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48 • RESIDENCE CHECKLIST GENERAL AND FIRST IMPRESSIONS W HEN calling or visiting a prospective Independent/Supportive Living, Retirement or Assisted Living Residence, this checklist will help to ensure that you ask the necessary questions, allow you to keep notes and makes it easy to compare among residences being considered. Simply place a check mark in the boxes to the right if the service or feature applies to that residence. RESIDENCES A B C D Licensed by Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority Good location (i.e. central, close to transit, shopping, hospital) Building appears to be clean, inviting and well-maintained Residents appear to be fulfilled and well cared for Staff seems friendly, helpful and accommodating SERVICES AVAILABLE 24-hour supervision RN / RPN on staff Private duty nursing Medication supervision/administration Visiting or on-call physician Visiting professional services (i.e. dental, lab, physiotherapist) Assisted Daily Living Services (i.e. grooming, dressing, bathing) Specialized Alzheimer / Dementia care program Three daily meals and snacks included Special diets accommodated Tray service to suites Daily housekeeping Weekly housekeeping Personal laundry Respite / convalescent care Transportation to appointments or outings Social and recreational programs TIP: Remember to take this checklist with you when you visit a residence!

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