FAQs

There are so many questions you may have as you decide to move to an Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing or Specialized Care for Persons with Dementia facility. As you consider Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living, the following information may help guide your decision.

      

            

  • Do you accept Medicare or Medi-Cal?
    There are a variety of payment sources that you my utilize in our Skilled Nursing area and in our Assisted Living area. Under federal and state regulations, Medicare and Medi-Cal may be used for all or part of your stay. The Director of Social Services will be available to discuss the various ways Medicare and Medi-Cal are accepted at RCJL.
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  • Do you accept Long Term Care Insurance?
    Long Term Care Insurance is accepted in our Assisted Living areat and the Skilled Nursing area. Our Director of Social Services and our Administrative office can assist you in determining the areas in which your policy is applicable at RCJL.
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  • Do you offer services to help with community placement options?

    Contact Social Services for in-house options and Community Care Management Services for community/in-house options assistance.  You can read about these options under Resident Life, Care Management Services.
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  • Do you have to be Jewish to live or work at RCJL?
    No. It is the policy of Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living not to discriminate in admission of residents, nursing care of residents, or in hiring of employees because of race, color, age, sex, religion, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin or handicap.

    Although residents are predominately Jewish, all are welcome at RCJL. Our spiritual leader, Rabbi Debora Kohn, is a chaplain to all faiths. In addition, if requested, alternative arrangements may be made to accommodate other faiths.
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  • Do residents have to share a room?
    There are a variety of living options available. From private apartments to shared rooms, RCJL offers the type of living situation that meets your personal and financial abilities. Our Admissions Department is happy to provide a Tour of RCJL and show you the living options available.
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  • What happens if you need to move from Assisted Living to Skilled Nursing Care?
    There are times when onset of serious illness or change in health status cannot be met under the Assisted Living licensing regulations. At those times, you have the option of utilizing our Skilled Nursing area if available or seek assistance in outside placement. Your residence can be held if your physician states that you can, upon recovery, return to Assisted Living level of care. The Director of Social Services can guide you through this process.
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  • Is there financial assistance?
    Our Skilled Nursing Facility accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal, private insurance and private pay. For residents who require financial assistance to live in the Assisted Living area, there may be funding available through the One Community Fund. An application for financial assistance may be obtained from the Admissions Department. Every effort will be made to assist you in making your move to RCJL possible.
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  • Can my family member have a cat or dog?
    We are unable to allow pets in our building. You will have ample opportunity to enjoy the warmth and companionship of our therapy dogs that frequent the building with a staff member.
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  • When out of town family visit can they stay with Mom or Dad in their apartment?
    Yes, if there is adequate bedding in the apartment. Otherwise there are motels and hotels close by.
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  • Is RCJL a Non Profit?
    Yes, RCJL is a non profit 501c3 organization.
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  • What is the Punim Project?
    The Punim Project, captured life stories told by RCJL residents and combined their oral history with their professionally photographed punim, the Yiddish word for "face." This project enabled us to see how vibrant and distinctly individual each resident is. Presented by Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living (funded by Solid Gold Ball) and the Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay Women's Philanthropy. Coming soon you can view all of our Punim in the RCJL Gallery; until then you can view three Punim photographs (partially cropped) on our home page.
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