Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Retirement Community?
A Retirement Community is a unique retirement concept that has been designed to offer a continuum of accommodation and services with three distinct lifestyles – apartment suites, retirement suites and assisted living suites. Our retirement community offers accommodation, care, meals and support services in a comfortable and secure environment. It provides a social, yet private lifestyle and encourages independence.
What are Apartment Suites?
Apartment Suites cater to independent seniors. A mix of one and two bedroom suites is available, most with kitchenettes including apartment size fridges and microwaves. Some suites have their own private patio or balcony and fireplaces are optional. A variety of services tailored to your personal needs is included.
What is a Retirement Residence?
A Retirement Residence is a facility comprised of one-bedroom suites, residential studios and assisted living care suites. Selected suites include a kitchenette feature equipped with microwaves and bar fridges. Fireplaces are optional. Parking with plug-in is available. A variety of services tailored to meet your personal needs is also offered.
Must I sign a lease?
Residents are required to sign a Tenancy Agreement that clearly outlines your accommodation and services. This agreement will be on a month-to-month basis allowing you maximum flexibility.
Are all the suites the same size?
A wide variety of accommodation options are available to you based on the location of your suite. The floor plans offer private ensuite four piece bathrooms and ample storage and closet area. Some assisted living suites offer a walk-in shower feature.
What if your health changes?
Our facilities are designed to offer seniors a continuum of care and trained care personnel are available 24 hours a day to assist residents in the Retirement Residence. You may retain your physician or use the services of our Health Care Centre. Specialized diets can be accommodated. Our residences also offer two specialized assisted living centres for individuals requiring an additional level of care, both physical and cognitive. These services can be discussed with our Director of Care in order to establish the appropriate accommodation and care services required. Residents of the Apartment Suites are given priority in the selection of suites in the residential care area of the facility as their circumstances may warrant.
What does the monthly rate include?
Your monthly rate is determined by the type of accommodation chosen, and a specific menu of services is included with each accommodation selection, however, your monthly rate includes three meals per day, housekeeping, supply and laundering of bed linens and towels, personal laundry, access to activation and recreational programming, and organized use of the air-conditioned, handicapped accessible bus.
What activities are available?
An Activities Director is on staff to organize outing, shopping excursions, entertainment, movies, special interest groups, hobbies and exercise classes, etc. The Tuck Shop, Hair Care Studio, Entertainment Center and Library all offer variety. You select the activities that interest you most. Participation is encouraged but certainly not required. The choices are up to you!
May I have guests?
We welcome and encourage guests and want them to feel comfortable in your new home. Our private dining room is available for you to entertain your family and friends.
May I prepare some of my own meals?
Selected suites feature a kitchenette complete with a microwave and bar fridge. Our modified meal plans allow you to set your own schedule for meals, while enjoying your chosen daily meal in the dining room. Your monthly rate will be adjusted accordingly based on your meal plan. The kitchenette feature is not available in suites in the Assisted Living Centres.
How can I be sure I'll enjoy living at a Caregard Residence?
If after viewing our residential care facilities and assisted living centres, you should choose to move in for a short trial period, we will be pleased to accommodate you. We are also pleased to offer convalescent care following hospital stays, and respite care to assist with short-term needs should the opportunity arise. Due to high demand, we do not currently offer trial stays in our apartment suites.
I'd like to move in. How do I arrange that?
We would be pleased to help you organize your move. Our Marketing Manager will provide you with information and advice on the various options available and will offer support with your relocation in any manner possible.
