Frequently Asked Questions About Senior Living
What makes Summit Pointe different from other senior living communities?
Summit Pointe is the only Senior community to offer transitioning from independent living to assisted living without having to change rooms or buildings and has been extremely successful in caring for your loved ones for over a decade! Our tenants live a normal everyday life style in a supportive environment while enjoying their independence and knowing assistance is standing by when needed.
Where are the Summit Pointe Senior Living facilities located?
Summit Pointe is Marion’s hidden gem that is located just north of 29th St off of 35th street. Summit Pointe backs up against The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection and Butterfield Park so you know you will be able to enjoy the serine setting.
What services are available to your assisted living tenants?
Assisted Living at Summit Pointe offers options for tenants who may need some support or services that can be personally tailored to their needs. Our tenants at Summit Pointe live in their own apartment with the option of scheduled services or we are just a few steps away in case of an urgent moment. Summit Pointe offers a wide variety of services like medication management and administration, assistance bathing, dressing, and escorts to name a few! You have the ability to start and stop services at any time.
What is the difference between an independent room or an assisted living room?
We do offer 89 rooms that you can move into as independent or assisted, The only difference is if you decided to add services when you move in or add services after you move and see what help you know you need.
Does Summit Pointe Senior Living offer memory care?
Summit Pointe does offer a very cozy 12 room Memory Care that’s designed for the needs of those with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other forms of memory impairment. Our Memory Care tenants will continue to live rich, fulfilling, and dignified lives with daily interaction and activities designed around them.
Does Summit Pointe accept elderly waiver or Medicaid (Title 19)?
Summit Pointe is a 100% private pay community. A great resource to find out more on the Elderly Waiver Program is Heritage Area Agency on Aging 1-800-332-5934 or www.heritageaaa.org.
Does Summit Pointe accept Long Term Care insurance or VA benefits?
If you have a long term care insurance policy and you meet the requirements of your policy, it may cover your assistance provided by Summit Pointe, please check with your insurance carrier to see if your policy applies to certified assisted living programs and what the requirements are. If you are a veteran or a window of a veteran who served in the war, you may be eligible for a monetary program called Aid and Attendance. We recommend you reach out to Linn County Veterans Affairs at 1-800-838-4692 or visit their website at www.va.gov for more information.
What if I need assistance but my husband/wife doesn't? Can we still live in the same apartment?
Yes! We tailor the assistance needed to the individual so you have the choice of any apartment and one tenant can have services while the other does not. No matter what need arises, you do not need to move apartments just because you need assistance.
HOW WE’RE DIFFERENT
Summit Pointe Senior Living is the only established Marion senior living community that offers to transition from Independent to Assisted Living without having to move rooms or buildings! Your family is our family, including your pets, too, since we are pet-friendly.
Any other questions? Please contact us.
“A very welcoming, caring staff who work hard to make sure we are healthy and happy. The community is just the right size to allow opportunity to interact with the other community members. We have already made many new friends. The many activities offer opportunity to continue things one likes or learn something new. We are pleased to call Summit Pointe our home now.”
“While driving home from work, I saw the Summit Pointe Hot Air Balloon! This is what warms my heart after a crazy, busy week and knowing mom is doing great there! Thank you.”
“I took the first step of walking into Summit Pointe and meeting the friendly staff. The atmosphere made me feel very welcome. It is a new beginning of life.”
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Senior Living Experience
Summit Pointe is proud to be the only senior living community in Marion offering a seamless transition from independent living to assisted living without the need to move rooms or buildings.