This is a very common response when the subject of a senior living community is brought up. Many people feel this way. However, the key is for your Mother to move when she is more independent and able to enjoy everything Monte Vista Village has to offer. Waiting too long to make this decision often means a decision is made in a crisis mode. We have found that seniors who make this choice earlier, get to do just that – make a choice about their senior community – rather than family making a snap decision in an emergency situation.
Finally, once the move has taken place, the majority of our residents are relieved and happy with their decision. Most say, "I wish I had moved sooner," because they have more time for themselves, family, and less responsibility and stress without a house, yard, cooking, cleaning, or more.
We have staff who conducts a new resident orientation. They also work with residents to answer questions and help residents get settled. Additionally, a resident "Welcoming Committee" greets new residents and invites them to the dining room, activities, outings, and more.
Monte Vista Village has a residential care license, which allows us to offer a la carte health care services to our Independent Living. This program is wonderful for individuals who have some health care needs, including medication assistance, bathing assistance and more, but who aren’t ready for a traditional assisted living.
This fiscally responsible approach lets residents pay for health care services they need when they need them. Beyond the expanded services available in Independent Living, we have an Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing in our community.
Monte Vista Village is compatible with most long term care insurance policies, even in Independent Living, since it is licensed resident care. Your father may draw his benefits when he meets the activity of daily living requirements established in his policy.
Our staff is available to everyone 24-hours a day, seven days a week. We also offer an emergency response system in the apartments. For example, in the event of an emergency in Independent Living, staff trained to assess and handle the situation responds to the call for help.
The decision to move to a senior living community is enormous, and for many it can be stressful and overwhelming. There are steps you can take to ensure your parents' transition is smooth, comfortable, and seamless. To begin, many have an unrealistic stereotype of senior living communities – the old vision of a "nursing home" no longer exists.
Communities like Monte Visa Village are a place for people to thrive, grow, experience new adventures, make new friends, and more, while enjoying the privacy and comfort of their own apartment home. What you can do to help your parents – whether their move is in a month or longer – is to make a future plan.
In touring Monte Vista Village, your goal isn’t to push them into a move; it is to help them make a future plan. You can encourage their decision by showing your support and being actively involved in the educational process. Tour communities with them, plan their furniture placement in the apartment, experience the dining program, and talk with residents and staff. Once your parents see Monte Vista Village is not a "nursing home," they will feel much more at ease with this decision.
Each small step you take towards their future plan is a step in the right direction.
Our goal at Monte Vista Village is to have every resident enjoy each day to the fullest while maintaining the maximum amount of independence and well-being. At Monte Vista Village, you can remain in your apartment home and add service packages as your needs change, or choose an Assisted Living studio in one of our two Assisted Living cottages. With our variety of services available in Independent Living, Assisted Living and Skilled Care, our residents needs will be met from today through the future.
At Monte Vista Village, your family and friends are always welcome! We strongly encourage and support family and friends visiting and staying in touch. They can visit whenever they would like and we have a private dining room for family meals or celebrations.
We know you will appreciate and enjoy our many services including fine meals with daily menu choices and a salad bar, housekeeping and linen service, transportation, and an emergency call system.
