About Mount View
Every family has a story…
The building and name Mount View have a long history in Niagara County. The journey began in 1917 as one of the first tuberculosis hospitals in the country – to a full medical hospital – and later, Mount View Health Facility.
Today Mount View has re-emerged as a newly renovated 150 capacity assisted living residence. Preservation of this building’s history remains important to us as we also look towards the future.
“About fifteen years ago my grandmother Carmela was given two weeks to live. As Executive Director of Development for a multi-facility senior care provider, I could not get her into a skilled nursing bed in our entire system. I was able to get her a temporary bed in a rehab unit and after two days there, the doctor saw improvement and ordered rehab. Three weeks later I was able to move her into an Enriched Housing residence that we had just built. She disowned me because she thought I was putting her in a nursing home. That Enriched Housing was 35 miles from her home and it was the closest. It was close to my work and our family visited as much as possible.
My Grandmother had macular degeneration so we purchased her a computer with a large screen and ordered I-books for her. But she wanted to know more about computers so the facility enrolled her in a computer class at Buffalo State College and provided transportation. Two years later she received an associate’s degree in computer science at 84 years of age! Not bad for a lady with two weeks to live.
Six months before she died she told me ’If I had told my father that I was going to grow up to live in a hotel like Marilyn Monroe with a driver, a cook, a hairdresser, a housekeeper and a nurse who looked after me, he would have told me that I was crazy. But that is exactly what you did for me.’ Allowing everyone to experience what my grandmother had is my passion for Assisted Living for everyone.
Over 20 years of developing facilities for my previous employer, I put ALP (Assisted Living Program) beds, or moved ALP beds, into as many buildings as possible. Now that I am the Managing Partner of my own company, my commitment to assisted living is as strong as ever. My vision is to provide a home for 150 seniors and have every one of them feel like Marilyn Monroe.”
~ David Tosetto
Mount View Video
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Our Team
Stacy Kiblin, BSW
Administrator
Karen Magee, BSW
Residential Sales Manager
Terri Jandzinski
Dining Services Manager
Kelly Ketch
Wellness Manager
Noelle Fleischer
Business Office Manager
David Werts
Environmental Services Manager
Kathy Holstrum, BSW
Resident Care Manager
Renee Hund, BSW
Human Resources Manager
FAQs
Do you only accept private pay?
We are licensed by the NYS Department of Health to accept both private pay and Medicaid for those who medically qualify.
How do we apply for Medicaid?
You must apply in the county where the applicant currently resides.
In Erie County, call 1-855-355-5777.
In Niagara County, call (716) 439-7728.
Is there a long term commitment?
No. Our only requirement is a 30-day notice to vacate.
How much does it cost?
Our private pay monthly rates range from $4900 – $5545 per month, depending upon the accommodation. The Medicaid Room & Board rate is set by New York State Medicaid, and is currently $1,388 per month.
Most other places require a 1 or 2-year financial commitment. What do you require?
Because we also welcome Medicaid, there is NO minimum financial requirement.
Are there any additional or ala cart costs?
Our monthly rate includes all services and utilities, except telephone. The only out of pocket expense is personal toiletry items.
Do you accept the VA Aid & Attendance benefit?
Yes. As a NYS Department of Health licensed assisted living, we are an approved provider.
Will my mother have to share a room?
All of our rooms at Mount View offer private living accommodations but may share a common bathroom.
How long is the admission process?
Surprisingly, it can happen very quickly. You must complete an admission application; we conduct an assessment to ensure that we can meet the prospective resident’s needs, and then their doctor completes the required medical paperwork and e-scripts medications to the pharmacy.
Do you accept pets?
Not at this time.
Do you allow smoking?
Yes, we have dedicated smoking rooms on the ground level that are self-contained and well-ventilated.
Can I bring my own furniture?
Yes. You are welcome to bring your personal furnishings as long they fit safely in your room and are checked by a pest controlling agency, in advance of admission.
Can I keep my own doctor?
Yes. You may keep your current primary doctor or use our house physician.
How will I get my prescriptions filled?
We will take care of that for you. Parkview Pharmacy fills and delivers all of our prescriptions.