~ What does Assisted Living Mean?

Assisted living facilities are for people needing assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) but wishing to live as independently as possible for as long as possible. Assisted living exists to bridge the gap between independent living and nursing homes. Residents in assisted living centers are not able to live by themselves but do not require constant care either. Assisted living facilities offer help with ADLs such as eating, bathing, dressing, laundry, housekeeping, and assistance with medications.

~ How does an Assisted Living Facility differ from a Nursing Home?

Nursing homes are designed to accommodate numerous physical and mental needs for people that are unable to care for themselves. Assisted living facilities are designed to assist persons who are able to care for themselves except for a few activities of daily living. Assisted living facilities are often deemed necessary when the person in question needs help with activities of daily living such as: preparing meals, bathing, dressing, performing household tasks or is having some mild short term memory problems.

~ Who owns and operates Timber Ridge Senior Assisted Living Facility?

Timber Ridge is owned and operated by Michael & Sheila Hughes. Michael is a Family Practice Physician Assistant and Sheila has been a Director for 27 years.

~ Is Timber Ridge Assisted Living licensed?

Yes. We are licensed by the State of Michigan. Since 1983 we have been providing loving and superior care to the seniors of Greater Mid-Michigan.

~ Are Residents accepted from other non-local areas?

Yes. Timber Ridge Assisted Living housing has no residency restrictions and does not limit occupancy to only local residents.

~ Where is Timber Ridge located?

Timber Ridge is located on Park Lake Rd. in beautiful East Lansing, near the highly acclaimed Timber Ridge Golf Course.

~ What are prospective Residents, Families, Friends, and Relatives looking for in assisted living?

Although there are many reasons individuals have looked into Timber Ridge, we can narrow the reasons down to five major areas of concern: Isolation, Medication Assistance, Meals, Socialization and Security. At Timber Ridge we address all of these concerns and many, many more. We are pleased with the positive respones that come back to us from the Resident's families, friends and relatives. Many of our Resident's families have offered their names as contacts for testimonials to the care and attention they receive from our entire staff.

~ Does Long Term Insurance pay for Assisted Living?

Yes, depending on the care needs and staff requirements provided by the facility. Timber Ridge meets these requirements.

~ Are there any other occupancy benefits available to Residents in assisted living facilities?

Yes. Veteran benefits for occupancy are available to war time veterans and their surviving spouses. To be elgible, a veteran must have at least 90 days or more of service, of which at least one day must have occured during the periods of World War II, The Korean Conflict, The Vietnam Era, and the Persian Gulf War. A representative of the Military Order of the Purple Heart is available to meet with Residents and/or their families to apply for these benefits.

~ Can I bring furnishings from home?

Timber Ridge will provide all furnishings. If Residents would like to bring something special from home, certain accommodations may be permitted on an individual basis.

~ Can my pets live me or visit me?

Pets are not permitted to live with Residents but we have pet days, pet visits, and Potter Park Zoo visits.

~ What is included in Timber Ridge monthy rent?

Basically speaking, the care fee includes all supervision or assistance with activities of daily living, meals, dispensing of medication, laundry, housekeeping, our wellness program, in house activities, cable, internet use, and custodial care. Special needs and requests may impact the basic care fee and will be determined on an individual basis.

~ Who do I contact at Timber Ridge for more information?

Call 517-339-2322, extension 300 for more information. Fill our our "Contact Us" form, or write to Timber Ridge Senior Assisted Living Facility, attention: Sheila Hughes, Director at 16260 Park Lake Rd. East Lansing, Michigan 48823.

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