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CARLYLE PLACE
Carlyle Comes Home
hen it was incorporated in 2001, costs are more affordable,” Carlyle Place From that point, service coordination may
Executive Director Tom Rockenbach, who be temporary (for example, for someone
W Carlyle Place, Navicent Health was instrumental in the passage of the recovering from knee replacement) or
became central Georgia’s first legislation, explained. long term. Each member is assigned a care
Continuing Care Retirement With the passage of S.B. 111, Carlyle coordinator who can assist with a number
Community (CCRC). Over the past 16 Place became the state’s premier site for of services, including temporary in-home
years, Carlyle Place has drawn residents sitters, housekeeping and meal preparation,
from across the U.S. to central Georgia. In bringing home-based continuing care
addition to an active social to the market. In March 2016, Navicent referral services for household
environment, health and fitness Health introduced “Carlyle At Home,” a needs, and transportation
programs and educational program that offers healthcare coverage, to medical appointments.
opportunities, those residents coordination and navigation within Members ultimately have
also enjoy financial security and the home. The program is available to access to assisted living and
peace of mind, knowing that individuals age 62 and older who meet skilled nursing care under the
their health needs will be met certain financial and health requirements. agreement.
as they continue to age. Services begin when a member requires
assistance with only one daily living activity. “Members of our program will
Now, thanks to legislation receive all of the benefits of
passed by Georgia’s General having their future healthcare
Assembly and signed into needs coordinated, just as a
law by Gov. Nathan Deal in campus resident would,” said
May 2015, Carlyle Place and Rockenbach. “The program
other licensed CCRCs within is proactive and focused on
the state may extend their wellness. It is likened to a long
continuing care services to term care insurance policy
those who prefer to remain in on steroids. The steroids are
their own homes as they age. the care coordination. When
The passage of S.B. 111 permits the services are needed, a live
CCRCs to offer a “life care agreement” to human being is available to assist.”
those beyond a residential campus setting.
Through the passage of this legislation,
“There is a need for home-based Carlyle At Home, Navicent Health will
continuing care for two reasons. First, there not only serve seniors residing in central
are consumers who would benefit from Georgia, but also make the program
the programs offered on a CCRC campus, available statewide. To learn more about
but would never wish to leave their home. Carlyle At Home and to find out if you
Second, home-based programs provide or a loved one may qualify, please call
more Georgians with access to continuing 478-405-4549.
care services because the associated
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