Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can my loved one pay for care at St. John's Home?
A: St. John's accepts private payment, health insurance, long term care insurance, Medicare and Medicaid. Admissions representatives can assist you in determining your financial options. For more information on Medicaid eligibility, click here
Q: Is St. John's affiliated with any particular religion?
A: St. John's was founded in 1899 by the German-American community in the Protestant tradition. Today, St. John's is interdenominational, embracing residents of all faiths.
Q: Is St. John's nursing staff adequate to meet residents' needs? Are there physicians on staff?
A: All of our resident neighborhoods are managed by registered nurses. The nurse manager in each neighborhood leads a team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants and a unit secretary. St. John's Home has four full-time physicians on staff, in addition to a nurse practitioner. Specialists are also available for residents' podiatry, dermatology, opthalmology, psychiatry and dentistry needs.
Q: What kind of recreational activities does St. John's offer its residents? How do we find out about them?
A: Exciting events and activities are always happening throughout St. John's Home. Family members and visitors are welcome to join in concerts, parties, outings and all other activities with loved ones. Pet, art and music therapy as well as intergenerational activities are regularly scheduled. Find out what's happening by clicking on our calendar of events or by referencing NewsNotes or the TR Times in print. You may also contact Therapeutic Recreation Specialists on staff.
Q: Do residents have a choice of food at each meal? Are special meals prepared for patients on therapeutic diets?
A: Yes, daily menus offer many choices for residents to select from. St. John's Food Service staff and dietitians strive to meet the special diet needs of residents while keeping their personal preferences a priority. Staff provides on-going nutritional assessment and counseling for residents. Activities and events (such as Oktoberfest and St. Joseph's Table) provide opportunities for residents to socialize, make choices and enjoy varied meals.
Q: I've heard St. John's is an Eden Alternative Home. What does that mean?
A: As a registered Eden home, St. John's strives to develop relationships and create opportunities for all of our residents to live and grow. We enrich each day in a nurturing, secure and stimulating environment. To learn more about St. John's Eden mission and vision, visit our Eden page.
Q: How can my loved one pay for care at St. John's Home?
A: St. John's accepts private payment, health insurance, long term care insurance, Medicare and Medicaid. Admissions representatives can assist you in determining your financial options. For more information on Medicaid eligibility, click here
Q: Is St. John's affiliated with any particular religion?
A: St. John's was founded in 1899 by the German-American community in the Protestant tradition. Today, St. John's is interdenominational, embracing residents of all faiths.
Q: Is St. John's nursing staff adequate to meet residents' needs? Are there physicians on staff?
A: All of our resident neighborhoods are managed by registered nurses. The nurse manager in each neighborhood leads a team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants and a unit secretary. St. John's Home has four full-time physicians on staff, in addition to a nurse practitioner. Specialists are also available for residents' podiatry, dermatology, opthalmology, psychiatry and dentistry needs.
Q: What kind of recreational activities does St. John's offer its residents? How do we find out about them?
A: Exciting events and activities are always happening throughout St. John's Home. Family members and visitors are welcome to join in concerts, parties, outings and all other activities with loved ones. Pet, art and music therapy as well as intergenerational activities are regularly scheduled. Find out what's happening by clicking on our calendar of events or by referencing NewsNotes or the TR Times in print. You may also contact Therapeutic Recreation Specialists on staff.
Q: Do residents have a choice of food at each meal? Are special meals prepared for patients on therapeutic diets?
A: Yes, daily menus offer many choices for residents to select from. St. John's Food Service staff and dietitians strive to meet the special diet needs of residents while keeping their personal preferences a priority. Staff provides on-going nutritional assessment and counseling for residents. Activities and events (such as Oktoberfest and St. Joseph's Table) provide opportunities for residents to socialize, make choices and enjoy varied meals.
Q: I've heard St. John's is an Eden Alternative Home. What does that mean?
A: As a registered Eden home, St. John's strives to develop relationships and create opportunities for all of our residents to live and grow. We enrich each day in a nurturing, secure and stimulating environment. To learn more about St. John's Eden mission and vision, visit our Eden page.
To learn more about all St. John's Home has to offer, simply click on the schedule a visit button, or feel free to call Social Work
Services at 585-271-0720 or send an email to info@stjohnshome.com. We encourage you to frequently revisit our web site, for the
latest information about all of our programs, special events, and "everything St. John's."
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