Q: What is “assisted living?”
A: Assisted living is designed for those who need assistance with the activities of daily living to help augment their independence. The activities of daily living include assistance with medication management, bathing, dressing, meals, and getting to and from personal activities.

Q: What is “memory care?”
A: Our Memory Care Neighborhood offers specialized and personalized services to those with Dementia and Alzheimer’s. The Meadowlands works closely with the Alzheimer’s Association to support programs, residents, staff, and families.

Q: What distinguishes The Meadowlands from other area communities?
A: The Meadowlands offers the latest innovations in assisted living and memory care with local quality and charm in mind. The programming provided is based upon the latest innovations and research in resident-centered, dignity-enhancing services. Assisted Living at The Meadowlands is Phase I of a three phase development that will include senior apartments, senior villas, and skilled nursing, all located at The Meadowlands’ Estates Senior Living Community.

Q:What does it cost to live at The Meadowlands?
A: Residents pay a monthly rental fee based on the size of the apartment home and a monthly service fee for any additional amenities and assisted living services. There are VA benefits available to certain Veterans and Surviving Spouses that can help pay for assisted living.

Q: What exactly are VA benefits and do you help file for them?
A: Aid and Attendance is a special pension the VA provides Veterans and their Spouses to help cover the cost of assisted living. It can pay anywhere from $1057 to $2540 per month. There are specific requirements and we would be happy to help you find out whether someone is well qualified for this benefit. We do offer assistance in filing for this benefit.

Q: Are there common areas and rooms available for residents and their guests?
A: Our senior living community offers an abundance of common areas for friends and families to meet. A full-service restaurant offering all-day dining is available in addition to a multi-media chapel, creative children’s room, country kitchen, private dining, Wall Street room, and cozy parlors.

Q: Are meals included?
A: Residents and guests may enjoy meals at The Meadowlands’s each day. The restaurant is open from 7 am to 6 pm daily. Our trained chefs have developed an extensive menu offering many mouth-watering entrée selections and homemade desserts.

Q: Is transportation available or do residents need a car?
A: The Meadowlands offers scheduled transportation to doctor’s appointments, shopping, and other area conveniences.

Q: What activities and services are available?
A: The Meadowlands provides an extensive, well-planned, dignified schedule of social, educational and recreational programs designed to appeal to residents with varied interests. Events and services are offered daily. A unique Dream Manager program is offered to encourage volunteerism and enhance vitality.

Please feel free to call us at 636-978-3600 if you have any other questions about The Meadowlands or senior living in general.