Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where are you located?
A: We are located in Bend, Oregon, near the St. Charles Medical Center, and the skilled nursing community Cascade View Nursing Center. Visit our map and directions page.
Q: How many apartments are at The Summit Assisted Living?
A: The Summit Assisted Living offers 65 private apartments.
Q: What sort of apartments and amenities are available?
A: We offer a variety of private suites. Please see Amenities for more information.
Q: Do you offer church services and other religious activities at the site?
A: Yes, there is a weekly church service and transportation to various outside churches.
Q: What is your visitor policy?
A: We welcome and encourage visitors, including children and pets. For individuals who wish to bring a pet on a regular basis, please see the Activity personnel for a copy of the policy. Visitors should be respectful of resident rights and not interfere with the plan of care. Gifts and foods should be checked in at the nurse's station. Suggested visiting hours are from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Q: Do you offer transportation?
A: Yes. Transportation to various events is scheduled regularly, and special rides can be made with an appointment.
Q: Do you have hair care for residents?
A: A beauty/barber shop is located on site.
Q: How many meals a day are included in the basic fee?
A: Our chef offers scrumptious meals three times daily in the dining room. Quality foods and menu selection are important for health and variety.
Q: Do you offer discounts, specials or promotions?
A: Yes! Check out our Internet Specials. Private pay residents also qualify for our Vacations Program, which allows assisted living residents to travel with assistance to another Regency Pacific Assisted Living communitiy for one week at NO charge. See Our Community page for more information.
Q: How long may a resident stay in this community?
A: Resident needs can eventually move beyond our license to care for them. Should this situation occur, residents may wish to move next door to Cascade View Nursing Center or a nearby Regency Pacific skilled nursing community to support an easy transition to a facility with different licensed care.
Q: What is assisted care?
A: Assisted care is designed for active seniors who either need, or feel they will need, help with everyday living. It provides assurance that help will immediately be available in case of emergency, which creates an energetic environment full of friends, good food, and activity.
Q: What assistance services do you offer?
A: Assistance services are very important to helping make living easy at The Summit Assisted Living. Please see Assited Living for more information.
Q. How does living at The Summit Assisted Living compare financially with living at my current home?
A: Complete this comparison worksheet to compare your current living expenses at your home or apartment with living at The Summit Assisted Living. You may surprised to find out how affordable retirement living can be!
Q: How do I pay for care?
A: The Summit Assisted Living accepts private pay and long-term care insurance. You may also make a payment by credit card or by check using our secure online payment form or pay by credit card or check at our community. Residents and their families also enjoy our Automated Payment Plan, which uses pre-authorized payments to automatically debit their Visa, Mastercard, or checking accounts for rent and assisted living services. Our bookkeeper is happy to assist you in gaining a basic understanding of managing the financial affairs of your loved one.