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  STEPS TO BECOMING A RESIDENT IN THE RESIDENTIAL SECTION 

    Prospective residents must submit:

                Medical Doctor's Certificate

                     Copy of Elks Membership Card

              Self-Sustaining Application

                      Confidential Financial Statement

The above forms are reviewed by designated representative(s) of the Elks National Home.  A $100 per person non-refundable Application Processing Fee is required to be paid with the Application.  Application forms are available by emailing, enhome@elkshome.org; telephoning, (540)586-8232 or 1-800-552-4140; or writing to Elks National Home, 931 Ashland Ave, Bedford, VA, 24523.

An approved application can be held for up to 60 days for the resident's arrival.   In addition to the monthly service fee, you are also required to pay an occupancy right fee upon your arrival.  See below for details.

• The amount of the occupancy right fee is $10,000.00 for rooms in buildings A, B, and C, and $5,000.00 for rooms in building H.  In the case of an applicant who has a low permanent monthly income, or if his income is from sources that could be liquidated or depleted, an additional amount for a security deposit may be required.  Generally, if the applicant’s permanent monthly income is sufficient to pay all his regular expenses and leave enough for emergencies, prescription medication, medical care, etc., then only the minimum occupancy right fee would be required.  The amount of the security deposit, if required, is determined strictly on an individual basis, taking all factors into consideration.

• If a married couple applies for residency, they must apply on separate applications and must each pay a separate occupancy right fee, regardless of whether they occupy two separate single rooms or live together in a two-room suite.
   

•  Insurance, stocks, etc., cannot be accepted in lieu of cash.

• The occupancy right fee must be paid prior to or at the time the resident occupancy agreement is signed.  The agreement must be signed within two (2) weeks after an applicant receives notification of the approval of his application.  A $1,000 penalty will apply if the application is withdrawn after the occupancy agreement has been signed.
   

• The minimum occupancy right fee is non-interest bearing to the resident.  If more than the $10,000 (or $5,000 for Building H) minimum is required, then the excess amount would be placed in a security deposit in trust with the Home and this security deposit would be interest bearing for the resident.
   

• The minimum occupancy right fee is ninety percent (90%) refundable if residency is terminated within the first year for any reason other than death.  Each year thereafter, the fee decreases an additional ten percent (10%) of the original amount until it reaches zero.  Deductions will be made from any amount to be refunded for any balances due the Home.  In the event of the resident’s death at any time after arrival, the Home immediately earns any remaining balance and there is no refund.
   

•  If a resident is required to pay a security deposit in addition to the minimum occupancy right fee, this excess amount is refundable to the resident or his estate upon the resident’s death or departure from the Home.  Deductions will be made from the refund for any expenses incurred or paid for the resident.

Health Care

Although we cannot accept those already in need of assistance or supervision, we have a section for residents who become in need of assisted living after they have passed a three month probationary period.  Catered Care is also available. This is limited assistance given to a resident in his/her own room.

A physician is available to residents during scheduled office hours at the Home.  The resident is responsible for all charges, which will be billed by the physician's office.  The Home will bill for any medicines or supplies received. There is a charge of $65.00 per day for inpatient care in the Special Care (assisted living) unit in addition to the monthly maintenance charge.  Basic Catered Care is $15.00 per day.

Bedford County Memorial Hospital is located 1.5 miles from the Home for residents who need hospital care.  

Our medical records department will assist you in filing your Medicare and other insurance claims for outside medical treatment.

Finances

In order to qualify as a self-sustaining resident, your income and assets must be sufficient for you to be able to pay the monthly service fee, provide you with spending money, and meet any other expenses you may incur for supplemental insurance, special care, outside medical care, medicines, etc.  The lodge accepts no financial responsibility for a self-sustaining resident.  However, a portion of the application must be completed by the lodge.

A SELF-SUSTAINING RESIDENT DOES NOT HAVE TO TURN THEIR INCOME AND ASSETS OVER TO THE HOME

Those who do not have sufficient income and/or assets to meet the self-sustaining requirements may request a partial-maintenance application, which requires the lodge to accept financial responsibility for expenses the resident cannot pay.  More details on this procedure are available from the Home.  You may call our toll free number during regular business hours at 1-800-552-4140.

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