Congratulations upon being an Approved Applicant for residency at Pilgrim Place! We look forward to welcoming you into this marvelous community of religious and non-profit leaders.
For information on reserving one of the new Norton Garden or Amistad Apartments, please see the bottom of this page!
Pilgrim Place seeks to offer housing to persons on the Approved Applicant Housing List that meets their personal needs and desires and, whenever possible, during their desired year of entrance. In general, the following procedure is followed when a housing opportunity is offered to and accepted by an Approved Applicant.
One year prior to desired year of entrance, the Approved Applicant completes the confidential Financial Information Form and returns it to the Pilgrim Place Director of Admission who gives it to the Vice President for Finance for review.
Approximately six months prior to receiving a housing offer, the Approved Applicant completes the confidential Medical Information Form and returns it to the Pilgrim Place Director of Admission. The Executive Vice President for Health Services and Resident Transitions, Clinic Staff, and Attending Physician reviews this Form to determine the Applicant’s ability to live in residential living.
Approximately six months prior to receiving a housing offer, the Approved Applicant completes the Housing Preference Information Form and returns it to the Pilgrim Place Director of Admission. Pilgrim Place also requests a Children's Information Form so that children may be invited to special events and receptions on campus.
When a housing unit becomes available, Approved Applicants are contacted based on the order of their Priority Points, stated housing preferences, and financial capacity. Upon receiving a housing offer, the Approved Applicant may either 1.) immediately refuses the offer (thereby avoiding a “turn down”) or 2.) proceed with receiving an information packet about the offered unit. The Approved Applicant schedules an on-campus visit as soon as possible (within two weeks of the offer) to see the unit.
Upon accepting the unit, the Approved Applicant pays the equivalent of two month’s rent plus 10% of the selected Entrance Fee as a deposit. Approved Applicants choose from two Entrance Fee options: either a Non-refundable Entrance Fee (a one-time non-refundable fee based on square footage and amenities of the residential unit) or a Deferred Repayment Entrance Fee (a one-time fee based on a higher rate per square foot and amenities of the residential unit with 90% payable to one’s estate upon reoccupancy of the unit). Information provided on the Financial Information Form determines whether an individual or couple may be eligible for the Month-to-Month entrance option (limited to three households per year). Here is information on Entrance and Monthly Fees for 2010.
Upon paying the deposit, the Approved Applicant meets with Buildings and Grounds staff to make interior selections as described in the Basic Preparations for Houses/Apartments document.
When Buildings and Grounds staff determines that the residence is ready for occupancy, the Approved Applicant signs the Care and Resident Agreement, pays the remainder of the Entrance Fee, begins paying the Monthly Fee, and arranges a move-in date. The Entrance Fee must be paid in total by the move-in date. If, for some reason, payment cannot be made, the resident must sign a promissory note for the unpaid balance of the entrance fee. The promissory note is limited to a 90 period and will accrue interest at a market-based rate.
Prior to moving into the community, new residents receive information on beginning their residency on campus and orientation opportunities. New residents are assigned a Mentor, introduced in the dining room, and encouraged to participate in the many campus activities. In addition to the monthly Pilgrim Place NEWS, each Wednesday residents receive a full page of announcements of upcoming events and opportunities for involvement.
For more information, please contact Janet Cromwell, Director of Admission, at 909-399-5504 or jcromwell@pilgrimplace.org.
Reserving a new Norton Garden or Amistad Apartment
Approved Applicants on the 2009-2012 Housing List may be eligible to reserve one of the new Norton Garden or Amistad Apartments as their future residence! The following information may assist you in the discernment process.
* Reservation Information, including FAQs, entrance fees, and reservation forms.
* Special Deposit Agreement for 10% deposit on Entrance Fee.
* Floor plans for available apartments: Norton Garden 205 and Amistad 201, 202, and 205.
Please contact Director of Admission, Janet Cromwell, for more information at 909-399-5504.
We look forward to welcoming you to Pilgrim Place!
Updated 1-1-10
