Do you need to be Catholic to live at Youville Place?
Many of our residents are non-Catholics. We welcome and celebrate all faiths and cultural backgrounds. As a community, we make every effort to include all of our residents’ interests, backgrounds and traditions in our programming. The values of compassion, dedication, hospitality and integrity are the basis for our community, and we offer a warm welcome to all.
Are there requirements to be met for acceptance?
Our criteria are very simple. You must have the financial means to support your residency, and be able to live safely, with the services and resources available at Youville Place. A Wellness assessment is done prior to the signing of any lease to determine whether Youville Place is able to provide the services and support needed by each prospective resident. Extra care may be brought in for residents who require it. Be sure to inquire if you are wondering about eligibility issues.
Do you have to “sign over” your assets to live at Youville Place?
No assets are signed over to Youville Place and there is no entrance fee. Each applicant completes a financial disclosure form as part of their application. This discloses all resources which will be used toward financing residency. These resources are the basis for acceptance, and it is assumed that once disclosed, they will be put toward supporting residency. If you are not sure of your financial eligibility, our staff will review the financial disclosure form with you in strictest confidence.
What happens if my father doesn’t like it after he moves in?
Only a 60 day notice is required to terminate the lease if there are no health-related reasons for doing so. We are happy to say, this is not something we see a lot, but it does give people a sense that they are not making an irrevocable decision.
Will you “kick me out” if I get too frail?
Lots of people worry that somehow they will be asked to leave as they grow older and more dependent on services and additional resources. The whole point of assisted living is to provide those resources for as long as they make sense. Our Wellness nurse works with residents and their families to ensure that their needs are being met, and that they continue to be safe at Youville Place. She may recommend taking advantage of additional services available through the Wellness department, or bringing additional support in through a private agency. If skilled care is required, our nurse will discuss the options with your family. Our goal is to support you in staying at Youville Place for as long as you are able.
How do people finance their residency in assisted living?
Many people use their monthly income along with proceeds from the sale of real estate, as well as other assets to finance residency. Youville Place also accepts qualified long term care insurance.
Youville Place has limited availability for residents who are income qualified for moderate or low income residency.
To discuss your particular financial situation in the strictest confidence, please feel free to contact Dinah Olanoff, Director of Marketing and Communications by email or at 781-861-3535. She will be glad to walk you through the financial disclosure form that is part of the application package, as well as offer suggestions or discuss additional resources that may be available.
What happens if I run out of money?
You will be disclosing your available financial assets when you apply for residency, and are accepted with an understanding that these funds will be used to finance your residency. Should you spend down your disclosed assets, we will work with your family to place you in one of our subsidized programs.
Youville Place has 10 apartments designated for appropriate applicants qualifying for our “moderate income program,” as well as 10 apartments designated for appropriate applicants qualifying for “low-income programs.” We accept applications for both of these subsidized options, and fill the apartments from a waiting list. Existing residents at Youville Place have preference over outside applicants on the waiting list.
Who makes the decisions about my care?
Residents themselves make the decisions about the services they receive. Many families are involved as well, to the extent that a resident feels is appropriate. While Youville Place can make recommendations and offer resources, it is the resident who must manage their own health care choices.
