07/28/2026
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💙 Frequently Asked Questions About Assisted Living at The Homestead 💙
We know that planning for assisted living comes with many questions. Here are answers to some of the most common ones we receive:
💲 How do I pay for Assisted Living?
The Homestead is a private-pay community. Unfortunately, traditional health insurance does not cover assisted living services.
📋 Do you accept Long-Term Care Insurance?
Yes! If you have a long-term care insurance policy, we are happy to work with your provider.
🏛️ Do you accept Medicaid?
At this time, we do not accept Medicaid. We will likely pursue certification in 2028.
📝 How do I get on the deposit list?
A $250 refundable deposit secures your place on our list. Your spot never expires, and you may remain on the list as long as you'd like. If you decide to be removed, your full deposit is refunded. If you move into our community, the $250 is applied toward your first month's rent.
What’s the benefit of being on the “deposit list” or “wait list”?
There's a great benefit to being on our deposit list. For one, your name never expires from the list, you remain on our list indefinitely unless you request to be removed. You’re not out anything since the $250 is fully refunded if you never move in and if you do move in, it is applied to your first month. Most importantly, the sooner you get on the list the better because although you may not be ready to move in right now, in two or three years that need may present and you would be higher on the list than any individual that joined it after you. When the Homestead is full, we follow the list for incoming admissions in the order they present and for room preference selection.
I’ve heard there’s a long deposit list, how long will it take before I can move in?
While we do have a lengthy list of individuals on the deposit list, they are all in varying stages of readiness when it comes to moving in. We currently have vacancies in both Assisted Living as well as Memory Care and could admit within the same week if needed.
🏡 Is there a community fee?
Yes. There is a one-time $1,500 community fee that helps cover the maintenance and upkeep of your apartment and our community. This is a standard fee for most assisted living facilities.
💵 Do I need to have two years' worth of funds available before moving in?
Proof that you have assets to cover approximately two years of residency is required as part of the qualification process, but this payment is not due at the time of admission. At move-in, we collect the one-time community fee, your prorated rent for the current month, and the following month's rent. After that, rent is due on a monthly basis.
🧮How is my rate calculated?
Rent is calculated based on two factors: 1. the room size you select and 2. the level of care needed. We reevaluate quarterly to ensure the amount due encompasses improvements and declines that occur over time.
💲Do charges get added for things like laundry, meals, cable, wifi, etc?
Our rates are simple with no hidden fees. Regardless of what level of care is required, all meals are included as well as laundry, care, housekeeping, and even cable and wifi.
👫Do you offer a discount if my spouse is moving in as well?
We do! Our “second person rate” provides a significant discount, and the couple remains eligible for this discount each month as long as the two individuals reside at The Homestead.
🍽️What if I don’t like what the kitchen is serving that day?
We are proud to offer restaurant style dining, so this is never a problem. Daily specials will be featured but we also have a menu available so you can choose what sounds good to you the moment you sit down to eat.
🫶Do you have memory care?
We have a state of the art memory care unit that is secure for safe wandering and equipped with a beautifully secured garden court. Words don’t do it justice so we invite you to tour our building so you can see first hand the level of thought and detail within this special area.
❓Have additional questions? We're here to help! Contact The Homestead to learn more about our community, schedule a tour, or speak with our team. We'd be happy to guide you through every step of the process. 💙 740-295-8880
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