Q.What are the requirements for residency at Pinecrest Manor or Terrace? | A.Persons seeking admission to the Manor or Terrace (whether for short or long term care) take part in an admission evaluation and counseling process. Those applying for the first time are required to have a pre-admission physical completed by their physician or the Mount Morris Health Center.
An Application for Admission must also be completed prior to acceptance into Pinecrest Manor or Terrace. This application form includes general background information, names of persons to contact in case of emergency, a general medical condition report, and a confidential financial disclosure.
For prospective residents of the Terrace, an Alzheimer's assessment can be made by a Pinecrest nurse, either at Pinecrest or in the individual's home. Pinecrest is affiliated with the Southern Illinois University Center for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders. |
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Q.What support services are available? | A.The spiritual needs of residents are of special concern for Pinecrest Manor and Terrace. Chapel services are available each weekday. Every Sunday a pastor from the area community provides the service of worship. The Pinecrest Community chaplain is also present to counsel the residents, their families and the staff.
Pinecrest's Social Service department helps to identify and assist in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents and of their families. Counseling on financial matters, legal concerns, and options for medical assistance is a part of the offered services.
Activities and programs are important to the environment of Pinecrest Manor. The list of activities is tailored specifically to meet the wishes and needs of our diverse body of residents. Bible study, social hours, birthday celebrations, current events classes, intergenerational programs, games, exercise classes, and outings are only some of the many opportunities for Manor residents. Transportation is available daily within Mount Morris and can also be reserved for longer trips to Rockford and other surrounding communities. |
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Q.What are the requirements for entering Pinecrest Village? | A.At the time of admission, the potential Village resident must be 62 years of age or better. A physical form must be filled out by a physician no sooner than three months prior to residency. An application form, along with a current confidential financial data form, must be signed and submitted. Applicants are interviewed by the Village Administrator.
Potential residents must be able to handle their own medications and be capable of caring for their own personal hygiene needs, as well as have minimal difficulty with ambulation. They must be self-sufficient from a self-serve buffet. Applicants must also be able to live in peace and harmony in close poximity with other Village residents by acknowledging and accepting the rights of others to share in the use of all Village facilities and equipment. |
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Q.How can I contact someone with a question? | A.You can go the the "Contact Us" tab and see a listing of personell. Or just call us at 815-734-4103 and our friendly reciptionest will help you get to the person who can answer your question. |
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Q.What are the requirements of Pinecrest Grove? | A.We're open to active adults who are 62 or better who are looking for the opportunity to live independently for as long as possible in a maintenance free home. Should the need arise for further care, the Grove resident is at the top of the list for any of the other caring services offered at Pinecrest Community.
An application form, along with a current confidential financial data form, must be signed and submitted with a $2,000 earnest fee. |
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Q.What is Good Sam? | A.The Good Samaritan Fund or Good Sam Fund was created in 1988 to assist residents of Pinecrest with financial aid for their daily care. The Fund gets its name from the parable in the Bible about the generous and caring man from Samaria whom our Lord called “the good neighbor.” He was a kind and decent person who offered aid to a wounded stranger, even though the stranger could give nothing in return.
Recipients are Pinecrest residents who have outlived their financial resources. Currently, over half of our resident population receives financial assistance from the Good Samaritan Fund. The charitable care given by Pinecrest each year is approximately $26,660.00 per resident, or almost $1.8 million per year.
There are four major Good Samaritan Fund events organized each year, including a bowling benefit, golf play day, a luau, and a banquet. We also host smaller events throughout the year; collecting a mile of pennies which then goes to the fund, a chili cook-off, raffles, and silent auctions, just to name a few.
If you would like more information about the Good Samaritan Fund, please call Ferol Labash, Annual Giving Manager, at 815-734-4103, extension 273. Or email her at flabash@pinecrestcommunity.org. Also, contact Ferol if you are interested in helping with any of our fundraising events. |
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Q.What are the provisions for physician's care? | A.Pinecrest Community in Mt. Morris has always been blessed with a deserved reputation for the fine care of its residents over its 113-year history. And that care is made even stronger through its affiliation with the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford.
Through this unique teaching program, Dr. Wollstadt or one of his colleagues care for residents by monitoring their health care three or four days a week. It allows the medical students and Family Practice residents to learn more about caring for the elderly, and gives the nursing home residents an opportunity for even more closely monitored medical care.
Dr. Loyd Wollstadt, who has a certificate in Geriatrics from the American Board of Internal Medicine/American Board of Family Practice, oversees the program. He has been affiliated with the U of I College of Medicine since 1974, and has been with Pinecrest since 1975.
Oregon physicians also accept patients for care at Pinecrest. Residents are allowed to choose their care from the physicians who attend Pinecrest patients.
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Q.When can I tour Pinecrest Grove? | A.The Grove is open for tours on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, and Sundays from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. During the week, someone is at the model home Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. If you would like a private tour anytime outside of those hours, please call Chrystal at 815-734-2103 to make arraingements. |
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Q.How can I get the monthly Pinecrest Press newsletter? | A.Simply contact Ferol Labash with your name, address and phone number for your complimentary subscription. Get in touch either by calling 815-734-4103, X 273, or e-mail her at flabash@pinecrestcommunity.org and she'll put you on the list! Your patience is appreciated, since it may take a month for you to receive your first issue.
Or you could get it even BEFORE it's hot off the press by going online and downloading the newsletter from the "Newsletter" tab. Please feel free to print it out and share it with your friends. |
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Q.How can I support Pinecrest with an online donation? | A.The process is really very simple. By partnering with PayPal, Pinecrest has provided a safe and easy way for you to support the mission of Pinecrest. Save time, money and effort by donating online.
Follow these easy step-by-step instructions:
1. Click the ‘Donate’ button at the top of any page on the Pinecrest web site at www.pinecrestcommunity.org. This will take you to the PayPal website.
2. Enter the dollar amount you want to donate in the ‘Unit Price’ box.
3. Click the ‘Update Totals’ box.
Then, if you have a PayPal account:
1. Log in.
2. Click ‘Add special instructions for the merchant’ to specify what the donation is for such as Good Samaritan Fund, Community Center Auditorium, Spiritual Garden, etc.
3. Click the gold-colored ‘Pay now’ box.
If you do not have a PayPal account:
1. Click ‘continue’ under ‘Don’t have a PayPal account?’
2. Enter the requested information including first and last name, credit card number, expiration date, billing address, city, state, zip, telephone and email.
3. Click the gold-colored ‘Review order and continue’ button.
4. Click ‘Add special instructions for the merchant’ to specify what the donation is for such as Good Samaritan Fund, Community Center Auditorium, Spiritual Garden, etc.
5. Click the gold-colored ‘Pay now’ box.
To avoid a duplication of payments, be sure to click the ‘Pay now’ box only one time. A new screen will appear confirming your payment, and you will also receive an email confirmation.
For your protection please note, PayPal will never ask for your password or personal or financial information in an email. You should never respond to an email asking for such information.
If you are new to online transactions, please feel free to call Ferol Labash at 815-734-4103, ext. 273. She will be happy to assist you in completing your online donation.
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