INDEPENDENT LIVING

• What does my monthly bill include?
A once a month payment includes all utilities, garbage, any maintenance to your apartment, grounds keeping, parking (if needed), use of all common spaces throughtout the building, daily activities and programs for entertainment and enrichment, emergency call system for each apartment, and scheduled transportation to local doctor’s offices.

• Am I allowed to decorate my apartment?
Yes, you may decorate your apartment to your own personal tastes and desires. All apartments come with wall to wall carpeting, all kitchen appliances, and mini-blinds on all windows.

• How do I receive my mail?
You will have a private mailbox that the postal service delivers to daily. You may also mail letters from the same location.

• Do you have a beauty parlor on the premises?
Yes our beauty parlor is open several days per week for wash and sets, perms, manicures and pedicures. They also do haircuts for men.

• Can I have overnight guests?
Yes, you may have overnight guests in your apartment. Brasstown Manor also has a “Hospitality Suite” that may be rented for a small fee.

• Is the building secured?
Yes. Brasstown Manor has a 24 hour security system. There is also a fire detection and sprinkler system for each apartment and throughout the building.

ASSISTED LIVING

• What does my monthly rent include?
Brasstown staff will assist you with all daily living activities such as grooming and exercise, three meals per day served in the dining room, monitoring of self-administered medications, assistance with scheduling appointments and transportation to the appointments, all personal laundry, linen, and housekeeping services.

• Do the rooms come furnished?
We can furnish your room but we encourage you to personalize your room by bringing your furnishings and pictures.

• Are there semi-private rooms?
We offer both private and semi-private rooms.

• Are there activities for me to do throughtout the day?
We have a full time activities director who plans activities for each month. At the beginning of each month you receive a calendar with all activities listed for your choosing.

• Am I allowed to leave the building with family and friends?
At any time our residents are permitted to leave the building with notification to the front desk.

• Is the staff here 24 hours per day?
Our staff is in the building and available 24 hours per day seven days per week. There are two emergency call systems per room for 24 hour per day service.

• Are we allowed to use the “common areas” when entertaining friends and family members that are visiting?
All common areas are available for all residents at anytime. Our Assisted Living area has a large living room, screened porch and a patio with many plants, flowers and a beautiful fountain.