About The Willows At Meadow Branch

The Willows At Meadow Branch is designed for seniors who are independent but require occasional assistance. The Willows offers apartment-style living in a caring community active with trips, crafts, and over 100 other things to do a month. Nursing homes tend to be for seniors who need constant care with the 24-hour nursing staff.

During the first week of the adjustment period, we ask the family to keep visits minimum. This allows residents some time to adjust. As with any significant life change, the first month is usually pretty tough until a routine is officially established. It is at this time that their customized care plans are developed.

No, Medicare does not cover any of the cost of assisted living services. Some Residents carry Long Term Care Insurance that helps with the cost of their care, as well as those individuals who served in the armed forces may qualify for benefits under the VET Administration. Assisted Living Communities are private-pay.

The Willows is a private pay facility. We do not accept Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance as payment for our assisted living services. Residents and their families are responsible for paying the cost of care with private funds.

Some residents may have long-term care insurance that can help reimburse eligible assisted living expenses. Veterans and surviving spouses of veterans may also qualify for certain VA benefits. We recommend speaking with your insurance professional or financial advisor to understand what benefits or resources may be available to you.

There is no buy-in fee at The Willows At Meadow Branch.

The Willows At Meadow Branch offers respite care, short-term care that allows the family or other care providers to take a break from caregiving. Respite Care is also a great option for individuals who may have had a recent hospitalization and are unable to care for themselves in their own home. The Willows offer a fully furnished apartment with linens, furniture, TV and phone so that an individual can move right in and recuperate with ease in a home-like setting where they will receive care and assistance until they are ready to return to their own home.

The front door of The Willows locks at 6:00 PM each evening. After that time, visitors are “buzzed in” to the facility. There is also a security camera at the front entrance that is activated when someone requests admission into the premises. All exterior doors are locked from the outside around the building, meaning one can get out but not in, and when any door is opened, it sends an alarm to the nurses station notifying them of the specific exit. There is a nurse’s station on each side of the building as well as front and back offices that help keep an eye on anything out of the ordinary. Willow Glen Memory Care facility has an enclosed walking garden with locked gates. The rest of the Willow Glen area is also equipped with door alarms. As an additional precaution, there are pull switches in each room.

There are guidelines that do allow a senior to bring one pet into their residence at The Willows. The admissions team carefully reviews the resident’s specific circumstances beyond the obvious size restrictions of the animal. This includes the type of pet, the level of care the pet requires, the level of care the senior is able to provide the pet, and the general level of care the senior needs.

When your loved one has reached the end of this part of their journey, we want to make certain that you have as much help and comfort as we can possibly provide. Our partnership with Hospice helps provide you with information concerning your loved ones needs and care. Our Chaplain is always available for counseling during this time of challenging questions and decision-making. Our Staff, along with the Hospice team, is here to navigate you through the illness, help you understand the process, and give you a shoulder to lean on.