Delamere Woods
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“I have lived here since 2002 and have been very happy. I am eighty-eight years old and could not be in a more pleasant place.”

-Leona Barden

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  FAQ's for Delamere Woods


Can someone under 62 years of age own the unit, as long as someone 62 and older lives in it?
What are the apartments like?
Do I have to participate in the meal plan?
What does housekeeping involve?
What happens if I need more help?
What is the parking like?
How big is Delamere Woods?
What kind of activities do you have?
Are the management and staff helpful and caring?
Are pets welcome at Delamere Woods?
Are their any additional services at Delamere Woods?

Can someone under 62 years of age own the unit, as long as someone 62 and older lives in it?
YES, someone younger can own the unit as long as someone 62 and older or is handicapped lives in the unit.


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What are the apartments like?
You have a choice of a few different types of apartment sizes which can be either purchased or rented. Our apartments are spacious, inviting, and equipped with all the modern conveniences.


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Do I have to participate in the meal plan?
No. Home cooked meals are A La Carte, you pay as you go. We serve dinner Monday-Friday at 5:30. Dinners include soup and salad, entrée, dessert coffee and tea. Every apartment is fully equipped with appliances for those who choose to continue to prepare their own meals. We go grocery shopping twice a week in the Delamere Woods chauffer driven van (and the driver carries the packages to your residence!). With the addition of our in-home catering dinner service for a small extra fee, there is little need to have to prepare your own food if you don’t want to.


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What does housekeeping involve?
Your apartment is cleaned once a week and your linens and towels are laundered once a week as well.


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What happens if I need more help?
You are in your home and can choose the people whomever you like to come in to support you. Many of our residents already know someone who may be able to do odd jobs for you. The staff is so accommodating and will go out of their way to see that your needs are met within reason. We have 24/7 immediate emergency response.


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What is the parking like?
Delamere Woods has enough on-site parking spots available for every unit in the building and snow removal is included.


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How big is Delamere Woods?
We have 52 units. Delamere Woods is comfortable and friendly, not overwhelming.


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What kind of activities do you have?
We enjoy a field trip outing every Wednesday, holiday events, birthday parties, exercise, Arts and crafts, Bingo. We also have a woodworking shop.


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Are the management and staff helpful and caring?
Yes, speak with our residents and they will have a story to relate how much they have been helped with tasks, problems, etc. and have been pleasantly surprised how the situation turned out. Lois, our executive director, is especially helpful, if you have any problems or questions, ask her and she will be most happy to help you out.


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Are pets welcome at Delamere Woods?
Yes, We allow small dog and cats as long as the resident can accommodate the needs of their pet..


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Are their any additional services at Delamere Woods?
Yes for an extra charge we a hairdresser once a week and we also have a foot care nurse that visits once a month. We also have a nurse that comes in once a week to check blood pressure and weight at no additional charge.


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