FAQ

Our monthly rental rates vary depending on the size and style of the apartment (studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments). Monthly rental rates include almost everything a person would need to live comfortably. You can view the list of included services under the Amenities & Services tab. See our sales counselor for additional details.

Yes. Weekly scheduled transportation for shopping is provided to our residents. Transportation for banking, the post office, and library services is also provided on an alternating basis weekly. Individual transportation for doctors, hair, and other appointments can be arranged with advance notice for a reasonable fee. Fees to defray the costs of vehicle operation and labor are nominal. In addition, many residents who qualify for service use the Red Cross Wheels program for transportation that can be scheduled in advance. Our Business Office can provide more details.

Yes. Three hot, restaurant-style meals are included, along with between-meal snacks, such as fruit, cookies, pretzels, crackers, etc. Liberty Ridge’s dining services are managed by our trained chef, with input from our residents on a regular basis.

No. Medicare pays for rehabilitative services classified as skilled care. Liberty Ridge does not offer clinical services, as it is certified by the state for assisted living only. Also, the State of Kentucky does not include assisted living as a service eligible for Medicaid reimbursement. Liberty Ridge has residents who have their fees and expenses defrayed by long-term care insurance payments, however, residents are reimbursed after paying their monthly fees.

No. Liberty Ridge is a faith-based ministry of the Eastland Church however, we do not currently have the resources to provide services and accommodations based on income. The creation of a viable endowment fund to provide benevolence support is a long-term goal of our community and the Liberty Ridge Foundation.

Yes. Liberty Ridge believes that pets can be a rewarding part of seniors’ lives and welcomes small pets of both residents and visitors as long as they are housebroken, well-behaved, and leashed when outside of apartments. Residents pay a monthly pet fee and accept the responsibility for walking, caring for, and cleaning up after their pets, indoors, and outdoors.

Assisted living is for those persons needing assistance with their activities and instrumental activities of daily living (ADL’s/IADL’s), such as dressing, grooming, bathing, medication, and meal preparation. In Kentucky, an assisted living residence that provides this type of care must undergo a certification process, and be inspected regularly by officials of the State to ensure that it complies with regulations for assisted living care. Assisted living in KY is a social model that provides the opportunity for those not needing daily medical attention to receive care in a more home-like setting and at a much more affordable cost. Those needing medical care may receive it in their apartments from outside home health providers.

No. Liberty Ridge is certified by Kentucky as an assisted living community. As such, we are prohibited by Kentucky’s assisted living regulations from providing any skilled or clinical care for our residents. However, residents requiring occasional or routine skilled care may avail themselves of the many services offered by the home health providers regularly visiting Liberty Ridge.

Personal care communities are allowed by state regulations to employ clinical staff and do some clinical care. A significant difference in their ability to do medication administration and management, while assisted living facilities’ are permitted only to provide medication reminders. However, clinical staffing and services result in higher fees and charges, even for those residents who do not use them daily. In addition, personal care residents must still meet the same state eligibility criteria of being ambulatory or mobile/non-ambulatory, or be transferred to a nursing home.

Liberty Ridge Senior Living, Inc. was established in 1999 as a ministry of Eastland Church to help meet the growing need for quality affordable housing and services for area retirees. Liberty Ridge is a non-profit entity open to people of all faiths. Liberty Ridge Assisted Living opened in 2000 with 45 apartments and has since added 20 more units in 2003. It maintains an average occupancy of over 90 percent and is financially stable. Liberty Ridge is governed by a local board of directors and operates under the management of SeniorLife Solutions, Inc., a professional management company with more than 18 years of experience in operating housing for the elderly.

The Garden Homes are designed for active retirees over the age of 60 who want to simplify their lifestyle while remaining in a residential, home-like setting. These senior living facilities come with a variety of optional programs and services to provide convenience, security, and peace of mind for the future. Some might like the idea of freedom from home maintenance in our maintenance-free community. Others come for the social opportunities available with neighbors who share their interests and values. Still, others come for the security and peace of mind of knowing that several lifestyle options are available to meet your future housing and care needs.

We have created a “front porch” community, featuring homes with a large covered porch to encourage old-fashioned neighborhood socialization. Homes are arranged in pairs, single-level low-barrier living, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a one-car garage. We offer multiple floor plan options, including a four-season sunroom, upgraded flooring, crown molding, chair rail, and more. All of our homes are designed to meet the changing needs of older adults and allow for “aging in place.”

A one-time refundable entrance fee will grant you occupancy for as long as you wish to live in the home. When you move out and the unit is issued to a new resident, you will receive a guaranteed minimum 75% refund of your entrance fee, plus 75% of any appreciation that was realized during your residency. Regardless of how many years you live in the home, you will be guaranteed a minimum of 75% of your original entrance fee, refunded to either you or your estate (upon your demise). (See our residency agreement for more information)

Please see our sales counselor for more information.

A base monthly service fee is assessed to cover the costs of basic interior and exterior building and grounds maintenance. Personalized maintenance services are offered for an additional fee. Please see our sales counselor for more information.

See the Easy Living Garden Homes page for more information.

At this time no property tax would be assessed, due to the sponsor being a non-profit organization. If future taxes are assessed by the governing authorities, they will be passed on to residents/ tenants.

Liberty Ridge will be responsible for ensuring the home structure. It will be your responsibility to ensure your personal belongings. This can be done very inexpensively through an insurance agency.

We have built a total of 58 Garden Homes, consisting of a variety of sizes and floor plans. Please see our sales counselor for more information. At this time, there are no plans to build more homes due to limited buildable space on our site.

There is currently a waitlist for the Garden Homes. A $500 refundable deposit is required to secure a place on the waitlist. As homes become available, waitlist members are given the first right of refusal according to the order in which they first submitted their deposits.

Pets are welcome under certain conditions (see our resident handbook for details). A non-refundable pet deposit is required.

Liberty Ridge will retain ownership of and responsibility for the property. That means we are responsible for maintaining, insuring, and remarketing the unit when you pass away or decide to move out.

As a Garden Home resident, you will receive special priority access to move to the assisted living residences, over and above those coming from the outside community. In addition, if you have lived in the Garden Homes for a minimum of two years before moving to the assisted living residence, you will receive a 10% discount off monthly rental fees.

A spouse of any Garden Home resident who lives in the assisted living residences will receive an automatic 10% discount on their monthly rental fee.

Once Liberty Ridge has contracted for and received the entrance fee from the next occupant of your unit, you or your estate will receive 88% of your entrance fee or the resale price, whichever is greater. This calculation is based on a prorated refund adjustment rate of 1% per month for the 12 months of occupancy, totaling a 12% total reduction of refund.

Liberty Ridge currently has a paid waiting list of people wanting to move into the Garden Homes. However, if your home does not sell within eight months after you have vacated it, Liberty Ridge will refund you (or your estate) your entrance fee, according to the refund policy in your contract.

Yes, certain services offered in the assisted living residence, such as meals and transportation, will be made available to Garden Home residents for a fee (limitations apply). You may also use the hair salon and gift shop.

• Live in a community designed to meet the changing needs of seniors
• Special user-friendly features allow for “aging-in-place”
• Emergency response system monitored by on-site staff 24 hours every day
• Access to the amenities and services offered in Liberty Ridge’s assisted living residences
• A community of neighbors who share your interests and values
• Priority access to move to the assisted living residence on campus
• All-adult community, though we welcome children as guests
• Sponsored by a faith-based, non-profit organization

Yes, you can “lock ‘n go.” We’re happy to look after your belongings while you’re away!