Independent and Assisted Living Questions
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1. What is Independent Living?
2. What is Assisted Living?
3. Does Medicare pay for Assisted Living?
4. Is Veteran's Assistance available?
5. Do you require an endowment or buy-in?
6. Are any of my expenses tax deductible?
7. Who owns Garden Plaza of Valley View?
8. Why should I choose Garden Plaza of Valley View?
9. Is there a minimum age for residence?
10. What are my choices for type of residence?
11. Are residences furnished?
12. Is transportation available?
13. Are there facilities for my guests, including overnight?
14. Do you have a Wait List Program?
1. What is Independent Living?
Most commonly referred to as "Retirement communities" seniors reside in apartments, duplexes or patio homes. Typically, Independent Living communities offer one, or two meals per day along with maintenance, housekeeping and laundry services. Most independent residents require little assistance but choose Independent Living for peace of mind as staff is available to assist with emergencies 24-hours a day. Many Independent Living communities also make routine personal care assistance accessible through home health agencies.
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2. What is Assisted Living?
Assisted Living provides a housing and health care options for seniors. Generally, most Assisted Living residents need assistance with two or more activities of daily living (ADLs) such as assistance with bathing, hygiene, dressing and medications. Popular benefits for seniors in need of Assisted Living services include increased socialization with peers, enhanced nutritional status, and greater compliance with medications.
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3. Does Medicare pay for Assisted Living?
No, Medicare does not pay for Assisted Living. However, Long Term Care Insurance policies are becoming more popular and include Assisted Living options.
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4. Is Veteran's Assistance available?
Veteran's Assistance may be available for veterans and their surviving spouses that reside in Assisted Living and/or Independent Living. To qualify, a resident must have been honorably discharged, or served 90 days on active-duty with at least one of those days served during wartime. For more information, speak with a Garden Plaza of Valley View marketing associate for details. (208) 322-0311.
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5. Do you require an endowment or buy-in?
No. To provide financial flexibility and for your convenience, Garden Plaza of Valley View apartments are rented on a month to month basis.
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6. Are any of my expenses tax deductible?
As a resident of a retirement community some or all of your personal care expenses or Assisted Living expenses may be tax deductible as medical expenses if you and/or your family meet certain criteria. For more information, refer to IRS publication 502. This publication can be accessed at www.irs.gov or by calling 1-800-829-3676.
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7. Who owns Garden Plaza of Valley View?
Garden Plaza of Valley View is privately owned and managed by Century Park Associates. Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Century Park operates high-end retirement communities throughout the country.
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8. Why should I choose Garden Plaza of Valley View?
Garden Plaza of Valley View not only meets your needs, we exceed the service you expect. We believe in our mission of tradition, service and excellence. Garden Plaza of Valley View has been serving senior in the Boise are for over 25 years and is the only true Continuum of Care Campus in Boise.
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9. Is there a minimum age for residence?
Yes, our minimum age for residence is 55.
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10. What are my choices for type of residence?
We have options to suit any level of independence you desire.
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Studio
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Deluxe Studio
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One Bedroom
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Two Bedroom
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Deluxe Suite
11. Are residences furnished?
All residences are unfurnished, allowing you to bring whatever furniture and accessories you like to decorate your new home.
12. Is transportation available?
Yes, scheduled transportation is available for medical appointments as well as shopping trips.
13. Are there facilities for my guests, including overnight?
Garden Plaza of Valley View does provide guest room services for a small fee.
14. Do you have a Wait List Program?
Yes. With our Wait List Program you can select the type of residence you desire.
