FAQ
What is the maximum number of residents at Tanglewood?
Tanglewood's maximum population is 12 residents.
Does Tanglewood take men or women?
Tanglewood accepts both men and women.
Will a resident at Tanglewood have a roommate?
No. All residents at Tanglewood have private rooms.
What is the staff to patient ratio at Tanglewood?
The staffing ratio at Tanglewood is 2 direct caregivers for 12 residents. (When conditions warrant, the staff ratio at night, from 9pm to 7am, is 1 direct caregiver for 12 residents with an additional caregiver on-call.) In addition, our manager is present at the facility a minimum of 40 hours per week. Residents occasionally need more care than this and temporarily require one to one care. If that becomes necessary, one to one care is available and is charged at an hourly rate.
If a resident's condition worsen, does that resident have to move to nursing home or another facility?
No. We understand that residents with Alzhiemer's disease and other forms of dementia will decline and we strive to do everything possible to keep residents at Tanglewood until they pass away. We hope that the move to Tanglewood is the last move a family has to make. Over the years we have been very successful at achieving this goal.
If a resident needs hospice care at the end of life, do hospice companies come to Tanglewood to treat residents?
Yes. With the help of hospice, most late-stage residents pass away peacefully at Tanglewood, in their own room surrounded by family or friends.
Can a resident bring their own furniture to Tanglewood?
Yes. Although Tanglewood provides residents with a fully furnished room, the resident may bring some or all of their own furniture to outfit their room. Residents are also free to decorate the walls of their room as they wish.
Can Tanglewood accommodate a resident who has diabetes?
Yes. Tanglewood can provide a sugar-free diet to diabetic residents. Tanglewood staff can also conduct blood sugar tests and administer subcutaneous insulin shots for residents.
Should a resident bring money or other valuables to Tanglewood?
No. A resident will not need money at Tanglewood. Any expenses required on a field trip will be paid for by Tanglewood. Please only bring valuables which are absolutely necessary such as dentures, eyeglasses and hearing aides. If a resident wears an expensive ring, please exchange it for a costume replica.
What if a resident becomes incontinent?
Almost all dementia residents become incontinent. Despite frequent prompting from staff, eventually dementia residents will have to use an undergarment. When this occurs, a monthly upgrade charge will be imposed due to the disproportional amount of staff time required by this condition. In addition, the costs of undergarments will be passed along and will appear on the monthly bill.
When does Tanglewood bill for services?
Tanglewood sends out bills on or about the 16th of every month. The bill will include the monthly fee and any upgrades for the upcoming month. It will also include any incidental expenses incurred by the resident.
Is the security deposit refundable?
Yes. The security deposit is 100% refundable less any unpaid rent or damage.
What does the base fee include at Tanglewood?
1. A single, fully furnished, private room (with in-room access to cable television)
2. Personal care and supervision
a. provided pursuant to an individualized plan of care constantly reviewed and updated;
b. including coordinating and documenting visits from all medical personnel
c. including assistance with all necessary medical services, under physician’s supervision.
3. Assistance as necessary with all activities of daily living including:
a. dressing
b. grooming
c. bathing
d. toileting
4. Medication administration and maintenance, including:
a. administering medications at the correct time and in the correct dose
b. tracking and recording all medications;
c. calling in refills and renewing prescriptions. (including delivery).
5. All meals and snacks
a. including residents personal preferences;
b. when necessary, prepared pursuant to residents’ medical requirements including
(1) diabetic menus,
(2) soft and pureed diets,
(3) nutritional supplements.
6. Complete laundry services
7. Housekeeping services
8. Meaningful activities including
a. field trips for shopping, restaurants, parks, museums, cider mills, sports, theaters, spas etc;
b. horse therapy at Tanglewood’s handicapped accessible barn;
c. activities which include residents’ families such as luncheons, parties and barbecues;
d. gardening;
e. walks and golf cart rides around Tanglewood’s 20 acres of woods, fields and pastures;
f. visiting musicians;
g. exercise therapy
h. pet therapy
i. specific activities based on resident’s abilities, personal hobbies and preferences.
What activities are available at Tanglewood?
Activities which include residents’ families such as luncheons, parties and barbecues;
d. gardening;
e. walks and golf cart rides around Tanglewood’s 20 acres of woods, fields and pastures;
f. visiting musicians;
g. exercise therapy
h. pet therapy
i. specific activities based on resident’s abilities, personal hobbies and preferences.
Can a resident continue to see their own doctor?
Yes. Tanglewood does however, recommend developing a relationship with a visiting physician who can take over a resident's care when the resident can no longer travel to see an office-based physician.
Do families have to take residents home for the holidays?
Although families are certainly free to take residents home at any time, residents can remain at Tanglewood for the holidays if they wish. The facility is decorated for major holidays andTanglewood staff will prepare a wonderful holiday dinner and celebrate the holiday with the residents.
Are resident's families responsible for obtaining and refilling medications?
No. These responsibilities are assumed by Tanglewood and included in the base monthly fee.
If a resident has difficulty traveling, are there doctors and other medical providers who will come to Tanglewood to treat a resident?
Yes. Physicians, nurses and therapists will visit residents at Tanglewood.
Will a podiatrist come to Tanglewood to treat residents?
Yes. A podiatrist visits Tanglewood approximately every six weeks to care for the residents' feet and to attend to any foot problems that may develop.
Can residents bring their own pets?
Unfortunately, no. But residents' families are welcomed to bring pets to Tanglewood to visit and Tanglewood does have an active pet therapy program for residents.
Does Tanglewood require residents to sign a long-term contract?
No. Residents stay at Tanglewood on a month to month basis. If a resident or their family need to move from Tanglewood, they need only give 30 days written notice.
Can Tanglewood accommodate wheel-chair bound residents?
ButtonYes. Tanglewood is completely handicapped accessible and can easily accommodate residents in wheelchairs. There is no additional charge for residents in wheelchairs provided the resident can bear their own weight and, with the help of one staff member, stand and pivot during a transfer. If a resident cannot bear their own weight and requires two staff members to assist during transfers, a monthly upgrade charge will be assessed. The charge is imposed because of the disproportional amount of staff time required by this condition.
Will Medicare pay for long-term care at Tanglewood Assisted Living?
No. Medicare pays for many types of medical care for residents over the age of 65. Although Medicare will pay for short term rehabilitation stays (generally less than 100 days) at nursing homes, it will not pay for long-term care.
