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Q. Who owns The Hermitage in Northern Virginia?
A. The Hermitage in Northern Virginia is one of seven retirement
communities in Virginia, which is owned and operated by Virginia
United Methodist Homes, Inc. (VUMH), a Virginia non-profit 501 (c)(3)
corporation. VUMH opened its first community in 1949.
Q. Is the Hermitage an accredited retirement community?
A. The Hermitage is accredited by CCAC (Continuing Care Accreditation
Commission) and EAGLE (Educational Assessment Guidelines Leading
toward Excellence) by the United Methodist Association. CCAC accreditation
is widely regarded as a “seal of approval” for retirement
communities. EAGLE accreditation is a voluntary self-assessment
and peer review process designed to enhance the quality of services
provided at church-related, not-for-profit ministries.
Q. How does the Future List (waiting list) work?
A. The Future Residency Priority List (Future List) is designed
for those who are interested in moving to the Hermitage in the future.
A fully refundable $1,000 deposit secures a priority position for
obtaining a living unit in the long-term future. When making a deposit
and completing a registration form, one states a preference for
a year of entry and type of living unit. At that time, should such
a living unit become available, people will be contacted in order
of deposit date and preferences.
Once you are on the Future List, your position on that list will
not change. Even if you decline several opportunities to acquire
an apartment, you will not be moved to the bottom of the list.
Q. What are the requirements for admission to Independent
Living at the Hermitage?
A. The Hermitage is designed for people who can live independently
at the time of entry. In order to move into Independent Living,
each person must be able to live independently, and be in relatively
good health with no conditions that are likely to require long-term
in the near future. The Hermitage staff conducts a health assessment
to determine eligibility for Independent Living. A financial projection
determines that resources are sufficient to allow an adequate and
enjoyable lifestyle.
Q. If a spouse transfers to another level of care or dies,
is the other spouse required to transfer to a smaller living unit?
A. At the Hermitage your apartment is your home, and you are not
required to move simply because the size of the household changed.
Q. Is the Hermitage in Northern Virginia non-denominational
and does anyone receive preferential treatment?
A. The Hermitage is a non-denominational retirement community, which
means people of all faiths and denominations are welcome. Admission
is based upon qualification for the desired living unit through
financial and level of care assessment.
Q. If I carry Medicare and a Medicare supplement policy,
what benefits would this offer me at the Hermitage?
A. Hermitage requires that all residents carry Medicare and a Medicare
Supplement policy or equivalent. As a federal medical health insurance
program, Medicare will help defray costs associated with physicians
and hospital stays; however, the Hermitage is not a certified Medicare
health facility, so your Medicare benefits will not cover the monthly
cost of your stay in Health Services.
Q. If I come to the Hermitage as a Lifecare resident, should
I continue my Long Term Care insurance premiums?
A. The Lifecare program means that there will be no increase in
your monthly service fee when you move to a higher level of care
– short term or long term. Yet this type of insurance could
be beneficial, depending upon the type of policy purchased. We suggest
you check with your insurance agent before making decisions regarding
your policy.
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