Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it time to consider moving into a retirement community when you begin to experience medical problems?

Q: In a retirement community, do you lead a less active life?

Q: If your health declines, do you have to move from a retirement community?

Q: Is it time to consider moving into a retirement community when you begin to experience medical problems?
A: The time to move to Brazos Presbyterian Homes is when you are enjoying good health - not when your physical or mental condition threatens your independence. Living at Brazos Presbyterian Homes will only enhance your independence.

By securing lifetime care for yourself at Brazos Presbyterian Homes, you will not be faced with the high cost of receiving in-home care, should you experience a health problem and not be able to enter an independent living facility. You will also have access to our beautiful licensed on-site health care center for a long-term stay, or a free 30-day short-term stay. This is a particularly helpful benefit since the cost of long-term care often is not covered by Medicare of supplemental insurance. It is also beneficial since, unlike Brazos Presbyterian Homes, most other retirement communities offering skilled nursing care can only provide such care within an off-site hospital environment.

Think about it, this kind of security - besides being a lasting investment for you - is like a gift to your family, by relieving them of the responsibilities that might otherwise come from your future health care needs.

Q: In a retirement community, do you lead a less active life?
A: The fact is…today's retirement community should not be confused with the old adage of a "rest home." Our residents are anything but inactive; after all, you must be able to take care of all your own daily activities to move into Brazos Presbyterian Homes. Our community is designed to enhance your lifestyle, allowing you more time to devote to the things you enjoy and that are important to you, without the concerns of home maintenance or the worry over personal security. Imagine - no time wasted waiting for servicemen to arrive. Or, if you go out of town, no inconveniencing a neighbor or relative to watch over your home and pick up the mail and papers.

As a matter fact, at Brazos Presbyterian Homes, we have lots of ways to increase your level of activity, including exciting social event and excursions, group exercise, water aerobics and walking trail on site.

Q: If your health declines, do you have to move from a retirement community?
A: The fact is… while retirement communities are not designed to provide lifetime residency, Bayou Manor and The Hallmark are. At Brazos Presbyterian Homes, you can have a home for a lifetime.

If you or your spouse experience health problems, you are assured the opportunity to still enjoy life together, with the person needing 24-hour assistance residing in the health facility, and the other residing in an independent apartment. This assures that the independent person is not physically or emotionally drained by providing care which he or she is not capable of giving. Or, if you're single and ever need health care, you can get that care in the same warm environment near your friends. You won't have to leave - and you'll still have all the same benefits. So why bother moving to a retirement community that cannot provide all the services you may need? Why move twice, only to leave friends you've made and a home you love? Make just one move - come live your life to the fullest at The Hallmark.