1. What is an RLC Assisted Living Centre or Retirement Home?
2. What level of care is available?
3. What services are included in the monthly fee?
4. What level of care can I expect?
5. Is there additional care available beyond the Personal Care Package (PCP)?

An assisted living facility is first and foremost a home for seniors. Most homes of this type have private apartments or bed sitting rooms, as well as a wealth of common space such as dining rooms, exercise area's, lounges, chapel, crafts room, doctors office, tuck shop, Music room, Library etc..

Although many of the apartments and bed sitting rooms have kitchenettes, the majority of the meals are served in a common dining room, restaurant style.

2. What level of care is available?

To be eligible to live in a Retirement Living Centre assisted living facility we require that you live independently with supervision. You will be required to be assessed by our nursing staff to determine if your needs can be met at one of our homes.

For further information on the care available please refer to our Personal Care Package (PCP) of that home.

3. What services are included in the monthly fee?

The services included for the monthly fee are explained in detail in the PCP or Personal Care Package. This is also sometimes referred to as the CHIP or Care Home Information Package.

4. What level of care can I expect?

All Retirement homes advertise they care for their residents. The level of care will differ considerably from facility to facility as will the cost. At our homes there is no additional fee for help with medications. Minor medical problems are expected and included in the basic rent. If you have a question about a particular medical condition, please do not hesitate to speak to one of our nursing professionals.

5. Is there additional care available beyond the Personal Care Package (PCP)?

As we age some residents will require additional care. At this point our nursing staff will re-assess their situation to see if they are still suitable as a resident of the facility. If they are able to maintain their independence, with assistance, we will propose an extended care package. This Extended Care Package (ECP) is an additional cost item. The cost will vary depending on assistance required.