Assisted Living FAQs
What is Assisted Living?
Assisted Living provides a unique combination of housing and services that enhances consumer dignity and choice. Personal assistance may be at minimum or be with the full continuum of all activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting, and ambulating. Whether more or less, assisted living residents can be as independent as they choose.
What services are available in the assisted living community?
A full range of care and medical services are available to include: housekeeping, laundry service, 3 delicious meals/snacks per day, medication and healthcare management, person-centered activities, scheduled transportation, in-house physician(s), and in-house home-health services. A unique opportunity to have all basic needs met in one place!
What services are NOT available in the assisted living community?
The assisted living community is NOT a nursing home and does not provide 24-hour care by a registered nurse. Residents do NOT have 24-hour per day, one-on-one supervision by a registered nurse or any other healthcare professional. Residents do have certified personal care aides within the building at all times that respond to resident needs. The community, however, does provide a registered nurse that is available for on-going consultation and evaluation of resident care needs. Please speak with your physician to be sure assisted living is the right level of care for you.
What services are covered in the monthly lease rate?
All room and board services are included in the monthly lease rate, these services include: laundry service, housekeeping, laundry service, meals/snacks, healthcare management, activities, and scheduled transportation.
Does my family-member qualify for assisted living?
Please seek the advice of a physician and have him/her contact our community with any questions if necessary.
Are there any amenities offered at Shallotte Assisted Living that are not offered at other assisted living communities?
Shallotte Assisted Living prides itself in being one of a few assisted living communities in the state that offers in-house physician services. Our residents have access to a nurse in their home on a daily basis as well as physicians(s) and other health care professionals on a weekly basis. Our assisted living model empowers residents to feel at home because they recieve their services at home. Our community is not operated by a multi-facility chain.
My family-member has fallen in the past, will the assisted living community prevent falls in the future?
We can not make guarantees that your family member or loved one will not fall or have any type of accident while residing in the commmunity. We can, however, offer alternatives and choices for you and your family member to reduce risks associated with falls and accidents.
Will my family member have one-on-one supervision?
No, the assisted living residence does not provide one-on-one supervision. Certified personal care aides are availabe in the building to assist residents with their needs.
Does Shallotte Assisted Living have a secure step-up unit for persons with dementia-type disorders?
Not at this time, however, look for updates in the near future regarding our development.
Can I take my family member home with me for the weekend or on trips/outings?
Absolutely, independence is promoted in the assisted living community. The community, as healthcare manager, will want to have contact with you or your family member as necessary in case of emergencies or treatment changes.
Does the assisted living community allow pets?
Yes, however, a pet deposit and monthly fee is required.
I live out of North Carolina and am moving into the area, how do I apply for North Carolina Medicaid for my family member?
Medicaid applications and inquiries are made at county departments of social services. Brunswick County Department of Social Services in Bolivia may be reached at 910-253-2077. Columbus County Department of Social Services in Whiteville may be reached at 910-642-2800. You will need to speak with a worker in Adult Medicaid for information or to make an application.