Family Members | Evergreens

QUESTIONS

Q: How does CCRC living at your community benefit me and my loved one?

The Evergreens is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community with a national CCAC accreditation that is awarded only to those communities who pass a rigorous internal exam and on-site survey of its program and business practices and sufficiently demonstrates its conformance to the highest standards. This meaningful accreditation gives a large measure of comfort that your loved one is receiving the best care and additionally that good business practices are being followed, an added assurance that your family is protected.

Knowing that your family member is situated someplace secure where their independent lifestyle can best be maintained for happiness, health and well-being is foremost. Socializing with friends and new neighbors at The Evergreens comes easily and fills days and evenings with interesting, fulfilling activities and conversation. There are many additional benefits that will become apparent to resident and family members alike as their new retirement lifestyle becomes familiar.

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Q: What are some of the other special benefits of having a loved one live at The Evergreens?

Tasks, appointments and errands are much easier to manage living at The Evergreens, particularly in bad weather. In large part because so many activities, such as banking, a beauty and barbershop, the Health Clinic, a 2500 volume library and a chapel are all there – even voting, as The Evergreens is a designated polling place.

Weekly, scheduled transportation is provided for shopping trips to grocery stores and the mall. Transportation is also provided on Sundays to the First Presbyterian Church and Our Lady of Good Counsel Roman Catholic Church. Trips to the airport or other specific destinations require an additional fee based on mileage.

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Q: Am I allowed to plan an overnight visit with my loved one? Are their accommodations on campus for me to utilize?

Overnight visitors may be entertained in a resident’s apartment for up to three days without additional charge excepting any meals in the dining rooms. Any visit exceeding 14 days must be approved.

Private accommodations are also available for the comfort of overnight visitors. The Evergreens has special guest lodgings for family and friends at their Guest House at 313 Bridgeboro Road.

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Q: Can I share a meal with my loved one if I come to visit?

Dining is a favorite pastime at The Evergreens. Different dining venues, menus that change with the season and the occasion keep a daily event far from routine. Families are welcomed as guests with meal charges appearing on the resident’s monthly statement.

Additionally, there is a lovely, special- occasion private dining room available for reservation so that traditional family events can easily continue.

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