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How much does NBA California Christian Home cost? |
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The Home is very cost-competitive when compared to other retirement
facilities of its kind. The fact that you pay no large up-front fee makes NBA California
Christian Home an even better value.
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When you move in, do you have to turn all of your assets over to
NBA California Christian Home? |
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No major investment of assets is required.
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Are there any activities at the Home? |
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Actually, many residents have been known to happily complain
that there are too many activities to choose from: Bible study, educational and recreational activities, off-campus
excursions to the theater and the beach.
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Is the NBA California Christian Home a low-income retirement community? |
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The Home is not a HUD or low-income subsidized facility. Currently, we do
not accept persons on SSI. There are some Medi-Cal admissions into our Skilled Nursing
Center when Medi-Cal beds are available.
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Are there any age restrictions on when you can move in? |
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Residents must be 60 years of age or older. There is no upper age limit.
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Can you move to NBA California Christian Home if you use a canes, walker or
wheelchair? |
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Our residents may use canes, walkers or wheelchairs in many living areas.
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Does the Home only accept members of the Christian Church Disciples of
Christ? |
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While many of our residents are Christian Church members, we currently
have more than 17 different denominations represented at the Home.
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Can residents have their own automobiles at the Home? |
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Yes, many of our residents have their own cars. For those who don't, we
offer transportation to medical and dental appointments within a six-mile radius, and
weekly grocery shopping trips.
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Can I bring my own furniture? |
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Yes, all apartments are unfurnished. Efficiency kitchens are provided in
Rose Manor and all garden apartments.
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What meals are included? |
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In Rose Manor and garden apartments two meals per day, in assisted living and care center,
three meals per day are provided.
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Can I have my own telephone? |
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Yes, residents have their own private phones, which do not go through the
central switchboard.
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Do I need to sign in and out every time I leave the building? |
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No, we do not have a sign-out procedure. Because we are a licensed
retirement facility (RCFE) we would like to know when you are gone from the premises
should we need to get in touch with you.
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Can I keep my HMO or personal doctor? |
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The Home has a medical director who is available in case of an emergency.
However, all residents use their own personal physician whether they have Medicare or an
HMO.
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Must applicants qualify financially every year, or be required to leave? |
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Applicants are required to qualify only one time: upon admittance. An
annual financial update is required.
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Will the Home ask you to leave if you run out of funds? |
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Our contract states that your residence is a month-to-month agreement.
However, the financial qualification process and the availability of the Fellowship of
John and other benevolent care funds have never made it necessary to ask a resident to
leave because of an inability to pay.
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Do you have cable? |
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Yes, it's included in the services provided.
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Do you have computer access? |
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Yes, we also provide a computer station for our residents.
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