegheny County Assistance Office.
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