Frequently Asked Questions
Villas (Single Family Homes & Duplexes)
What is the advantage of selling my home and purchasing a Villa?
Many advantages. First of all, you are downsizing and eliminating exterior maintenance. You are now going to enjoy the retirement you have dreamed about.
What is the continuum of care offered when you purchase a Villa?
Upon the purchase of a Villa, this means that when the time comes when you may have to downsize further to an apartment or go to our assisted living facility or our Nursing Home, you are a priority admission. You or your family does not have to look further for placement or worry about a wait list for entry.
Who pays the real estates taxes?
Your real estate taxes are prorated the first year and they become the responsibility of the individual owner thereafter.
Are pets allowed in a Villa?
Yes, please check with us for the restrictions.
Are the Villas age restrictive?
Yes, they are. One person of a couple must be 55 to reside in a Villa.
What privileges are offered with the purchase of a Villa?
You are welcome to join any activities at our other facilities, use the scheduled transportation, or designated common areas on the campus.
Estates (Elegant Retirement Apartments)
Is there an endowment fee?
No, it is a month-to-month rental rate—no endowment fee requested. A deposit is required however, which is transferable to our other campus facilities.
What is included with the month-to-month rent?
The monthly rental fee includes: 2 meals per day, weekly housekeeping, scheduled transportation to and from shopping and other activities, beauty/barber shop, all utilities including satellite TV (excluding telephone), complete building and grounds maintenance, and peace of mind for your family knowing someone is at our desk 24 hours per day.
How quickly may I rent an apartment?
Apartments are rented upon availability. If there is not an apartment available at that particular moment, you may pay your deposit and be placed on our waiting list. As an apartment becomes available, you will be called at which time you may accept or decline.
I’m using a cane/walker. Am I allowed admission to the retirement apartments?
Yes, if you are independent with the use of a cane/walker and your physician deems you appropriate for independent living.
Do you offer garages/carports for vehicles?
Liberty Estates offers garages.
What activities are offered?
Many different activities are offered at different facilities such as: card games, fitness, outings at various restaurants and theaters, casinos, etc.
Hawthorne Inn (Assisted Living)
How do your prices compare to your competitors?
The prices at the Hawthorne Inn are much less than what you would typically find at a nursing home. The prices vary with the services that each individual needs. Prices are reasonably set and are a great value!
What is included in the price?
We offer different levels of care and the price would change according to the amount of services needed. Prices always include monthly rental of suite or apartment, three meals a day, all utilities (except telephone), cable TV, and social and recreational activities.
Do we accept Medicaid payments?
No, at the Hawthorne Inn we are not Medicaid Certified.
Do you offer respite care?
Yes, many families are so pleased to have a temporary place for their loved one to be while they enjoy their vacation. There is no need to worry if Mom/Dad remembered to take his/her medication or have eaten nutritious meals. We also have short-term stays for those re-cooperating after a hospital stay.
Manor Court (Skilled Nursing Care)
Can Dad/Mom leave the facility with us?
Yes, the residents are free to come and go as they please.
If Dad or Mom spends his/her money down to the point where he/she can no longer afford the Manor, what would we do?
The Manor will be Medicaid certified. Please check for availability of a Medicaid certified bed.
Can Dad/Mom have a private room?
Our skilled nursing facility offers private and semi-private rooms. Please contact us for availability.
What about the meals, do we have a choice of what to eat?
A choice of entrée is offered to each resident with each meal and accommodates special diets.
Do you have satellite TV?
Yes, we have satellite TV and it’s included in the daily room rate.