AMENITIES AND SERVICES

Rubidge Retirement Residence includes many additional services in your basic monthly rent. All rates are inclusive of heat, hydro, 24-hour nursing assistance, meals and weekly housekeeping and linen service. Residents can also chose from the following services:

Cable TV

At Rubidge we buy our cable services in bulk and pass the savings on to our residents. The service is not just the basic cable but rather the variety pack of premium channels at a cost of only $25 a month.

In a similar fashion to the cable TV we purchase our phone services from a second party provider allowing us to pass the savings along to our residents. The basic telephone which also acts as the emergency call system is only $25 a month. Long distance charges are of course the responsibility of the resident. Long distance charges are subject to change but have historically been below that available to individual phone subscribers.

Activities

Rubidge hires the services of a full time activity coordinator. His duty is to give the residents the option of as much, or as little activity as they wish. He will provide each resident with an activity calendar at the beginning of each month, jammed with things to do. The activity director's services are included in the PCP. As part of his duties, the activity director will arrange outings to areas such as the botanical gardens or a boat trip, shopping and even occasionally to the Casino!

Meals and Snacks

At Rubidge we realize mealtime is very important to our residents. We are working hard to make the mealtime experience an enjoyable and social time.

All meals and snacks as well as beverages are included in the PCP. Special meals and diets are available at no additional charge. We employ the services of a dietary consultant to ensure the special dietary needs of the active senior are met.

Additional meals for family and friends are available at nominal cost. Please give us notice of additional dinner guests, so that we can make arrangements for their needs. A private dining area is available for special occasions at no additional charge.

We enjoy catering special events such as birthdays, anniversaries or even family get together's. Please speak to our chef to reserve the private dining room.

Special Needs

During a short term illness residents may require special treatment during mealtimes. This may include having a meal delivered directly to their room until they feel well enough to eat in the dining area. This service will be provided in the PCP at no extra charge, on the basis of a one-week period or less on a non-repetitive basis.

Personal laundry is done weekly at the cost of $25 per month. Those wishing to do their own laundry can do so free of charge at facilities located on each floor.

Housekeeping is included in the PCP. On a weekly basis, the rooms are dusted and vacuumed, linen and towels changed, bathrooms are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.

Rubidge retains a full time maintenance staff to maintain the facility and award winning grounds. They are available to assist any resident who needs help with a mechanical or facility related problems. This service is included in the PCP.

24-Hour Supervision

We provide 24-hour supervision of the facility. Our call system is activated through the telephone. Dialing 0 will attract assistance 24 hrs a day. This service is included in the PCP.

Assistance with medications is included in the PCP. Our staff is fully trained and has a great deal of experience in senior's related medications and is only too glad to help wherever they can. Our reputation is well known in the nursing community.

Bathing and Showers

If a resident requires assistance with bathing or showers a personal attendant will be assigned to assist as needed. There is a $25.00 fee for attendant services. Many of our suites have easy access showers for those wishing to remain independent in this area.

Special Care Due to Short Term Illness

We all from time to time succumb to the flu bug or other short-term illness, which involves special care from our nursing staff. This is expected and included as part of the PCP. This includes any illness short term and non repetitive in nature.

Chronic and Special Care

Residents that wish to retain their independence and life style, not available in a nursing home but require a small amount of additional care to remain independent, are welcome at Rubidge. This may include assistance in dressing and personal hygiene, or additional nursing care. We are happy to provide the needed care, within the limits set by the home. These services are a supplemental cost and will vary with the services required. Our Registered Nurse will be happy to discuss your situation in detail and provide you with a list of services available as well as their associated cost.

Accreditation

The Government of Ontario is currently in the act of passing legislation to provide accreditation to residential homes such as ours. The accreditation indicates the home meets or exceeds a pre-determined level of care and invokes a bill of rights for the residents.

When this legislation is past into law, we will insure that Rubidge is one of the first homes to apply for accreditation.

Summary

We at the Rubidge have one of the most extensive Personal Care Package of any homes in Ontario. We wish to make Rubidge Retirement Residence a home you can be proud of, at rates you can afford.