FAQs

 
 
 

Does The Bridges fee increase based upon resident’s needs?

No. We offer a fixed price that does not increase with resident’s changing needs, thereby, giving families the peace of mind of budgeting their costs every month.

 

What is included in the monthly service fee?

A complete list of services is outlined in the “About Us” tab of this website. In summary, the monthly fee includes all activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, transferring, feeding, medication management, transportation to medical appointments once a month, special diets for diabetics, etc. Individual medical needs and diapers are not included.

 

Does The Bridges accept Medicare/Medicaid?

Currently, neither Medicare nor Medicaid pay for Assisted Living in the state of Texas. The Bridges does work with families that have long-term care insurance, as well as the VA, which does have means-tested programs that will pay up to $1,800 per month for veterans and their spouses.

 

Where is The Bridges at Edinburg located?

The Bridges at Edinburg is located a block away from Edinburg Regional Medical Center.

 

Who makes the final decisions regarding whether a person can be admitted to The Bridges?

The Bridges is locally owned and managed, which allows it make decisions on a day-to-day basis, based upon the needs of families and/or The Bridges. We do not have to ask a corporate HQ for permission to make exceptions to our policies.