Q. Who owns The Hermitage at Cedarfield?
Cedarfield opened its doors in 1996; the sixth community in Virginia  owned and operated by Virginia United Methodist Homes, Inc. (VUMH), a Virginia non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation.

Q. Is Cedarfield an accredited retirement community?
A. Cedarfield is accredited by CCAC (Continuing Care Accreditation Commission) and EAGLE (Educational Assessment Guidelines Leading toward Excellence) by the United Methodist Association.  Accreditation not only provides assurance of quality and integrity, but it offers a standard for comparison in evaluating retirement communities.

Q. Does Cedarfield have  waiting list and how does it work?
A. The Future Residency Priority List (Futures List) is designed for those who are interested in moving to Cedarfield in the future. A fully refundable $1,000 deposit (single or couple) secures a position for obtaining a living unit in the long-term future.  Your date of deposit determines your place on the Futures List.

Q. What is the current waiting period for an apartment or cottage at Cedarfield?
A. At the present time, the waiting period for residency at Cedarfield continues to vary anywhere from three years to five years, depending upon unit size. Planning ahead by placing your name on a list before you are ready to move is the key.   When called on units, you have the flexibility to pick and choose the unit right for you.

Q. What are the requirements for admission to Independent Living at Cedarfield?
A. Cedarfield is designed for individuals  who can live independently at the time of entry. In order to move into Independent Living, each person must be able to live independently, and be in relatively good health with no conditions that are likely to require long-term care in the near future. Cedarfield staff conducts a health assessment to determine eligibility for Independent Living. A financial projection determines that resources are sufficient to allow an adequate and enjoyable lifestyle.

Q. If a spouse transfers to another level of care or dies, is the other spouse required to transfer to a smaller living unit?
A. At Cedarfield, your apartment or cottage is your home, and you are not required to move simply because the size of the household has changed.

Q.  Does Cedarfield welcome individuals of all faiths?
A. Cedarfield is a non-denominational retirement community, which means people of all faiths and denominations are welcome. Admission is based strictly on the chronological order of Futures List deposits received, and subsequent qualification for the desired living unit.

Q. If I carry Medicare and a Medicare supplement policy, what benefits would this offer me at Cedarfield?
A. Cedarfield requires that all residents carry Medicare and a Medicare Supplement policy or equivalent. As a federal medical health insurance program, Medicare will help defray costs associated with physicians and hospital stays; however, Cedarfield is not a certified Medicare health facility, so your Medicare benefits will not cover the monthly cost of your stay in Health Services.

Q. If I come to Cedarfield as a Lifecare resident, should I continue my Long Term Care insurance premiums?
A. The Lifecare program means that there will be no increase in your monthly service fee when you move to a higher level of care – short term or long term. Yet this type of insurance could be beneficial, depending upon the type of policy purchased. We suggest you check with your insurance agent before making decisions regarding your policy.