Manor Park Households

We have two Households at Manor Park: The Scharbauer Cottage and The Cowden Cottage. Each household is approximately 15,000 square feet and can house up to 22 residents. All of the rooms in the Households are private rooms with private European style bathrooms. Each house has a large living area, dining room and home-style kitchen.

At the Households we use a resident-centered approach that allows the residents to have control of their lives just like they had when they lived at home. This concept encourages the residents to make choices such as a when they wake up and when and what they want to eat. We feel it’s very important to let them have a voice and say-so in their care.

Privacy and property boundaries are respected by everyone. For example, family and guests must ring the doorbell and be greeted before entering the home.

Along with the Mabee Center, the Households are the highest level of care at Manor Park. At the households we provide 24-hour nursing care, meals, laundry, housekeeping, and assistance with all activities of daily living. All of these services are included in the daily rate. Medications and any supplies your loved one may need are extra.

The rooms come fully furnished with a hospital bed, dresser, night stand, over-the-bed table and flat screen television. You are welcome to bring your own furniture if you’d like, but we do ask that the hospital bed stay in the room for safety purposes. You may also bring in your own bedding, decorations and pictures to give the room a personal touch.

The Households provide a caring and comfortable home environment where the residents can continue to enjoy life while receiving quality care. If you are interested in learning more or would like a tour, please call 432-699-3439.

Independent Living Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Is Manor Park, Inc. a not-for-profit organization? A: We received original exemption under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3) as of May 31, 1964; revised under Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
• Q: Is there an affiliation between Manor Park and any religious, charitable, or other not-for-profit organization? A: Manor Park is NOT affiliated with any religious, charitable, or other not-for-profit organization.
• Q: What is the governing structure at Manor Park? A: A volunteer board of trustees is comprised of community-minded leaders who meet monthly.
• Q: What is the minimum age for living independently at Manor Park? A: The minimum age for independent living residents is age 62. For a married couple, at least one of the spouses must be age 62.
• Q: What kinds of homes are available? A: There are more than 35 different floor plans in Independent Living, ranging in sizes from one-bedroom apartments up to three-bedroom homes. Some have covered parking spaces reserved for the resident and others have one-car or two-car garages. Apartments and homes become available from time to time.
• Q: What are the financial requirements for living at Manor Park? A: The Financial Review Committee will look at each application request for Independent Living on a “case-by-case” basis.
• Q: How will I meet new people when I move in? A: Staff and other residents are alerted when new residents arrive. Residents are personally welcomed by a member of the Resident Council. Our residents are friendly and eager to introduce themselves to new people. The Director of Independent Living will invite each new resident to attend an orientation session. The best way to meet other residents is to take part in scheduled activities.
• Q: How often are monthly fees increased? A: Monthly fees are adjusted annually with a cost-of-living increase every June 1. Residents receive notice in writing about thirty days prior to the increase.
• Q: Can I bring guests to dine with me? A: Yes, there will be an extra charge for guests, but typically reservations for dining are not required, unless it is a holiday. If you plan to bring several family members or guests, please contact dining services in advance. In addition, “cook-to-order” items for breakfast and lunch are available at the Deane Stoltz Wildcatter’s Grill, which is located in our recently completed Margaret Cowden Clubhouse. There are several coffee bars for self-service coffee throughout the campus.
• Q: Do residents have a voice in the community? A: The Resident Council is active in our community, meets monthly, and actively solicits input from residents.