Frequently Asked Questions
If you have additional questions, please contact Rosalene at 304-743-8904 or rosalene@midlandmeadows.com
Q: How much does it cost to live at Midland Meadows?
Our monthly rent is determined by the apartment style the resident chooses and the level-of-care services needed by the resident. An assessment from our RN will help determine your needs.
Q: Is assisted living tax-deductible?
The level-of-care fees are considered healthcare expenses. You would need to discuss the other costs with your financial advisor.
Q: Do veterans and surviving spouses qualify for any monetary assistance?
The Aid and Attendance (A&A) Special Pension does provides benefits
for assisted care in an assisted living facility, such as Midland
Meadows, if you meet their financial requirements.
Q: Do new residents need to pay a security deposit when moving into Midland Meadows?
We have a 1 time membership fee which is non-refundable after 60 days.
Q: Can I bring my own furnishings to my apartment?
Yes. We encourage our residents to make their apartment just like home.
Q: Can I bring my pet to Midland Meadows?
We have a no-pet policy.
Q: Do you allow smoking?
Our entire campus is non-smoking.
Q: Will I have access to medical care?
Yes. Our professional nurses will follow orders from your own physician.
Q: Is there an emergency call system?
Yes. The resident wears a pendant and there is a call station in each apartment. Either can be used to alert the staff that something is needed.
Q: What options are there for activities?
We have a variety of activities which you may see here on our website. Access our monthly calendar to see our monthly events.
Q: What is the food like at Midland Meadows?
We have well trained cooks that prepare well balanced home-cooked meals 3 times per day, residents may also make special requests if there is something particular they'd like.
Q: Is there ample privacy in Midland Meadows' accommodations?
Each resident has their own apartment and a key to their apartment which allows them to lock their apartment at any time.
Q: Is there access to transportation and is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes.Transportation within a 20 mile radius is included in our resident's monthly rent. We also have a wheelchair accessible van.
Q: What distinguishes Midland Meadows from other senior living programs?
Midland Meadows is locally owned and operated. Our owners are in the building each day overseeing and participating in the care of our residents. We have nurses working in the community 24 hours a day, which is not a state requirement, but we believe our residents and their families appreciate and deserve the added security this service provides.
Q: What is the difference between an Assisted Living Facility, like Midland Meadows, and a Nursing Home?
Our residents choose to live at Midland Meadows. We treat our residents as customers instead of patients. OHFLAC, the state agency regulating assisted living in West Virginia, has rewarded our excellence in care with their approval and confidence in our community. Since we provide licensed nurses 24 hours a day and are qualified with adequate staff, OHFLAC allows us to care for even the most frail type of resident. The only resident we can not care for is a resident with a feeding tube.
Q: My loved one has Alzheimer's disease. Does Midland Meadows have programs for seniors who suffer from Alzheimer's and other memory impairments?
Yes.
Q: Does Medicare pay for my stay at Midland Meadows?
In the state of West Virginia, Medicare does not pay for assisted living.
Q: Do I have to change doctors?
You may keep your own physician.
Q: What are your visiting hours?
There are no specified visiting hours; residents may have guests 24 hours a day.
Q: What if I don't like it? Am I locked into a long term lease?
If for any reason you are not happy at Midland Meadows, we simply ask for a 30 day notice.
Q: What is video conferencing?
Video conferencing is similar to a phone call, but with the addition of video. Both you and your caller can not only hear but see who you are talking with. This service is free to all Midland Meadows residents.
Q: Is it hard to set up a video conference?
If your family has a computer with a web cam and a high speed internet connection, with a few simple steps they can set up a video link with Midland Meadows and have a scheduled video conference. See Video Conferencing for more information to help you get set up.