Financial Information

Payment information

Shoreham Village will provide the Resident with room, board and nursing care.  The Resident and/or Resident's Authorized Representative will pay Shoreham Village the accommodation charge authorized by the Nova Scotia Department of Health.  The Department of Health will adjust the authorized accommodation charge annually and provide notice of this increase thirty days in advance of the November 1st effective date. The Resident and/or Resident's Authorized Representative will pay the Department of Health authorized Accommodation Charge by no later than the first day of each month, for the coming month.  A security deposit will be required.  The method of payment shall be cash, cheque, post dated cheque, or by an arrangement with the Resident's financial institution that is acceptable and approved by Shoreham Village.

Power of Attorney

Shoreham prefers that all residents entering the home have a Power of Attorney in place.  Financial matters will only be discussed with the resident, the power of attorney or responsible representative.


Prescriptions

The resident is responsible for all costs relating to prescriptions.  Most residents qualify for Nova Scotia Seniors Pharmacare, which can help with the cost of prescription medication.  For more information go to the following website:
Seniors Pharmacare


Funeral costs

The Resident and/or Resident's Authorized Representative or the Resident's Estate is responsible for any costs associated with the funeral of the Resident. The Resident and/or Resident's Authorized Representative is required to advise Shoreham Village of any prearranged funeral arrangements.  

Additional charges

The Resident and/or Resident's Authorized
Representative is responsible for, on an ongoing basis:

1.  Appropriate clothing and adequate footwear.

2.  Medications, and other treatments or aids ordered by a physician unless otherwise provided as "basic services" of Shoreham Village or as benefits of Medical Services Insurance (MSI).

3.  Assistive devices, (e.g. wheelchair, walker,
cane, etc.).

4.  Eyeglasses, dental care, prosthetic devices (e.g.
dentures, hearing aids, etc.), anything else which may
be necessary for the Resident's safety, health and
welfare while residing at Shoreham Village.

5.  Needed repairs and/or replacement of the above
effects.

6.  Telephone service in residents room.

7.  Dry cleaning.

8.  Tax return preparation.

9.  Purchase of cable or internet services.

10. Newspaper subscription.

11. Transportation services:
     
a) Taxi charges vary depending on trip

     
b) Ambulance fees

     
c) Travel attendant (if one is required)

     
d) Special occasion, after hours and weekend pricing and availability
  -see Director of Recreation Services

12. Prescription medication.

13. Non-prescription medication including herbal remedies, and vitamins.
        
14. Hair and canteen charges.


Trust services

Shoreham Village offers residents a trust account.  The purpose of the resident trust account is for the convenience of residents who need to have funds maintained in a safe place and readily available for the use of the resident.  Withdrawals from this fund will only be at the request of the resident or the residents authorized representative.  Interest will be paid on all trusts that maintain a quarterly balance exceeding $1,000.   Upon death any residual monies will be paid to the residents' estate.

Income tax returns and other

The filing of Income Tax Returns for a resident is the responsibility of the resident and his/her family.  Care cost expense receipts may be obtained from the Business Office upon request.

The Home cannot assume the responsibility for the loss or breakage of valuables, or for the loss of money.  Extra money should be kept in a trust account and not in the resident's room.