Frequently
Asked Questions
Q: What is a continuing care retirement community?
Q: Why is accreditation important?
Q: What basic costs are involved?
Q: What is included in the Broadmead monthly fee?
Q: Will the entrance fee be returned to my estate?
Q: Are there any tax advantages to living in a CCRC?
Q: Are pets permitted?
Q: Am I too young to consider Broadmead?
Q: Are there any religious services on campus?
Q: Where can I find
out more about Quaker services for older adults?
Q: How can I/we become a resident(s)?
Q: How do I get to Broadmead?
What is
a continuing care retirement community?
A continuing care retirement community,
also known as a lifecare community, offers residents independent
living with the convenience of assisted living and comprehensive
nursing care, all in one location. Although there can be an incremental
charge for assisted or skilled nursing care during the first 3 years of
residency, residents have the peace of mind knowing they will not have
to move outside the community and their care will
not become a burden to their family or friends. In addition, Broadmead
has a fully staffed on-site clinic and all medical services and
prescriptions are included in the standard monthly fee, if ordered
by a Broadmead clinician.
Why
is
accreditation important?
Broadmead is accredited by CARF/CCAC. This
means the organization has undergone an analysis of its operations and
resident care, has been visited by a team of peers, and
has been determined to be ethically and fiscally sound. It is your
"seal of approval" from a nationally recognized organization that
Broadmead is meeting or exceeding standards of excellence.
What
basic costs are involved?
Fees are based on apartment size.
Floorplans include studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom
units, as well as our new one-bedroom/ loft apartments and a few larger
models.. Some
variations and options on these basic plans are available.
Entrance fees (beginning July 1, 2007) range from $99,000 to $268,225
for single occupancy
($34,500 additional for a second person). The monthly fees range from
$2,521 to $4,034 ($1,513 additional for a second person).
What is
included in the Broadmead monthly fee?
- Outpatient medical care
- Physicians on-site and on-call at all times
- Pharmacy services
- Nursing care in the Health Center
- Processing of medical billings
- Physical, occupational and speech therapy on-site
- Comprehensive wellness program and preventive medical
program
- Weekly housekeeping services
- Weekly laundry of flat linens
- Full-time maintenance of grounds
- Three meals per day
- Regularly scheduled transportation to shopping
- Regular trash collection
- Basic cable television service
- All utilities (with the exception of telephone
service)
- Use of all facilities on campus
Will
the
entrance fee be returned to my estate?
There is a declining balance that can be
refunded to your estate within the first 48 months of moving to
Broadmead. The cost of providing unlimited healthcare services is
shared by all residents, therefore no portion of the entrance fee can
be returned after the initial four years.
Are
there any tax advantages to living in a CCRC?
Broadmead residents are allowed a tax
deduction on the portion of the monthly fees that are associated with
medical costs. Depending on your tax bracket, the savings can be
substantial.
Are
pets
permitted?
Yes, well-behaved pets are permitted and
are a welcomed addition to the community. Guidelines for pets can be
obtained from the Admissions office.
Am I too
young to consider Broadmead?
If you are at least 65 years of age, you
are eligible to move to our retirement community. As a matter of fact,
a spouse can pay a surcharge and move in as young as 62. The best time
to move
is when you are still young enough to enjoy the many opportunities
available such as exercise classes, art and ceramic classes, group
trips and resident association involvement.
Are
there any religious services on campus?
Visiting clergy represent all faiths on a
rotating basis. Religious services are scheduled by the Broadmead
Residents Association every week.Quaker meetings are held each Sunday.
Where
can I find more information about Quaker services for older adults?
Broadmead
is a
member of Friends Services for the Aging (http://www.fsainfo.org), an
association of Quaker organizations that provide services to older
adults in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and
California. All of these
not-for-profit senior service organizations are Quaker governed and
provide services on the basis of Quaker values that uphold the worth
and dignity of all people. They work together to enhance the quality of
their services. On their behalf, Friends Services for the Aging
provides information and referral services to anyone, regardless of
religious affiliation or geographic location.
How
can
I/we become a resident(s)?
Call Broadmead's Admissions Office for an
appointment to discuss your interest, (410) 584-3388. We will gladly
mail you a brochure with floorplans and pricing information in advance
of your appointment. We encourage you
and
your friends or family to come for a personal visit and tour to
experience all of Broadmead's advantages. Once you have determined that
you would like to live at Broadmead, you complete an application and
make a deposit to place your name on the Priority list. The admissions
director will review the steps with you when you visit.
How
do
I get to Broadmead?
From the Baltimore Beltway (I-695), take
Interstate 83 North. Follow I-83 about 5 miles to Exit #20A - the
Shawan Road Exit. Take Shawan Road East to York Road. Turn Left(North)
onto York Road and go about one-half mile. Broadmead is on the right
side of the road at 13801 York Road. From Pennsylvania, take Interstate
83 South to Exit #20B - the Shawan Road Exit. Take Shawan Road East to
York Road. Turn Left (North) onto York Road and go about one-half mile.
Broadmead is on the right side of the road - 13801 York Road.
