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Frequently Asked Questions

Following are questions we hear most often about retirement living at Copeland Oaks. If you need additional information or would like to take a tour of our community, please call Karla at 330-938-7760 or Tony at 330-938-1033 – or send an email to jamiem@copelandoaks.com. We encourage you to contact us as often as you wish with your questions or requests. We are here to serve you.

Questions About Copeland Oaks

What senior living options and accommodations are available at Copeland Oaks?
Copeland Oaks offers an array of charming villa homes, spacious apartments and private assisted living residences. There are a variety of sizes from which to choose to accommodate your preferences and taste. Learn more about the living options at Copeland Oaks.
What are the age requirements for moving to Copeland Oaks?
Copeland Oaks is open to adults who are 55 years of age and older.
Are there overnight accommodations if I have out-of-town visitors?

Copeland Oaks partners with a variety of local hotels and accommodations a short drive from the retirement community. Our staff can make recommendations if you are visiting a loved one and plan to stay awhile – which we hope you do (we love visitors). Copeland also offers on-campus accommodations for end of life family support.

Can I bring my pet to Copeland Oaks?
Absolutely! Copeland Oaks is a pet friendly community. We feel, not only do pets promote health and happiness among seniors, but they are also a part of the family. Copeland Oaks allows residents to have up to two pets per household in any type of independent living villa or apartment, as well as assisted living apartments. Residents with pets are asked to adhere to our community pet policy.
Can I keep seeing my own doctor when I move to Copeland Oaks?
Yes. You have the choice of using your own physician or one of the visiting doctors in our on-site Health Clinic, which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Is there a waiting list to move in?
Some floor plans do have a waiting list. We suggest you plan ahead and join the priority list, even if you’re not ready to move right away.

Questions About Retirement Homes

How much does it cost to live in a retirement community?
When choosing a retirement community, look for one that offers all-inclusive pricing and a continuum of care to ensure the most effective use of your retirement funds. Copeland Oaks is a not for profit retirement community that is competitively priced with other senior living communities that offer a similar range of amenities and services. Copeland offers all-inclusive packages for our assisted living apartments, independent living villas, and other living options. All of our living options include access to our campus with a wellness center, therapeutic activities, and more amenities.

Copeland Oaks’ Continuum of Care guarantees that residents receive the care they need throughout every stage of retirement, with our Copeland Life Care Fund providing benevolent assistance to residents if they outlive their assets. Use our Retirement Calculator Tool to determine if you’re on the right path financially to meeting your retirement goals.

What is a retirement residence?
Retirement residences, also known as retirement homes, are multi-residence housing facilities intended for the elderly. Unlike retirement residences or retirement homes, retirement communities like Copeland Oaks offer private homes and apartment living options for seniors age 55 and up in every stage of retirement.
What do retirement homes do?
Retirement homes provide skilled nursing care and therapeutic activities to residents in their care. In addition to the skilled nursing services that are offered in retirement homes, retirement communities go beyond these services by providing a full campus of amenities and activities for all seniors – including active, independent seniors and seniors requiring skilled nursing assistance or memory care.

Questions About Nursing Homes & Assisted Living

Is home care cheaper than a nursing home?
A common misperception is that receiving home care is less expensive than a nursing home. While home care may start out being cost effective when only intermittent care or a few hours of care per day is needed, a nursing home can actually be less expensive if continuous care is needed. At Crandall Medical Center at Copeland Oaks, residents receive round-the-clock care and assistance to ensure personal health plans and safety needs are always met.
What makes a good nursing home or assisted living facility?

In addition to offering the specialized services your loved one needs, ensure they will be properly taken care of in a nursing home or assisted living facility by checking whether the facility complies with all state regulations and has a good overall rating. To be a member of the Ohio Assisted Living Association (OALA), Copeland Oaks must comply with all assisted living regulations in Ohio. Also, Copeland Oaks’ Crandall Medical Center earned an overall 5-Star rating according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rating system. Crandall Medical Center was also named #3 in Ohio for Best Nursing Homes 2020 by Newsweek.

Are nursing homes and assisting living facilities safe?
In addition to checking the quality of the facility you’re considering, make sure your loved one is safe in the facility you choose by opting for a nursing home or assisted living facilities that enforces safety and security measures. At Copeland Oaks, our assisted living residents benefit from 24-hour security throughout our community, an urgent call system, and access to our 24-hour health center for added peace of mind. For individuals that require a nursing home setting, Crandall Medical Center also offers 24-hour supervision and security. For residents with memory impairment, Memory Lane at Crandall Medical Center is a secured unit staffed with Certified Dementia Care Practitioners (CDPs) to serve their specialized needs.

Questions About 55 and Over Communities

What are 55 and over communities?
55 and over communities are retirement communities designed for individuals age 55 and up with a wide range of living options to choose from, including private homes, independent living apartments, assisted living apartments and even living options with memory care. Retirement communities like Copeland Oaks enable seniors to get the most out of their retirement on a campus that promotes socialization and wellness by providing convenient access to amenities, events, daily activities, dining options, and transportation for group outings.
Who can live in a 55 and over community?

Everyone who comes to Copeland must be 55 or older – even couples living in the same unit must apply separately. Whether you lead an active, independent life, or could benefit from as-needed skilled nursing care, retirement communities are a great option for seniors in every stage of living. From a wellness center, walking trails, fishing lake and dining venues to an on campus health center offering rehabilitation services and emergency care, Copeland Oaks provides convenient access to amenities and services. 55 and over communities enable individuals and couples to enjoy their independence for longer, while receiving the specialized care they need.

How much does a 55 and over community cost?
While the price of 55 and over communities differ based on campuses and living options, campus that offer all-inclusive pricing will allow you to get more for your money. Compared to other 55 and over communities that offer a similar range of amenities and services, Copeland Oaks is competitively priced and offers all-inclusive packages that include access to a 250-acre campus complete with wellness center, aquatic center, nearby golfing and more. At Copeland Oaks individuals and couples only pay for the level of service they need. If only one spouse requires assisted living or assisted living with memory care services, that’s all they pay for. Plus, if you outlive your assets, our Copeland Life Care Fund was created to provide benevolent assistance. Use our Retirement Calculator Tool to determine if you’re on the right path financially to meeting your retirement goals.

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