Camphill Ghent is open.
What services and amenities will be available in the different housing options?
What if my needs increase? What level of care will be available?
Will transportation be provided?
Will there be entrance fees at Camphill Ghent?
Will Camphill Ghent have any age restrictions?
Will pets be allowed?
May I have a car at Camphill Ghent?
Will meals be provided?
Will current residents receive priority if a move to another unit is desired?
Will visitors be welcome at Camphill Ghent?
What will be some of the unique features of life at Camphill Ghent?
Camphill Ghent is open.
We admitted our first resident to Independent Living on January 9, 2012, and to the Adult Home on January 25, 2012.
What services and amenities will be available in the different housing options?
Independent Living:
Townhouse Living: Our 10 townhouses are either two-bedroom or three-bedroom, located to facilitate neighborly, informal support and social interaction. The following services and amenities will apply to townhouse living at Camphill Ghent:
- Private garage
- Fully equipped kitchen, including refrigerator/freezer, stove, dishwasher, granite countertops, and solid wood cabinets
- Wall-to-wall carpeting
- Resident-controlled heat and air conditioning
- Private outdoor porches or patios
- Side-by-side washer/dryer hook-up
- Rough-in for wood/gas stove installation
- All utilities included (gas, electric, water, trash)
- Pre-wired for telephone, cable and high-speed internet service
- Routine unit maintenance
- Social, recreational and cultural activities and programs
- Scheduled transportation for local shopping
- Availability of meals, housekeeping, and snow removal from private patios / porches (on a fee basis)
- Access to a Café, with WiFi internet service, located adjacent to the community's main dining room
Co-Housing Apartment Living: Our 21 co-housing apartments are located in three buildings, and include studio, one and two-bedroom apartments with common areas for social activities. Like the townhouses, the co-housing apartments have been designed to facilitate neighborly, informal support and social interaction among residents. Up to six of these units will be designated for individuals who meet low income standards. The following services and amenities will apply to co-housing living:
- Full kitchen, including refrigerator/freezer, stove and dishwasher
- Wall-to-wall carpeting
- Resident-controlled heat and central air conditioning
- Common laundry facilities at no additional charge
- Common living/activity areas in each co-housing building
- All utilities included (gas, electric, water, trash)
- Pre-wired for telephone, cable and high-speed internet service
- Regular health and wellness assessments
- Social, recreational and cultural activities and programs
- Scheduled transportation for local shopping and assistance scheduling medical transportation
- A covered connector between buildings to facilitate exercise and all weather convenience
- Routine unit maintenance
Adult Home:
Our Adult Home includes 29 private rooms with bathrooms located in small neighborhoods, designed for individuals who need extra support and care in daily living to maintain active participation in the community. Each neighborhood will be staffed with home health aides and other support personnel, with the following services available:
- Three meals and snacks provided daily
- Healthy locally provided food
- Housekeeping and laundry services
- Assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing or taking medication
- 24-hour staffing
- Emergency call system in each room
- Regular health and wellness assessments
- Scheduled transportation for local shopping and assistance scheduling medical transportation
- Social, recreational, and cultural activities and programs
- Activity areas, therapy rooms, sitting and reading nooks
- A covered connector between buildings to facilitate exercise and all weather convenience
- Routine unit maintenance
Individuals who are eligible for Medicaid funding will be welcome in the adult home.
What if my needs increase? What level of care will be available?
For those residents in Independent Living, Camphill Ghent will provide or assist in arranging for additional services as needed on a fee basis. Camphill Ghent is committed to providing Adult Home residents the maximum care allowed by regulation in New York State, and within these limits will provide increased levels of assistance should your care needs increase. Camphill Ghent has obtained special legislation that authorizes Camphill Ghent to allow "aging in place" without the need for transfer to a more institutional setting except where absolutely necessary.
Will transportation be provided?
Camphill Ghent will provide scheduled transportation for local shopping, and will provide assistance to residents in arranging transportation to medical appointments at the expense of the resident.
Will there be entrance fees at Camphill Ghent?
Entrance fees will apply to all apartments and rooms except for those designated as Medicaid eligible rooms. Entrance Fees are to support significant maintenance needs, large repairs, new construction and as a reserve for operations, and to fund costs of medical care for residents. Please see the Rates Sheet included in this information packet for detailed information on these fees.
Will Camphill Ghent have any age restrictions?
Yes, at least one occupant of each independent living townhouse or co-housing apartment must be 55 years of age or older. For the Adult Home, residents must be at least 18 years per NYS Department of Health Regulations for Adult Homes.
Will pets be allowed?
Pets will be welcome in Independent Living at Camphill Ghent. If you wish to have a pet, you will be required to sign a Pet Agreement and be responsible for any damages caused by the pet.
May I have a car at Camphill Ghent?
Yes, limited parking will be provided for those residents who wish to keep a car at Camphill Ghent. There will also be regular electric car service between the various buildings of the community.
Will meals be provided?
Three meals a day and snacks will be provided for Adult Home residents. Independent Living residents may purchase the lunchtime meal, which will be served in the main dining room of the Adult Home. Reservations will need to be made in advance to allow time for appropriate food purchases and meal planning.
Will current residents receive priority if a move to another unit is desired?
Yes, Independent Living residents at Camphill Ghent will be given preference for admission to the Adult Home or to larger or smaller apartments if desired and available.
Will visitors be welcome at Camphill Ghent?
Visitors will be welcome at any time at Camphill Ghent, as long as they abide by all relevant community policies.
What will be some of the unique features of life at Camphill Ghent?
An important feature of the Camphill Ghent Community will be the co-location of Independent Living townhouses and apartments, a licensed Adult Home, and a traditional Camphill Community household for individuals with developmental disabilities. This diversity is intended to provide a rich and ongoing source of potential relationships for all community members. These relationships may result in friendships, practical mutual support, and shared participation in the cultural and social activities of the community.
The day-to-day life at Camphill Ghent will provide a variety of opportunities for social interaction and engagement. An important aspect of Camphill's ethos is that the opportunity to contribute to the lives of others provides a source of dignity and enthusiasm for most people. As such, staff will welcome voluntary resident participation in many facets of community life. We believe that we all have gifts that come alive when we are able to share them with others.
All residents of Camphill Ghent will be welcome to share in the family-style dining experience that will be provided in the community dining space located in the Adult Home. Meals will be a time for sharing and conversation – a coming together of a community that will include independent living residents, assisted living residents, and live-in co-workers and their children.
Residents of Camphill Ghent will also be invited to participate in regular community gatherings that will take place on a weekly basis. In addition, residents will be able to participate in or attend community-based choir practices or performances, seasonal festivals, plays, concerts, lectures, and other community activities and workshops in the many rooms available to community residents.
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