Frequently Asked Questions
I’m healthy, active and busier than ever. What are the advantages of moving to Bethany Village now rather than waiting until I’m older?What is Bethany Village?
Who owns and operates Bethany Village?
What is a continuing care retirement community?
What kind of common areas and amenities does Bethany Village provide?
Are Bethany Village residents represented by an association?
Are there financial advantages to choosing Bethany Village rather than remaining in my own home?
What types of fees do residents of Bethany Village pay?
Describe the Entrance Fee.
What is included in the Monthly Service Fee?
Are the Monthly Service Fees fixed or are they subject to change?
What residential services are offered at additional costs?
What are the advantages of choosing Bethany Village rather than a "condo" community?
May I furnish and decorate my cottage or apartment residence?
Can I bring my pet with me to Bethany Village?
What are the age and health requirements for admission to the residential accommodations at Bethany Village?
Describe the health care services and accommodations at Bethany Village.
How do I become a resident?
What is my next step?
Who do I call to schedule a presentation?
I’m healthy, active and busier than ever. What are the advantages of moving to Bethany Village now rather than waiting until I’m older?
Your healthy, active lifestyle is actually one of the best reasons for choosing Bethany Village right now. When you live at Bethany, there are no more time-consuming chores of home maintenance and yard upkeep. You’re free to do just what you want to do. Residents who have chosen Bethany consistently tell us that having freedom and being able to make the choice on their own were the most important factors in their decision to move here. Those residents represent a delightfully diverse, talented and friendly group of people who enjoy travel, time with family, volunteering, continuing careers and pursuing new interests.
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What is Bethany Village?
Bethany Village is a continuing care retirement community sponsored by Graceworks Lutheran Services. Bethany provides a wide range of residential options, assisted living and a full continuum of healthcare.
Bethany features 160 cottage homes in one-, two- and three-bedroom designs in single and attached configurations. As part of a $47 million expansion project completed in 2009 Bethany added 30 new villas, 30 spacious apartments, a Village Center and a Memory Support Center.
The new villas each include a master suite, den, guest room and two-car garage. The apartments in Park Ridge Place include a den, master suite, balcony or patio and a below-grade parking garage. Altogether there are nearly 200 apartment residences with a wide variety of sizes and styles including suites and one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans. Many offer lake, walkout patio and penthouse premium views.
The heart of the 100-acre community is the Village Center with common areas for fitness, lifelong learning, large and small social gatherings and an Art Center. The continuum includes assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, long-term nursing care and a Memory Support Center that creates a home environment for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other memory impairment.
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Who owns and operates Bethany Village?
The senior living community is owned and operated by Graceworks Lutheran Services, a not-for-profit corporation founded as the Lutheran Inner Mission League in 1926 and overseen by a Board of Directors. Graceworks affiliated programs include Graceworks Enhanced Living which offers group homes and a day program for individuals with developmental disabilities; Graceworks Housing Services which provides apartment communities for elderly and disabled persons on a fixed income; and a variety of community care services including credit and housing counseling, emergency assistance and senior companionship.
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What is a continuing care retirement community?
Across the United States, aging services professionals overwhelmingly agree that a continuing care retirement community like Bethany Village provides the greatest financial security, value and peace of mind for older adults and their families.
A continuing care retirement community offers accommodations at every level: apartment, cottage and villa residential options; common areas for fitness, education and socializing; assisted living; rehabilitation services, and long-term and memory-supportive care. The beauty of this concept is best illustrated if and when residents require assistance as they age. If needs change, residents are secure in knowing that quality supportive services and care are available either at home through personal care services or in a familiar and professionally staffed environment.
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What kind of common areas and amenities does Bethany Village provide?
The following common areas and amenities at Bethany Village are designed to promote active aging through physical, mental, social, occupational and spiritual well-being:
- Village Center, the heart of the community with opportunities for life enrichment
- Fitness Center staffed by a full-time exercise physiologist
- Aerobics room for aerobic activity and strength training
- Lounges, patios and libraries located in several residential areas
- Classrooms for lifelong learning programs
- Art Center for classes and exhibits
- Computer Center for access to the Internet and Bethany Connect, an online source of community information just for Bethany residents and their families
- Fountain Place Restaurant and Vista Place Dining Room
- Bistro in the Village Center for coffee, casual dining and gathering with friends
- Village Shop for gifts and life incidentals
- Nondenominational chapel
- Salon and barber services
- Full-service bank
- Post office
- Supplemental storage areas
- Wellness Clinic
- Two-level, below-grade parking garage for Homestead & Park Ridge Place residents
- Scenic walkways throughout the campus
- Reflection Lake stocked for fishing
Are Bethany Village residents represented by an association?
Bethany Village’s management supports active Resident Councils for each residential area. The Resident Councils are instrumental in planning and interacting with management on many facets of community life. The Resident Councils meet once a month and elect representatives annually.
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Are there financial advantages to choosing Bethany Village rather than remaining in my own home?
You may be surprised to find that the costs of living in a community like Bethany Village can compare quite favorably to the costs of remaining in your current home. Over time, the costs of keeping up a house and yard, utilities, fitness club memberships, entertainment and homeowner’s insurance can really add up. Choosing Bethany is an investment in the priceless benefits of safety, security and peace of mind from having a sound plan for the future.
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What types of fees do residents of Bethany Village pay?
As with most not-for-profit senior living communities, Bethany Village residents pay a one-time Entrance Fee and a Monthly Service Fee upon moving to the community.
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Describe the Entrance Fee.
The Entrance Fee is the initial investment that gives you entrance into the community and access to its entire scope of hospitality and on-site healthcare services. These benefits include priority access to the Bethany Rehabilitation Center for short-term convalescent stays.
The Entrance Fee varies according to the type of residence and services selected. A current fee schedule is available during scheduled presentations with a Bethany marketing counselor.
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What is included in the Monthly Service Fee?
First, you’ll find that all home and grounds upkeep is maintained by our own dedicated and courteous Bethany Village staff. No more mowing the lawn, raking leaves, washing windows or cleaning gutters. Also included in your Monthly Service Fee are basic cable, waste removal and all utilities—everything except telephone and internet service. As another benefit, you won’t have to pay for homeowner’s insurance any longer. The Monthly Service Fee for an apartment, cottage or villa varies according to the size and floor plan and entitles you to enjoy the following services, programs and amenities:Dining:
- Choices in dining services and access to a fine-dining restaurant
- Meals selected from daily menus
- Special dietary accommodations
- The services of a dietitian
- A private dining room for family, guests or special occasions
- A host/hostess to seat you (Fountain Place Restaurant)
- A “no tipping” policy
- Extra meals for guests at a minimal charge
- Weekly housekeeping service, including vacuuming, dusting, cleaning the kitchen and the bathrooms (Vista Place)
- Periodic outside window cleaning and other heavy housekeeping twice a year
- Washers and dryers in each Homestead, larger Vista Place, Park Ridge Place, cottage and villa residence. Washers and dryers also are available at no charge on each floor of Vista Place for resident convenience.
- General maintenance repairs and replacement of appliances, heating and air conditioning equipment owned by Bethany Village
- General upkeep of the community’s grounds including lawns, trees and shrubbery, landscaping, parking areas, and snow and leaf removal
- Security check of residences when residents are away
- Security service during evening hours
- Fire alarms, smoke alarms and sprinkler systems throughout the community
- Lighting and security in designated resident and visitor parking areas
- Brinks Security Systems available for all villas and cottages
- Lifeline® emergency response systems
- The Village Fitness Center with a full-time, on-site exercise physiologist
- Scheduled aerobics, strength training, Zumba® Gold, PACE® (People with Arthritis Can Exercise) and Drums Alive™ classes
- Free weights, treadmills, recumbent steppers and bikes
- Classrooms for health education programs
- Wellness Clinic with nurses on staff
- All heating, air conditioning, electricity, water, sewer, waste removal, pest control for the residences and common areas
- Individual heating and air conditioning controls in each residence
- Property and liability insurance for assets of Bethany Village (insurance on contents is the resident’s responsibility)
- Prewired telephone in each residence (monthly charges are the resident’s responsibility)
- Scheduled bus transportation to various locations Monday through Friday. Locations include shopping centers, grocery stores, physician offices and specially scheduled outings.
- Personal transportation for medical appointments and other needs when scheduled in advance
- Numerous social, recreational, educational, cultural and spiritual programs. Opportunities include guest speakers and performers, parties, group travel excursions within the region and across the nation, dances, bridge, craft classes, computer classes, movies, art exhibits, nondenominational worship services and a variety of special and seasonal events.
Are the Monthly Service Fees fixed or are they subject to change?
Monthly Service Fees are reviewed annually by management and subject to change based on costs of operating the community. The fees are based on the actual costs of services, staffing, operations, real estate taxes and depreciation. Bethany Village strives to keep its costs at the lowest feasible rate consistent with sound financial practices. Residents receive notification of any increase in the Monthly Service Fee no less than 30 days in advance.
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What residential services are offered at additional costs?
In addition to the standard services included in the Monthly Service Fee, Bethany Village provides, for an additional fee, additional meals each day, guest meals, catering for special occasions, salon and barber services, personal care services, medication management, personal transportation, meal delivery to personal residence, home healthcare and additional housekeeping and laundry services.
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What are the advantages of choosing Bethany Village rather than a “condo” community?
At At Bethany Village you will experience all the benefits of a “condo” community and a great deal more. You'll enjoy a lovely setting with 100 wooded acres and close proximity to dining, shopping and recreational venues in the City of Centerville. You’ll live in a graciously appointed one-, two- or three-bedroom apartment, cottage or villa surrounded by beautiful landscaping. Most importantly, you’ll realize the intangible benefits of security and peace of mind for the future.
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May I furnish and decorate my cottage or apartment residence?
Yes, you may use your personal furnishings to reflect your own tastes and preferences. However, any structural or physical change or redecoration (in addition to the pre-determined options) must first be approved by the management and are the financial responsibility of the resident.
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Can I bring my pet with me to Bethany Village?
We welcome many animal friends to our community. A Marketing Counselor will be happy to discuss pet guidelines with you in detail during your personal presentation.
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What are the age and health requirements for admission to the residential accommodations at Bethany Village?
Persons must be 62 years of age or older, have relatively good health and meet the requirements and regulations established by the community.
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Describe the health care services and accommodations at Bethany Village.
Bethany Village is committed to helping older adults experience dignity and wholeness and to meeting a wide range of healthcare needs. Bethany Village is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)/Continuing Care Accreditation Commission (CCAC). This status signifies that Bethany meets the most stringent standards in the areas of facilities, finance and resident quality of life. The Bethany Village licensed nursing home and assisted living residence received deficiency-free surveys by the Ohio Department of Health in 2004, 2005 and 2009. Our onsite healthcare services include:
- 24-hour emergency nursing assistance
- Assisted Living in Arbor North and the Pavilion
- Long-term care in the Bethany Linden House
- Short-term skilled nursing services in the Bethany Rehabilitation Center
- Memory Support Center for people living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia
How do I become a resident?
Becoming a resident is an easy four-step process:
- Choose the preferred residence and complete the Application for Residency, the History and Physical Medical Form and a Financial Verification Form.
- Within 30 days, your application for residency will be reviewed.
- Following the review and approval of your application, you will be asked to sign the Residency Agreement and pay a deposit equal to 10% of the entrance fee selected.
- When your residence is nearly ready for you to occupy, you will schedule your move to Bethany Village and pay the 90% balance of the Entrance Fee at the time you move in.
What is my next step?
Today, more than ever before, people are recognizing the importance of planning ahead for retirement. Your next step is to schedule an appointment with one of our Marketing Counselors.
At Bethany Village you’ll continue to enjoy life just the way you like it -- but free from worries about home maintenance, your well-being and burdening your children. You’ll be free to travel -- a number of our residents head south or west for the winter -- confident that your Bethany home will be safeguarded while you're away. You’ll discover regular Bethany community events to help you get connected to your neighbors. The most important benefit of a Bethany lifestyle is that you’re creating a sound plan for the future.
Who do I call to schedule a presentation?
Please contact the Marketing Department at (937) 436-6850 to schedule a presentation with one of our Marketing Counselors, who will assist you in learning more about Bethany Village.