Life Manor Assisted Living is a 58-unit facility located in Tacoma, Washington. Life Manor is owned and operated by Crown Assisted Living Development, a Washington nonprofit corporation, and is sponsored by First Assembly of God Life Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
› What services are included in Assisted Living?
› Do you charge additional fees for services?
› If my parent can't remember to come to meals or activities, will you help him/her?
› Can we come to visit whenever we want to?
› How many apartments do you have?
› What is the age range of the people living there?
› Would my parent have a roommate or have to share a bathroom?
› What kinds of reasons cause people to move out of Life Manor Assisted Living?
› Can a resident stay with you if they are dying?
› Are the apartments furnished?
› What happens if my parent runs out of funds while living with you?
› What is the best way to evaluate an assisted living facility?
› What makes Life Manor Assisted Living a great choice?
› What's the next step?
› Who should I contact?
What services are included in Assisted Living? We provide 3 meals a day, activities 6 days a week, a Licensed Practical Nurse from 6 am to 10:30 pm every day, a Registered Nurse who directs our nursing program, assistance with medications, dressing, bathing and other personal care as needed, and weekly housekeeping services. We have caregivers working 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Do you charge additional fees for services? We charge $60 per month to do personal laundry for a resident. We charge $18 per month for the telephone (residents are responsible for their own long distance charges). We don't charge any other fees for routine care or our activities.
Some facilities charge a fee to provide medications or to bring a tray at mealtime to a resident's room if they are ill. Do you do that?
We do not charge for any other services such as medication management, delivering a tray at mealtime to a resident's room if they are unable to come to the dining room, or any other type of short-term assistance.If my parent can't remember to come to meals or activities, will you help him/her? Yes, we take attendance at all meals to be sure no one has been missed and we invite each resident to activities prior to the activity starting. We also develop an individual care plan for each resident so that we know when he or she would like assistance with any of his or her needs. Can we come to visit whenever we want to? Yes, family members are always welcome and are given a code to the locking door so they can come into the facility after our doors are locked. We also encourage family members to enjoy meals with each other here (please let us know a day before you are coming if possible). How many apartments do you have? We have 58 apartments: 14 small studios, 29 deluxe studios, 12 one-bedroom and 3 two-bedroom. We have up to 64 people living at Life Manor Assisted Living, including several husband/wife couples. We are large enough to provide a diverse and interesting community with many opportunities to make friends and small enough to know everyone very well so that we can meet each person's needs as individuals. What is the age range of the people living there?
Right now our youngest resident is 74 and our oldest is 100. Typically our residents move in with us in their late 70's or early 80's. We can accept people as young as 65. Would my parent have a roommate or have to share a bathroom? All apartments are for individuals or related couples. We have no shared apartments or baths. What kinds of reasons cause people to move out of Life Manor Assisted Living? We are a State-licensed facility and have limits on the kinds of care we can provide. We are not a locked facility so our residents are free to come and go as they please. In fact, we are not allowed to have any kind of restraints, including railings on the side of a bed, for example. Consequently, if a resident with dementia or early stages of Alzheimer's disease begins to wander away from the facility and is likely to get lost, we are probably not going to be a safe place for them to continue to live. Our biggest concerns are for our residents' safety. If a resident falls frequently and we can't develop a plan to prevent falls (and potential serious injury), they will need to move to a place that has more restrictive care. If a resident develops a serious sore, they will need to be in a skilled nursing facility until the sore is healed before returning to us. If we cannot manage a resident's pain during the night, they will need to be in a skilled nursing facility where a nurse can manage the pain twenty four hours a day. Most often residents move out of our facility because they have become a danger to themselves due to wandering away or frequent falls. Can a resident stay with you if they are dying? If we had our wish, every resident would pass away here. That doesn't always happen but we have worked with Hospice in the past and will do so again in the future so that, as often as possible, residents can make this their last home. Are the apartments furnished?
All apartments include a refrigerator, microwave oven, sink and mini-blinds on the windows. However, we don't provide any furniture or decorations. We encourage residents to furnish and decorate their apartments and to make them as much like home as possible. There are a wide variety of styles and tastes at Life Manor Assisted Living which makes for a fun and interesting community. What happens if my parent runs out of funds while living with you? Life Manor Assisted Living is a part of Life Center ministries and is committed to caring for people regardless of their income. We ask new residents to be able to support themselves financially for at least two years. We have a contract with the State of Washington, Department of Social and Health Services that allows us to bill the State for the care of qualified residents. Beyond two years, if a resident has spent down their assets and qualifies for Medicaid, we ask the resident to apply for Medicaid and then the State of Washington will cover most of the cost of their care with us. We do not ask the resident to move out of the facility although we may require that they move to a smaller apartment within our community when an opening occurs since the State will not cover the full cost of the care here. What is the best way to evaluate an Assisted Living facility? We suggest that the potential residents and the family members who are most involved in the decision visit at least three facilities. We also suggest that they visit and have lunch in each facility. Obviously, it is important to pay attention to the staffing, cleanliness and general condition of the facility. However, at lunch, we encourage you to pay attention to three things: 1) How good is the food? Since the facility provides all three meals every day, good food is important for both nutrition and for the enjoyment of living. 2) How do the residents interact with each other? Remember that a move into an Assisted Living facility is a move into a community of people. It is important to pay attention to see if people eat together, have friendships and talk to each other. 3) How does the staff interact with the residents? Pay attention to the pace of service and if staff members take extra time with residents who need a little extra attention. Generally, a resident and a family can learn just about all they need to know by having lunch (which is free!). What makes Life Manor Assisted Living a great choice?
We are a mission-driven community. We care about our residents and our staff and it shows. We have fun; we have great food and great activities. As a part of Life Center Ministries, we have access to wonderful volunteers and the kids at Life Christian School and Academy, which brings in a whole new element of life. Our facility is located in an easy part of Tacoma to get to and from and within three miles of three quality hospitals, shopping and activities. Besides the beauty of the Northwest, we also have access to the zoo, waterfront, parks and events. Our community, its residents, family members, volunteers and staff all work together to create a place that is not only easy to live in but a great way to finish life's final chapter. What's the next step? Call us (253-779-3800) Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, Pacific Time. We can send you information about the community, our services and costs. We'll also send along a menu and a calendar of events so you have an idea of what goes on here. You can also make an appointment to visit, have lunch and get a feel for our ministry. Who to contact: Gary Benton. Executive Director, gwbenton@aol.com
Helen Spiller, RN, Director of Nursing, spillerhn@aol.com
Renae Nelson, Administrative Assistant
