Frequently Asked Questions
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Find all the information you need about Westminster Village North, from living options and amenities to financial plans and care services, right here in our FAQ section.
General Community Questions
Westminster Village North is a nonprofit Life Plan Community in Indianapolis for adults 62 and older, offering maintenance-free Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Rehabilitation all on one campus. Residents enjoy an active, worry-free lifestyle with the peace of mind that personalized care and support are available as their needs evolve.
A Life Plan Community, also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offers a full continuum of senior living and healthcare services in one location. At Westminster Village North, residents can transition seamlessly between Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Rehabilitation while remaining part of the community they know and love.
Westminster Village North offers a variety of thoughtfully designed residences to fit different lifestyles and preferences, including maintenance-free cottages, ranch homes, apartment homes, Assisted Living apartments, Memory Care residences, and Skilled Nursing accommodations.
Residents enjoy chef-prepared dining, a Wellness Center, fitness classes, walking trails, lifelong learning opportunities, clubs, live entertainment, scheduled transportation, beautifully landscaped grounds, and a full calendar of social and cultural events designed to keep life active, engaging, and connected.
Westminster Village North offers a full continuum of healthcare services, including Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, short-term rehabilitation, physical, occupational and speech therapy, wellness programs, physician clinics, emergency response systems, social services, and CarePlus Home Health Care. Because every level of care is available on one campus, residents can receive the support they need without leaving the community they call home.
As part of the BHI Senior Living family, a nonprofit organization serving older adults for more than 100 years, Westminster Village North combines the personalized feel of a local community with the strength and resources of a respected senior living organization. Residents enjoy maintenance-free living, exceptional amenities, a full continuum of care, and the peace of mind that comes from a mission-driven commitment to enriching the lives of older adults.
Westminster Village North welcomes residents of all faith backgrounds. Our full-time chaplain provides Bible studies, pastoral care, hospital and Health Center visits, and support for residents and families. Weekly Vesper services and additional worship opportunities are led by local clergy representing a variety of faith traditions.
Westminster Village North is a nonprofit senior living community dedicated to serving older adults rather than shareholders. As a nonprofit organization, we continually reinvest resources into enhancing our campus, services, amenities, programs, and resident experience.
Westminster Village North understands that pets are family. Many Independent Living residences welcome pets, allowing residents to continue enjoying the companionship and comfort they provide. Our team is happy to discuss our current pet guidelines and help determine the best residence for you and your pet.
The best way to experience Westminster Village North is by visiting our campus. During your personalized tour, you’ll explore our residences, amenities, dining venues, wellness spaces, and healthcare options while meeting members of our team. We’ll also answer your questions about pricing, availability, and finding the right lifestyle for your future. Contact us today to schedule your personalized tour, we look forward to welcoming you to our community.
Independent Living
Independent Living at Westminster Village North is designed for adults 55 and older who want to enjoy an active, maintenance-free lifestyle without the responsibilities of homeownership. Residents have the freedom to pursue their interests while enjoying chef-prepared dining, engaging activities, wellness programs, housekeeping options, and the peace of mind that additional care is available if it’s ever needed.
Your Monthly Service Fee covers many everyday expenses, including home and building maintenance, utilities, wellness amenities, community programs, and access to activities and events. Apartment residents also enjoy housekeeping, linen service, and flexible dining options. Services vary depending on your residence and contract, providing convenience and predictable monthly expenses.
From home maintenance and landscaping to snow removal and appliance repairs, Westminster Village North handles the everyday responsibilities of homeownership so you can spend more time traveling, pursuing hobbies, visiting family, and enjoying retirement.
Residents enjoy a vibrant calendar of activities designed to support physical, social, intellectual, and emotional well-being. Popular offerings include fitness classes, educational programs, card clubs, book clubs, arts and crafts, live entertainment, volunteer opportunities, wellness programs, outings, and special events. Additional amenities include chef-prepared dining, walking trails, a Wellness Center, gathering spaces, and beautifully maintained grounds.
Residents who need additional support may be able to receive services through Care Plus Home Health Care without leaving their home. Depending on your needs, CarePlus can provide skilled nursing, therapy services, and other personalized care to help you maintain your independence and age in place for as long as possible.
Westminster Village North offers scheduled transportation for medical appointments, shopping, dining, community outings, and other local destinations. Transportation helps residents maintain their independence while eliminating the stress of driving and parking.
Residents enjoy flexible dining with chef-prepared meals served in welcoming dining venues. Whether you’re looking for an elegant meal with friends or a casual bite to eat, you’ll find delicious menu options made with fresh ingredients. Flexible meal plans allow residents to dine on their own schedule while enjoying the convenience of restaurant-style dining.
Wellness is at the heart of life at Westminster Village North. Residents have access to a Wellness Center with senior-friendly fitness equipment, group exercise classes, walking trails, health education programs, and wellness events designed to promote healthy aging, strength, balance, and overall well-being.
Independent Living at Westminster Village North is available for adults age 55 and older who are able to live safely and independently. Our team will help determine whether Independent Living is the best fit for your lifestyle and healthcare needs.
Residents are encouraged to furnish and decorate their home to reflect their personal style and make it feel truly their own. Whether you choose an apartment, cottage, or ranch home, you’ll enjoy the comfort and familiarity of a space that feels like home.
In many cases, yes. Westminster Village North encourages residents to remain as independent as possible by supporting aging in place. Many residents receive additional support through Care Plus Home Health Care before transitioning to Assisted Living or another level of care. If your healthcare needs change, our team will work closely with you, your family, and your physician to determine the most appropriate care while helping make the transition as seamless as possible.
Assisted Living
Assisted Living at Westminster Village North provides personalized support for older adults who could benefit from help with daily activities while maintaining as much independence as possible. Residents receive assistance with tasks such as medication management, bathing, dressing, and personal care while enjoying private accommodations, engaging activities, chef-prepared meals, and access to the community’s many amenities.
Assisted Living is ideal for individuals who value their independence but would benefit from extra support with everyday tasks. Whether assistance is needed occasionally or on a daily basis, our team develops a personalized care plan that promotes safety, dignity, and the highest possible quality of life.
Services are tailored to each resident and can increase or decrease as needs change and include help with activities of daily living, medication management, housekeeping, laundry, chef-prepared meals, life enrichment programs, wellness activities, and 24-hour support from trained caregivers. Care plans are regularly reviewed and adjusted as residents’ needs change.
The decision is made collaboratively by you, your family, your physician, social services, and our interdisciplinary care team. We encourage residents to remain as independent as possible and support aging in place whenever appropriate, often with the help of Care Plus Home Health Care. If additional support becomes necessary, we’ll work together to determine the level of care that best meets your needs.
One of the greatest advantages of living at Westminster Village North is access to a full continuum of care. If your healthcare needs change over time, you won’t have to leave the community you know and love. Our team will help coordinate a smooth transition to the appropriate level of care while allowing you to remain close to your friends, familiar surroundings, and the lifestyle you’ve built here.
Memory Care
Memory Care at Westminster Village North, known as The Journey, is a specialized neighborhood designed for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other forms of memory loss. Residents receive personalized care, engaging daily programming, and 24-hour support in a secure, compassionate environment that promotes dignity, purpose, and the highest possible quality of life.
The Journey takes a person-centered approach to dementia care by focusing on each resident’s life story, interests, abilities, and preferences. Through meaningful engagement, Montessori-inspired programming, consistent caregivers, and individualized care plans, we help residents maintain independence, confidence, and connection while providing compassionate support as their needs evolve.
Memory Care may be the right choice when memory loss begins affecting safety, daily routines, medication management, or overall quality of life. Signs may include wandering, confusion, difficulty completing everyday tasks, increased caregiver stress, or changes in behavior. Our team is happy to meet with families to discuss concerns, answer questions, and help determine the most appropriate level of care.
While Assisted Living provides support with daily activities, Memory Care is specifically designed for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Residents benefit from a secure environment, specialized dementia-trained caregivers, structured daily routines, and therapeutic programming tailored to their cognitive abilities.
The Journey provides a secure, thoughtfully designed environment that allows residents to move about safely while reducing the risks associated with wandering or disorientation. Every aspect of the neighborhood is intentionally designed to promote comfort, familiarity, and independence while giving families added peace of mind.
We partner closely with families because no one knows your loved one better than you do. Every resident receives an individualized care plan developed in partnership with the resident, family members, physicians, and our interdisciplinary care team. We take time to learn about each person’s background, interests, routines, preferences, and healthcare needs so we can provide care that feels familiar, meaningful, and personalized.
Residents participate in a variety of engaging activities designed to support cognitive, emotional, physical, and social well-being. Programs may include music, art, gardening, reminiscence therapy, sensory experiences, exercise, games, cooking, and other meaningful activities that encourage purpose, connection, and joy.
Our personalized approach allows residents to remain engaged at every stage of their dementia journey. Activities, routines, and support are thoughtfully adapted to each person’s current abilities, helping them maintain independence, confidence, and meaningful daily experiences for as long as possible.
Our Memory Care team receives specialized dementia education and ongoing professional training focused on Alzheimer’s disease, communication techniques, behavior management, and person-centered care. This training equips caregivers to provide compassionate support while responding thoughtfully to each resident’s changing needs.
We believe families are an important part of every resident’s care team. We encourage regular communication, family involvement, educational opportunities, and support throughout every stage of the dementia journey. Our team is always available to answer questions, provide guidance, and help families navigate changing care needs.
The Journey focuses on preserving each resident’s abilities and encouraging independence whenever possible. Rather than doing everything for residents, our caregivers provide the right amount of support while encouraging participation in daily routines, meaningful activities, and personal decision-making.
Our caregivers approach every interaction with patience, compassion, and understanding. Rather than reacting to behaviors, we seek to understand the underlying cause and use evidence-based techniques such as redirection, validation, personalized routines, and meaningful engagement to reduce anxiety and create a calm, supportive environment.
Residents benefit from 24-hour nursing support, medication management, personalized care planning, and access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy as needed. Our interdisciplinary team continually evaluates each resident’s changing needs to ensure they receive the appropriate level of care while maintaining the highest possible quality of life.
Our team works closely with hospitals, physicians, rehabilitation providers, and families to ensure a smooth transition into Memory Care when additional support is needed. We coordinate care, review medications, and develop an individualized plan that promotes comfort, safety, and continuity of care from day one.
Skilled Health and Rehabilitation Services
Westminster Village North offers comprehensive short-term rehabilitation, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, illness, injury, or hospitalization, our experienced therapy team develops a personalized treatment plan focused on helping you regain strength, independence, and confidence.
If you need rehabilitation following surgery, illness, or injury, you can receive short-term therapy in our Health Center with the goal of returning home as quickly and safely as possible. Our rehabilitation team works closely with your physicians and caregivers to develop an individualized recovery plan and support a successful transition back to Independent or Assisted Living whenever possible.
Depending on your needs and physician recommendations, rehabilitation and therapy services may be available in your residence through Care Plus Home Health Care or as an outpatient service. Our team will help determine the most appropriate setting for your recovery while supporting your independence whenever possible.
If ongoing medical care becomes necessary, Westminster Village North offers Medicare-certified Skilled Nursing and long-term care services right on campus. Residents receive around-the-clock nursing care in a compassionate, supportive environment while remaining part of the community they call home.
Residents are free to choose the physicians, specialists, hospitals, and healthcare providers that best meet their needs. Westminster Village North also offers scheduled transportation to many nearby medical appointments, making healthcare more convenient and accessible.
Care Plus Home Health Care provides personalized nursing and therapy services that help many residents remain safely and comfortably in their own homes longer. By bringing care directly to residents, CarePlus supports independence, promotes recovery, and can often delay or eliminate the need to transition to a higher level of care.
Life Plan Contract & Financial Planning
A Life Plan contract is designed to provide long-term security, predictable living, and access to future healthcare. Rather than simply paying for a residence, you’re investing in maintenance-free living today while securing priority access to Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Rehabilitation should your needs change. It allows you to plan confidently for t he future while remaining in the community you call home.
An entrance fee is more than an upfront cost; it’s an investment in your future. It secures your residence, provides priority access to higher levels of care, and supports the long-term financial stability of our nonprofit community. Unlike traditional rental communities, a Life Plan contract helps protect your future by combining housing, healthcare planning, and financial security into one comprehensive plan.
Westminster Village North offers two Life Plan contract options:
- Declining Refund Option – Features a lower entrance fee with a refund that declines over a specified period.
- Return of Capital Option – Requires a higher entrance fee while returning a larger portion of your entrance fee to you or your estate after your residence is reoccupied.
Both options include the benefits of a Life Plan contract, including priority access to future healthcare, maintenance-free living, and the security of the Life Plan Promise. Our team can help you compare each option to determine which best aligns with your financial and estate planning goals.
The Life Plan Promise reflects Westminster Village North’s nonprofit mission and commitment to lifelong security. If your financial resources become depleted through no fault of your own, you can continue living at Westminster Village North while maintaining your dignity, privacy, and access to the care and services you need. This promise is supported through benevolent care funding provided by the Westminster and BHI Foundations, helping ensure residents can remain in the community they call home.
Westminster Village North offers month-to-month rental options for select Independent Living and Assisted Living apartments. Rental residents enjoy many of the same amenities, services, dining, activities, and community lifestyle; however, Life Plan contract benefits, including the Life Plan Promise and certain long-term healthcare protections, do not apply.
Your Monthly Service Fee covers many of the everyday expenses associated with homeownership, including maintenance, utilities, scheduled transportation, wellness amenities, customer service, and access to community programs and activities. Apartment residents also receive housekeeping, linen service, and flexible dining options. Services vary depending on your residence and contract.
While rental communities offer flexibility, they generally do not include guaranteed access to future healthcare or long-term financial protections. As a nonprofit Life Plan Community, Westminster Village North offers a full continuum of care, priority access to higher levels of care, and the security of the Life Plan Promise. This allows residents to plan ahead with confidence instead of making healthcare decisions during a crisis.
Depending on the Life Plan contract you choose, you may be eligible to receive a refund of a portion of your entrance fee. The amount and timing of any refund vary based on whether you selected the Declining Refund Option or the Return of Capital Option. Our team will walk you through each contract in detail so you can make an informed decision.
Every resident’s goals, residence preferences, and financial situation are unique. Our team is happy to discuss current pricing, explain the Life Plan contract options, compare the Declining Refund and Return of Capital Options, and help you determine which choice best fits your retirement plans.