FAQs
What are FAQs?
FAQs stand for "Frequently Asked Questions". They are a list of common questions and their corresponding answers that are provided to help people quickly find the information they need. FAQs are often used on websites, product manuals, or other informational resources to address the most common questions or concerns that people may have about a particular topic or product. They can be a useful tool for providing quick and easy access to information, and can save time by reducing the need for people to contact customer support or search for answers themselves.
What is your response to COVID-19?
First and foremost, our top priority is the health and safety of our Residents and team. The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a pandemic and public health matter. We are closely monitoring the rolling recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO), Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Health Care Association (AHCA), National Center For Assisted Living (NCAL), North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), Mecklenburg County Health Department, and other health care facilities.
For more information view our COVID-19 Information and Safety Guidelines, and CDC COVID-19 FAQs.
What is the difference between Assisted Living and Nursing Homes?
Assisted Living promotes independence in a home-like setting and offers assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) like eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and continence. Evening care and medication monitoring are also offered by caregivers. An individual's ADL performance is an important determining factor to gauge when and what type of long-term care is needed.
Nursing homes take care of people who are unable to perform most ADLs, or are sick and need round-the-clock skilled nursing care. Most nursing homes are in an institutionalized setting and are not conducive to encouraging independence.
Do you offer 24-hour continuous nursing care?
No. We have a written agreement with a licensed home care agency that provides professional staffing to assist our residents with personal care services on a daily, emergency, odd hours, and/or as-needed basis. We do not offer continuous (non-stop) personal care services. Nursing facilities offer 24-hour continuous care.
Is it time to consider moving into an assisted living home?
Assisted living cost can be expensive. However, if six or more hours of daily personal care services are required, assisted living may be the most affordable option to meet your personal care needs. Plus, here are several more reasons to consider assisted living:
- Cognitive decline or memory loss has reached a point that causes safety issues or concerns.
- Unable to perform activities of daily living without help from others.
- Physically or mentally unable to clean your home.
- Help is required to prepare meals, do laundry, run errands, schedule appointments, transport and assist you to medical appointments, etc.
- Medication is not being taking as scheduled.
- It is no longer safe to live alone, and you want someone to be nearby or check on you regularly, multiple times a day and at night.
- You desire the company of others to communicate and stay socially active and engaged.
When is it time to consider assisted living for my loved one?
The challenges of caring for a loved one can be overwhelming for someone with many obligations, responsibilities, or inability to provide the level of required assistance on a daily basis. When there is not enough time in a day to properly get things done for yourself and everyone else, you may neglect your own personal care and fall short at providing the best care for your loved one. This is usually when it is time to consider assisted living.
Remember that Superman and Superwoman are fictional characters. It is ok to receive assistance, and our caring and knowledgeable team will be there to answer any questions and help make the transition as smooth as possible.
What does CoHomes provide?
CoHomes provides:
- A completely furnished home including bedrooms, bathrooms, living room, family room, dining, kitchen, laundry room, sunroom/activity room, and outdoor patio
- Private and semi-private bedrooms
- Full-size beds and extra long twin size beds
- Hospital bed (for rent based on availability)
- Three nutritious home cooked meals and snacks
- Housekeeping and laundry services
- Paid utilities including gas, electric, and water
- Paid Internet service
- Video calling
- Wall mounted TVs with cable in all bedrooms and family room
- Home security system with cameras in common areas
- In-house emergency response system
- Maintenance and lawn care
- Air purifiers with HEPA and UV light
- PPE for residents and team including daily temperture monitoring
Plus, the following personal care services are offered by a licensed home care agency directly to our residents at CoHomes:
- 24-hour professional staffing
- Bathing and grooming
- Dressing
- Toileting
- Transferring
- Mobilizing
- Bowel/Bladder management/Incontinence care
- Assistance making and receiving telephone calls and video calls
- Safety supervision
- Medication reminders
- Diabetic Care
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Fun cognitive and physical activities
- Appointment management and transportation to nearby appointments (doctor, dentist, beauty salon, barber, etc.)
- Increased supervision due to mild cognitive impairment, early to moderate stage dementia, Parkinson's, or other health concerns
- Temporary personalized assistance during an acute illness or after surgery as recommended by a physician to meet the Resident’s needs and prevent unnecessary relocation
- Quarterly RN supervisory visits
Contact us for more information on our amenities, services, and cost.
Who are our typical residents?
CoHomes Boutique Senior Living provides housing with services for a maximum of six residents and has an agreement with a licensed home care agency to provide personal care services, as needed. The caregiver-to-resident ratio is one to six. Our residents must require assistance with at least one ADL to qualify to live at CoHomes. To learn more about Our Typical Resident reference: CoHomes.org/OurTypicalResident.
What is the cost?
In-home care services can be very expensive especially when additional time is needed on a more frequent basis. According to the 2024 Cost of Care Survey by Genworth.com (calculated future cost with 3% inflation), in Charlotte, NC, the median in-home caregiver agency cost is $34 per hour.
That means in-home care will cost $272 daily or $8,160 monthly for only 8 hours of daily personal care services. To receive 24 hours of personal care services on a monthly basis that cost could skyrocket to $24,480. This cost is for care only, it does not include the cost for housing, food, etc.
The local median assisted living cost for 2023-2024 is $4,411 per month (not including the cost of care), based on data from Genworth. Keep in mind that Memory Care cost is about $7,000 to $11,000 a month, and sometime more.
CoHomes rates for housing and meals start at $4,900, per care cost. For information regarding all-inclusive costs for housing, meals, and personal care services, reference: CoHomes.org/OurTypicalResident.
Contact us at (704) 272-1777 for more information or to arrange an assessment to determine the exact rate for your loved one.
What payment options are available?
We accept private pay only. Residents may use funds from savings, retirement accounts, pensions, social security, long-term care insurance, veteran's benefits, family contributions, and other financial sources. Many families are surprised and disappointed to learn that Medicare does not pay for senior housing or assisted living.
In addition, many people are unaware that some related costs may be tax-deductible (check with your accountant or financial advisor).
Contact us at (704) 272-1777 for more information about our amenities, services, and costs.
Where is CoHomes located?
CoHomes has two locations conveniently located in South Charlotte:
CoHomes at Harrowfield is located in the McAlpine neighborhood in South Charlotte, near I-485 and Ballantyne, and close to Atrium Health Pineville Hospital:
11308 Harrowfield Road, Charlotte, NC 28226
CoHomes at Bridgewood is located in the Ridgewood neighborhood in South Charlotte, near Quail Hollow Country Club, and close to Carmel Road and Quail Hollow Road:
4042 Bridgewood Road, Charlotte, NC 28226
Our Business and Billing Mailing Address:
15105-D John J. Delaney Drive #173, Charlotte, NC 28277
Office Number (call / text / fax):
(704) 272-1777