Frequently Asked Questions
Why move to Fairhaven?
What are the requirements for residency?
Residents are expected to manage their own financial resources in a responsible and ethical manner to assure payment for services received. Once accepted for residency at Fairhaven, except in a case of divestment of resources, residents will not be asked to leave because they can no longer pay for services.
What are the financial obligations?
No Entry Fee is required for entry into Hearthstone, the Health and Rehabilitation Center, the Assisted Living area, and some levels of Supportive Living.
What provisions are made for health services?
Do I have to relinquish assets or turn over resources to Fairhaven?
There is a great value to a community that has an entrance fee. Once you qualify both medically and financially to live in an independent apartment, you are taken care of for life. All the apartments and care areas are on one campus. Transitioning to the next level of care is smooth and supportive, and with the same familiar faces, you’ve come to know and trust.
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Our History
In 1962, five residents moved into a newly constructed apartment building in Whitewater that was designated for seniors. The vision of its founders was residency, not institutionalism, with residents coming and going as they choose and free from the burdens of homeownership and maintenance. Over the years, various other services were added – housekeeping, laundry, food service, and nursing services.
In those early years, the idea of having all levels of care under one roof (Life Plan/continuum of care) was new to senior housing. Fairhaven has been a leader in this concept and continues to grow and provide even more services for its residents.
Over our short 50+ years of existence, Fairhaven has added Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Assisted Living and Supportive Care in addition to the Independent Living Apartments that it first offered. Fairhaven also recognized the need for housing that would give specialized care to those with memory impairments.
Hearthstone was designed specifically to accommodate and care for those residents. Prairie Village residents, age 55+ enjoy an independent lifestyle while knowing that they have access to the amenities of Fairhaven and the care levels there if the need arises.