Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Evergreen accepts private pay, Medicaid, long-term care insurance, and veterans' benefits. There are no entrance fees and no long-term lease commitments. Residency is month-to-month, and pricing is transparent with no hidden costs.

Quality senior living in Decatur should be accessible to more families, and that belief shapes how Evergreen approaches every financial conversation.

Supportive living is a good fit for seniors who need some support with daily tasks but want to maintain their independence and stay socially active. Common reasons families consider supportive living include difficulty managing medications, challenges with bathing or dressing, concerns about safety at home, and loneliness or isolation.

If your loved one could benefit from reliable daily support, great meals, and a community where meals, activities, and daily life naturally bring people together, Evergreen is worth a visit.

Before move-in, the team sits down with the resident and their family to go through care plans, answer questions, and make sure everyone feels informed and ready. On move-in day, every department head personally introduces themselves.

Each new resident is also paired with a resident ambassador, a current neighbor who shows them around, joins them for meals, and helps them find their footing in the community. New friendships tend to form faster than most families expect.

Absolutely. Apartments at Evergreen are unfurnished so residents can bring the pieces that make a space feel familiar and personal. Hang artwork, arrange furniture, and make it yours. The maintenance team is on hand to help with setup so residents can focus on settling in comfortably.

Evergreen offers a full and varied activity calendar built around what residents actually enjoy. From outings and seasonal celebrations to resident-led clubs and daily group programs, there is always something happening. Residents also have a direct voice in shaping the calendar, which means the activities here tend to reflect what people actually want to do

Evergreen Place offers studio and one-bedroom apartments, each with a kitchenette including a refrigerator, a full private bathroom, and bright, open layouts. Laundry rooms are available on every floor. Apartments are unfurnished so residents can make the space their own from day one.

Three freshly prepared meals are served daily in a restaurant-style setting with a rotating menu and a variety of options at every meal. Heart-healthy, low-sodium, and low-sugar choices are always available. The resident food council meets regularly to provide input on the menu, and dietary needs are accommodated individually. Families are always welcome to join for any meal.

Care plans at Evergreen are reviewed regularly and adjusted as a resident's needs change. The team monitors each resident closely and communicates openly with families when adjustments are needed.

Because both supportive living and memory care are available on the same location, residents whose needs shift significantly can transition to a higher level of care without leaving the community, the staff, or the friendships they have built.

Families are welcome anytime and are encouraged to join for meals, activities, and special events. The café-style activity room is available for residents to reserve for private family gatherings, birthdays, and celebrations. No one has to feel like a visitor here.