Our three active adult communities are specially designed
to promote maximum comfort and independence.
Contact the Senior Living Office for more information
at 1-800-453-8814 (Select #5 on the menu of options)
or email: housing@phoebe.org.
Q. How many communities does Phoebe Ministries
provide and where are they located?
A. Phoebe operates three continuing care retirement
communities: Phoebe Terrace in the west end of Allentown,
Phoebe Berks Village in Wernersville and Wyncote Church
Home in Montgomery County.
A. Phoebe Terrace offers two plans that require an
initial investment to become a resident, as well as
one plan that requires only a security deposit.
Phoebe Berks Village does require an initial investment
to become a resident. The amount of the purchase depends
on the size of the unit selected.
At Wyncote Church Home the rates vary slightly with
size of apartment.
Q. Is there a monthly fee?
A. Yes. Residents are charged a monthly maintenance
fee based on the type of apartment selected and the
number of people living in the apartment.
Q. What services are included?
A. Housekeeping, linen service and some meals are included
in the monthly fee. Routine costs such as general repairs
and maintenance, taxes, grounds keeping and snow removal
are also covered in the monthly fee.
At Wyncote Church Home, daily fees include the main
meal of the day, weekly housekeeping, heating and air-conditioning.
Other services and meals may be purchased by the month.
Q. Are healthcare services provided?
A. Many healthcare services are provided directly in
the wellness centers of our active adult communities.
These include physician services, podiatry and massage
therapy. Residents may also receive additional healthcare
and rehabilitation services at the nursing and rehabilitation
center or healthcare center. Staff members help to coordinate
these healthcare services.
What are the relationships between the active
adult communities and Phoebe's other communities?
A. The active adult communities are located within
Phoebe campuses. Also located on the Allentown campus
is:
Phoebe Apartments
Phoebe Home Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
The David A. Miller Assisted Living Community
Also located on the Wernersville campus is:
Phoebe Berks Village Commons, an assisted living community
Phoebe Berks Village Health Care Center
Also located on the Wyncote Campus is:
Wyncote Church Home, skilled nursing care
Once you become a resident of
the community you may move among the various levels
of care based on your needs.
Q. Will I receive care
in the Nursing and Rehabilitation/Health Care Centers
if I need it?
A. Every effort is made to provide
residents of our active adult communities with admission
to the Phoebe nursing community where they reside. Should
accommodations not be available, you would be admitted
to the nearest Phoebe facility or we would assist you
in finding services from another nursing facility until
a room becomes available.
Q. Will I be able to
keep my automobile?
A. Yes. Residents are encouraged
to keep their automobiles. Parking facilities are provided.
The cottages at Phoebe Berks Village have garages.
Q. Is other transportation
available?
A. Phoebe Terrace, Phoebe Berks
Village and Wyncote Church Home operate buses which
are used to transport residents to doctor appointments
and social and cultural activities. Additionally, the
public bus system, BARTA, stops at Phoebe Berks Village.
Q. How long do I have
to move into my apartment or cottage after I select
one?
A. We encourage you to move into
your apartment within 60 days of signing your Residence
Agreement.
Q. Can I bring my pet?
A. Residents moving into Phoebe
Berks Village or Phoebe Terrace may keep a cat or dog
as long as they are within a certain size. When the
pet dies, the resident may not replace it.
Q. I'm not sure whether
I can afford to move into a cottage or apartment. How
will I know for sure?
A. Our admissions and finance
staff will work with you to review your personal financial
situation. If you currently own your home, many expenses
you incur, such as real estate taxes and home maintenance
and repairs, will be included in your monthly service
fee. After reviewing your personal financial situation,
we will advise you of your options.
Q. Will the monthly service
fee be increased?
A. To maintain the quality of
our communities and the services we offer, it may be
necessary to raise our fees. Residents are provided
adequate notice prior to the adjustment of fees.
Q. If my spouse requires
long-term care in Phoebe's Nursing and Rehabilitation
Centers or Phoebe's assisted living facilities, can
I remain in my apartment?
A. You may either maintain your
present living unit with the monthly service fee adjusted
for single occupancy or may move to another accommodation
more suited to your modified needs when available.
