Frequently Asked Questions – One Minute Answers
by Jeff Bassett, Waterman Village Gerontologist. Jeff’s first position in Senior Living was back in 1983, when he worked as a nursing assistant. Since then, he has held various senior living positions, including CCRC Administrator and Executive roles, working for various for-profit and not-for-profit organizations across the U.S.
Q: What are some of the differences between a for profit and a not-for-profit retirement community?
Q: Why should a person move to Waterman Village while they’re still independent and active?
Q: What if a resident living at Waterman Village requires IN HOME care?
Q: The thought of making a move at our ages feels overwhelming. Any tips or suggestions?
Q: How does Waterman Village’s independent living activity program compare to other retirement communities?
Q: If I live in one of your duplex homes, and no longer drive, how can I get to your six dining venues or an on campus activity or event?
Q: Is covered parking available for independent living?
Q: Are there waiting lists?
Q: How close is Waterman Village to a doctor’s office?
Q: Do the independent living residences have screened in rooms or screened in lanai’s?
Q: What type of ‘buy in fee’ programs does Waterman Village offer?
Q: What makes Mount Dora, FL special or unique in comparison to other retirement community towns?
Q: Who owns or manages Waterman Village?
Q: Does a person have to turn over all their assets to Waterman Village, in order to move there?
Q: Can a person move directly from their own home right into one of your care facility areas, or, do they first have to have lived in an independent living residence first?
Q: Does Waterman Village have one main dining room for all its independent living residents?
Q: What type of transportation services does Waterman Village provide?
Q: What type of security does Waterman Village offer on its campus?
Q: Why does Waterman Village require or have ‘buy-in’ fees?
Q: Some communities we’ve visited require a large entry fee that we completely lose after we’ve lived there a few years, in order to receive a reduced rate in the community’s nursing home if needed? Is that a smart plan for most people?
Q: What services are available at Waterman Village, to help independent living residents with some of the daily life challenges, questions and concerns that inevitably occur?
Q: We were told that Waterman Village offers a very low buy in fee option for some of their independent living units. Is that correct?
