Federal and state governments are releasing plans to reopen the economy to essential business. While this is an encouraging sign to our country’s response to COVID-19, please know this process will be taken thoughtfully at John Knox Village East. We will implement a three-phased approach when reopening our community. Decisions for each phase will be […]

In today’s climate with stay at home orders in place, it makes it harder to visit with your loved ones.  On bright spot coming out of the current restrictions on face to face visits is that it forces us to adopt new technology to stay in touch that we may have been resistant to trying […]

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times….these opening words from Charles Dicken’s A Tale of Two Cities seem to be rather appropriate for our current circumstances.  While we haven’t previously seen an epidemic and nationwide shut down like we are currently experiencing, we HAVE SEEN the true spirit of people […]

After careful consideration for the health and safety of residents, employees, and family members, our community amended its visitor policy on Monday, March 16, and is restricting visitors from entering our community. Please bookmark the LCS website for future updates and information regarding our community COVID-19 response and prevention measures already implemented, such as: ·        Educating […]

Now is a good time to remind us all of proper guidelines for controlling the spread of disease and viruses.  While good hand-cleaning and proper procedures are always important, they are even more important now.  One of the best ways to protect yourself is to practice the same prevention as you’ve heard before.  Below are […]

Hello John Knox Village East community, The health and safety of residents living in our community is our top priority, and we are closely monitoring the ongoing situation regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19). We understand that COVID-19 is on everyone’s mind, and we want to be communicative and transparent in the steps John Knox Village East […]

3/4/2020 The health, safety and well-being of our residents, employees and families are always top priorities at our community. With the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the news and on the minds of many, we want to address actions taking place related to this concern. Some of the actions we are addressing include: Consistent updates and communication […]

Costs How much are your premiums, deductibles, and other costs? How much do you pay for services like hospital stays or doctor visits? Is there a yearly limit on what you could pay out-of-pocket for medical services? Make sure you understand any coverage rules that may affect your costs. Costs in Original Medicare There’s no […]

With the new year in full swing, many people take the opportunity to update their documents, become more organized, update their important papers and examine their insurance coverage.  Some people that we meet with at John Knox Village East have long term care insurance that will help pay if they ever need long term care.  […]

So your doctor has told you that you need a rehab stay to build your strength back up or recuperate from a procedure.   Here are some things you need to know.  First, what is required for Medicare to cover your expenses, second what Medicare covers and third what your provider options are. Medicare Details Neither […]