Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for admission into The Berger-Goldrich Home at Beth Sholom Village?
The Berger-Goldrich Home at Beth Sholom Village is non-sectarian in its admission policies. Our population is drawn from the community and beyond. Applicants must be 65 years or older.

Are Medicaid individuals harder to place in The Berger-Goldrich Home at Beth Sholom Village?
No. Residents are admitted based on their medical need, regardless of their ability to pay.

Is it true that applicants and their families are asked for a large contribution in order to get into The Berger-Goldrich Home at Beth Sholom Village?
No. A contribution is not, nor has it ever been, a requirement for admission to The Berger Goldrich Home at Beth Sholom Village. However, voluntary contributions are encouraged and appreciated.

My mother will be a long-term resident of The Berger-Goldrich Home at Beth Sholom Village. Will she have a roommate? What belongings can she bring?
All but a very few of our rooms accommodate two persons. We will try our best to match your mother with a compatible roommate. Your mother may certainly bring essentials, mementos, clothing, pictures, decorations and small items - even a favorite chair if it is of moderate size and made of fire retardant materials. We provide a closet, dresser and bedside table in every room.

Can my father bring a TV? Does he need his own phone?
A TV with a stand is fine. There is a cable hook-up for each resident in the room and you may subscribe to local cable service if you wish. There is a telephone jack at every bedside. You may provide a telephone and subscribe to the service of you choice.

Who will be my mother's doctor?
We have a staff of physicians from which you may choose. Some of the physicians have nurse practitioners who are here most weekdays and can assess and treat residents under a physician's supervision. There are facilities in the building for dentists, podiatrists and optometrists. Care is delivered regularly and promptly upon need.

My aunt is approaching the end of her life. We can't care for her at home much longer. Is The Berger-Goldrich Home at Beth Sholom Village the place for her, given her deteriorating state?
We pride ourselves on our care of the severely impaired and dying. Our end-of-life care is compassionate, constant, loving and in keeping with the wishes and religious beliefs of the resident and family.

What happens if there is no bed available at the time when my loved one needs it?
There are times when there are no beds available at The Home at Beth Sholom Village, and you may have to admit your loved one to another nursing home. If you continue to be interested in The Home at Beth Sholom Village, notify our Social Service Department, and we will facilitate a transfer when an appropriate bed is available.

How long does it take to be admitted into The Berger-Goldrich Home at Beth Sholom Village?
The process depends on many factors, including the timely submission of all application materials. If there is no waiting list, and the person’s condition is appropriate, admission can take place within a few days. Once on the waiting list, with all materials completed, admission usually occurs within 30-90 days.

Will The Berger-Goldrich Home at Beth Sholom Village arrange for aftercare once my mother's rehabilitation program is complete and she is ready to go home?
Our care-giving team will work with you to set up any necessary services after discharge for a smooth transition home. These may include visiting nurses, physical therapists, and/or home health aide services.

Are tours of The Berger Goldrich Home at Beth Sholom Village given?
The Social Services Department can arrange a tour Monday through Friday, 9am - 5pm, except on Jewish and major secular holidays. Tours at other times can be arranged with advance notice.
For more information, please call or write the Executive Vice President at 6401 Auburn Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464 Phone: (757) 420-2512.


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