Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Adding Years to Your Independence at Palm Village Retirement Community

By Charles Buller, VP of Advancement
Palm Village Retirement Community

Originally published in a 2009 issue of the Palm Villager

Statistics can be made to say many different things. One particular statistic from Palm Village speaks for itself. “People who move into an independent patio home at Palm Village delay by 3-5 years their admittance into skilled nursing.” Stop and carefully think about that. Of all the statistics we could use to encourage people to consider moving into a Continuing Care Retirement Community, this is the one that speaks the loudest. It’s part of why we see Palm Village as a natural extension of the care that families and churches provide for persons who are aging. What better gift could you give a senior than adding quality of life to a life already well lived?

This represents good news for both the health of our resident at Palm Village and the health of our Mission. Skilled nursing is the costliest portion of a person’s health care in the course of a life. It’s that time of life that has created the need for the Living Legacy Fund to help provide assistance for those who outlive their resources. Between Medi-Cal, private pay and donor generosity, we assure people of the dignity of care that is deserved when a person needs skilled nursing. On the other hand, the longer it can be postponed the more likely it is that a person can continue to have enough assets to provide for their own.

We believe there are numerous reasons why people remain healthier when moving into a patio home at Palm Village.

They include:
   •  Health Supervision
   •  Security and Safety
   •  Free Maintenance
   •  Social Interaction
   •  Financial Assistance
   •  Balanced Diet
   •  Stress Reduction
   •  Moving Assistance
   •  Many More…
We want to thank the donors who have contributed to Living Legacy of Palm Village recently. Of these, approximately 150 represent new donors! We so appreciate having you as part of our Living Legacy Team. The money given was used directly for the needs of those who require financial assistance that health and circumstances have dictated.

The “added years of independence…” are proof that donations have a tangible effect on the lives of residents.  Thanks to each and every one of you who have contributed to this mission!


Palm Village Retirement Community is a smart choice for seniors searching for California retirement homes or California nursing homes. If you are seeking information on California Retirement Homes, you'll enjoy reading about Palm Village's Independent Living Patio Homes and Assisted Living Suites. If you are looking for information on California Nursing Homes and related services, Palm Village offers Skilled Nursing, Memory Care and Rehabilitation Therapies including Stroke Rehabilitation. COA 170 Lic. #100404809 - Admissions, room assignments and services are provided without regard to race, color, national origin, disability or age.