Whether one is planning one’s own retirement or facing important and often difficult questions regarding the care of an aging relative, it is important to have the best information to make the right choices.

Here is a list of questions and answers to help you as you consider making the right choices for you or a family member.

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Must I be a United Church of Christ member to be a resident?

No. Evangelical Homes of Michigan welcomes individuals from of all faiths as well as those who have no religious affiliation. Evangelical Homes of Michigan was founded by a local congregation more than 100 years ago and is proud of its faith-based heritage. Clergy of various faiths conduct a variety of religious services in each of our facilities.

What can I bring from home for a stay in a long-term care facility?

Rooms in our long-term care facilities are furnished, however, you might like to bring a portable television, small radio or clock radio. We encourage residents to bring photographs and prints or paintings to make their rooms more homelike. Please contact the facility’s admissions coordinator for a complete list of items to bring to the facility.

Will my parent be allowed to choose his or her meals at your long-term care facility?

Meals at our long-term care facilities are planned by registered dietitians and prepared by our experienced cooks. Dietary requirements for residents are very closely monitored for quality and nutritional content. Every effort is made to accommodate individual likes and dislikes in preparing menus.

How can I find out if my parent is eligible for governmental assistance during a stay at your long-term care facility?

Evangelical’s long-term care facilities participate in both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare, which is an insurance program, requires that a resident be enrolled, have a recent three day hospital stay and meet certain other medical criteria. Medicaid eligibility is primarily based on financial status. The program is intended to fund those residents without the financial means to pay for their care. A facility admissions coordinator can provide additional details and guide you in the process of applying for Medicaid benefits.

How do I know if I am eligible to reside at the Brecon Village Independent Living Apartments?

The marketing representative and the assessment coordinator at Brecon Village will do a pre-residency screening to determine eligibility. There is an application that includes financial questions along with questions pertaining to health status. The assessment coordinator will visit a prospective resident to determine if he or she meets clinical admission criteria.

Are pets permitted?

Some pets are permitted at Brecon Village. Please contact the marketing representative to ask further questions.

Pets that are properly groomed, healthy, and good with strangers are permitted to visit in any of Evangelical’s long-term care facilities.

To arrange for visits, please contact the Marketing & Outreach Director at Evangelical Home-Saline, Evangelical Home-Port Huron or Evangelical Home-Sterling Heights.