As our assisted living and memory care neighborhood, Hawthorn House offers private, secure apartments with around-the-clock caregiving available from resident aide or skilled nurses.
An individual must be age 55 or older and meet the following minimum criteria to be a resident:
A prospective resident must:
Many residents move to Hawthorn House and say, “I wish I would have come here sooner.” It is always wise to make the move when you begin to recognize signs that you need assistance with daily tasks, meals, shopping, or your home’s maintenance. It is always best to have a plan and communicate that plan with your family. If you wait too long, you may need a higher level of care than Hawthorn House provides.
Can a resident be on hospice?
Yes, resident can be on hospice, but must still meet the requirements for assisted living.
To join our waitlist:
We have a monthly base fee (rent) as well as a potential monthly service fee.
The base fee includes a spacious apartment with a kitchenette and private bathroom, beautiful common areas, three meals a day including snacks. Utilities except telephone service, cable television, shared laundry facilities, weekly housekeeping and laundering of bed linens and towels. In-house activities, special events and outings. We also have a caring staff that works 24-hours a day to complete observations of well-being, and whereabouts, reminders of important daily tasks, campus security, and an emergency response system.
A Service fee is in addition to the base fee and is determined prior to move-in based on individual needs and desires.
We are private pay. Long-term care insurance policies vary, it is best to verify your long-term care insurance coverage with your provider. Surviving spouses of retired Air Force enlisted members may be eligible for our Benevolence Program which helps subsidize monthly base and service fees. Contact the admissions coordinator to determine eligibility.
No, we do not accept Medicare.
The $2,500 community fee is a non-refundable, one-time fee paid within 14 days of move in.
Our memory care offers a safe, uniquely designed environment for residents with a focus on improving quality of life, reducing confusion, and preventing wandering with an emergency alert system, and secure outdoor spaces. The memory care wing is part of the assisted living facility with extra measures in place to meet the needs of residents with memory impairment.
We have dedicated health & wellness and activities staff who receive additional training to assist with direction and oversight of daily tasks and leisure activities due to cognitive decline, disorientation, wandering, and altered sleep patterns.
Our memory wing is a secure unit with features to heighten the safety of our residents.
Because of the specialized staff training and resources required to provide high-quality memory care, memory care typically costs more than other types of residential care. The staff check in with residents more frequently and provide extra structure and support to help them navigate their day with enhanced safety measures to meet the needs of those with memory impairment.
We believe in providing quality care for each individual resident. Sometimes that means using a different approach for one resident than we would another.
Activities on the memory wing include exercises, games, crafts, music, and walks along the enclosed outdoor walking path. It's our goal to get to know each resident for who they are and incorporating their individual needs and likes into our care.
No, we have spacious apartments including a kitchenette with a small refrigerator, a microwave oven, and a sink. Wheelchair accessible bathroom with safety features.
Yes, residents receive a wearable medical alert pendant.
Yes, we offer parking for resident-owned vehicles.
Yes, on a limited basis. The Air Force Enlisted Village transportation department can drive residents to and from local medical appointments Monday through Friday during regular business hours for a small monthly fee.
The Hawthorn House activity department provides regularly scheduled trips to the local commissaries and exchanges, grocery stores, and other shopping centers.
After hours and weekend transportation needs are the responsibility and expense of the resident and resident POAs.
No, we do not permit pets. We have therapy pets that regularly visit as part of our activities program.
AHCA F.S. 400.022 (1)(b), F.S. 408.823, F.S. 429.28 (1)(d)
Purpose: In-Person Visitation bill has been signed into law, creating Section 408.823, Florida Statute titled ‘In-person visitation,’ and may be cited as “No Patient Left Alone Act.”
Hawthorn House developed the following policy based on this new requirement. Hawthorn House will provide the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) with a copy of the facility’s visitation policy and procedure, the initial licensure application, renewal application, or change of ownership application. Hawthorn House will make the visitation policies and procedures available to the agency for review at any time, upon request.
Hawthorn House designates the Quality Manager as the person responsible for ensuring staff adhere to the policies and procedures.
Hawthorn House recognizes residents may designate a visitor who is a family member, friend, guardian or other individual as an essential caregiver. Hawthorn House will allow in-person visitation by the essential caregiver for at least 2 hours daily in addition to any other visitation authorized. Hawthorn House does not require an essential caregiver to provide necessary care to a resident. The designated essential caregiver will be documented in the resident’s electronic medical record and updated on the resident request.
Residents are allowed in-person visitation in all the following circumstances, unless the resident objects:
a. End-of-life situations.
b. A resident who was living with family before being admitted to the provider’s care is struggling with the change in environment and lack of in-person family support.
c. The resident is making one or more major medical decisions.
d. A resident is experiencing emotional distress or grieving the loss of a friend or family member who recently died.
e. A resident needs cueing and encouragement to eat or drink which was previously provided by a family member or caregiver.
f. A resident who used to talk and interact with others is seldom speaking.
Hawthorn House has no limit on the number of visitors per resident. Hawthorn House may limit the total number of visitors allowed in the facility at any given time due to the space to accommodate the visitors.
Visitation locations:
a. Residents’ private apartments.
b. Multi-purpose room or conference room is available, pre-arrangement is requested.
c. Outdoor space is available on the Bluebell and Azalea patio. Patios have covered areas, that are protected from heat and sun. Cooling and heating devices are available if needed.
Visitor’s schedule:
Hawthorn House welcomes visitors at any time. General visiting hours are between 0800-2100. Before 0800 and after 2000 visitors can utilize facility doorbell to coordinate with staff for access. There is no limitation on the visitation length.
Infection Control Policies:
Visitors must adhere to appropriate guidelines based on the current Infection Control Policy.
Infection Control Education for Visitors:
Infection Control policy will be available for visitors at the Hawthorn House front desk.
This policy does not prohibit visits if the specific resident to be visited is quarantined or showing symptoms of communicable disease. Visits in these circumstances will require a higher level of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) than the standard masks. PPE will be provided to the visitor. The PPE will be consistent with the most recent CDC guidelines for healthcare workers.
Visitors:
Hawthorn House will follow the most current CDC guidelines regarding visiting. As guidelines are frequently updated, specific information will not be included in this policy due to frequent changes.