| Q. |
Where is Freedom Village at
Brandywine? |
| A. |
Freedom Village is located in scenic
western Chester County, 10 miles west of Exton just off the
Route 30 Bypass. We are 15 minutes from the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Downingtown exit.
We are conveniently located minutes from Valley Forge/King of Prussia
to the east and Lancaster to our west. It is an hour’s drive
to Philadelphia – or just 5 minutes to the Thorndale Train
Station where you can hop on SEPTA’s R-5 regional rail to
center city.
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| Q. |
What is a Continuing Care Retirement Community
(CCRC)? |
| A. |
A CCRC is a housing community that provides
different levels of care based on what each resident needs
over time. This is sometimes called "life care" and
can range from independent living in an apartment to assisted
living to full-time care in a nursing home. Residents move
from one setting to another based on their needs but continue
to live as part of the community.
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| Q. |
What residential options are offered at
Freedom Village? |
| A. |
Freedom Village offers condominium ownership through a life
estate deed. There are two different styles of condominium buildings:
For ultimate convenience, residents can
choose to live in The Village, a five-story building containing
292 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom condominiums with all
amenities under one roof. These homes range in size from 565
to 2,207 square feet. The Village also houses all of the community’s
dining, recreation and entertainment venues.
Residents with a preference for gardening or their own garage
might choose to live in The Terrace Homes, a separate enclave
of two buildings each containing 14 condominiums. Each Terrace
Home condominium has two bedrooms and range in size from 1,558
to 1,775 square feet.
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| Q. |
What happens to my entrance fee at Freedom
Village? |
| A. |
There are two Lifecare Plans at Freedom Village, and your
choice between these two plans determines they type of refund
you or your estate will receive, as well as the costs for your
future care if you should ever need Assisted Living, Dementia
Care or Skilled Nursing.
With the Traditional Plan, your entrance fee
depreciates, so the amount of your refund, if any, is due depends
on the length of time you are living at Freedom Village and whether
you utilize our Health Center. Any future stays in the Health
Center are included in the monthly fee after a 120-day deductible
period.
The alternative contract, called The
Partner Plan, is usually selected by residents who already
have long term care insurance because the cost of any future
health care is your responsibility (i.e. “fee for service”).
Partners residents receive a refund equal to 100% of the original
entrance fee plus 50% of the appreciation in your condominium’s
value.
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| Q. |
What role does long term care insurance
play in paying for my move to Freedom Village? |
| A. |
The Partner’s Plan at Freedom
Village is well suited to people who carry long term care insurance
because it can be utilized if higher levels of health care
(assisted living, dementia care, skilled nursing) are ever
needed. Long term care insurance policies vary based on the
plan, so consult your policy.
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| Q. |
How much money do I need to financially
qualify for a condominium at Freedom Village? |
| A. |
Applicants are individually qualified based upon age, assets
and income. Applicants generally need assets equal to or greater
than 3x the amount of the purchase price and/or income equal or
greater than 2x the monthly fee.
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| Q. |
What does the monthly fee include at Freedom
Village? |
| A. |
Your monthly fee covers impeccable services
and amenities including: one meal daily, weekly housekeeping,
real estate taxes, water, electricity, heating and air conditioning,
cable, a full calendar of events and activities, regularly scheduled
transportation, personal transportation in a defined area, plus
round-the-clock security within our building and on our campus.
Freedom Village also keeps you connected to family and friends
with the latest technology, including WiFi service and computer
connections. When you visit, be sure to ask for details about
the tax advantages of ownership.
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| Q. |
How often are the monthly fees increased
at Freedom Village? |
| A. |
The monthly fees are generally increased annually in retirement
communities. Freedom Village is unique in that the monthly fees
are guaranteed not to increase more than 2% above the Consumer
Price Index (CPI). Residents must receive a 60-day notice prior
to this annual increase.
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| Q. |
What is the second person fee? |
| A. |
Fees for retirement communities are calculated to cover the cost
of future care and services to all residents based upon actuarial
studies of similar populations. The second person fee is charged
to cover the higher projected cost of providing future care and
services to two persons residing in a condominium.
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| Q. |
My spouse has symptoms of early Alzheimer’s.
Are we eligible for residency at Freedom Village? |
| A. |
Yes, a pre-existing medical condition does not necessarily exclude
anyone from residency.
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| Q. |
May I bring my pet to Freedom Village? |
| A. |
Yes, well-behaved pets are welcome in our community. Condominiums
with patio access on the first floor are available to dog owners.
Cats and other pets are welcome on any floor.
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| Q. |
Are flexible dining plans available? |
| A. |
Yes, you can choose from a variety of monthly meal plans. Your
monthly service fee is adjusted accordingly. In addition, if you
enjoy traveling and are away from the community for more than 2
weeks, you can opt out of a meal plan for the entire month and
receive a full credit on your monthly bill. Residents appreciate
the option of changing meal plans on a month to month basis depending
on their itinerary.
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| Q. |
Am I permitted to have visitors? |
| A. |
We love to have you entertain family and friends at Freedom Village.
Catering is our specialty, and our dining rooms are BYOB!
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| Q. |
May I invite guests to stay overnight
at Freedom Village? |
| A. |
Yes, four reasonably priced guest suites are available. Residents
may also request convenient cot service for overnight guests in
their condominium. Prospective residents who want to sample the
Freedom Village lifestyle are welcome to complimentary get-away
packages.
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| Q. |
What happens if I outlive my assets? |
| A. |
Freedom Village owners are guaranteed residency for life regardless
of physical or financial need, due to the backing of Brookdale
Senior Living, the largest provider of retirement living in the
nation.
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