The charge for care at Winchester House shall be as determined by the County Board and shall be subject to revision to reflect all costs of care rendered on an average cost per resident per day; any revisions to the Winchester House rate structure will be made by the county not more than once in any fiscal year (December 1 through November 30).
(A) Basic rate. The basic rate includes personal care, laundry, room and board, and nursing care as required by law.
(B) Additional costs. The resident must pay for any special treatment or service ordered by any physician or resident which is not covered by the basic rate, including physician fees and pharmaceuticals. These costs cannot be determined in advance.
(C) Changes in charges. The above charges may be changed by the County Board at any time subject to 30 days’ written notice to the resident.
(D) Fee for returned checks. A service fee of $25 will be charged for any returned check.
(1977 Code, § 2:2-2) (Ord. passed 11-9-1999)