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Is a CCRC for you or your loved one? Below are a number of considerations to help you determine if a move to a CCRC is for you. Print out this guide to take with you when you visit a community.
Yes No N/A
I want to remain independent as long as I am able.
I have concerns about my health.
Emergency medical help is important to me.
Housekeeping assistance would be helpful to me.
I would like assistance with home maintenance and repairs.
I would like assistance with some outdoor maintenance.
I would enjoy the opportunity to meet new people in a social setting.
I would like planned social and recreational activities.
I would like transportation service available.
I would like meals prepared for me.
I am willing to move from where I live now.
I would feel safer if I moved somewhere else.
I would like access to nursing care and personal assistance as soon as it becomes necessary
I want to remain in the same community for the rest of my life.

What to look for when visiting a CCRC The following is a service checklist to help guide you. Determine whether each service is included in the fees or is available for an additional charge.
Activities (type and how frequently offered) __________________________________
Barber/beauty shop
Laundry facilities and services
Kitchen appliances (kitchen or kitchenette in unit) __________________________________
Bathrooms (full private bathrooms in units, step-in showers)
Handicapped access
Guest accommodations
Parking (garage, carport or in the open)
Scheduled transportation
Storage
Meals (number per day and ability to meet special dietary needs); tray service (if ordered by a doctor) __________________________________
Utilities
Telephone services
Safety Features (emergency pull cords or call systems in apartments, fire sprinklers & smoke alarms, ample lighting)
Security System
Exercise programs, including recreational activities
Staff (available 24 hours a day, helpful, appropriate ratio, strong management reputation
Housekeeping (linen availability)
Dining Facility (proximity to apartment, cleanliness)
Facility (overall appearance, maintenance)

Have you requested: Resident as guide?
Lunch with residents?
Tour of entire community?
Guest suite available for overnight stay?
What was your feeling when you toured the community? ________________________________________
Was there activity in the main lounge?
Was mealtime in the dining room pleasant?
Were any residents using the activities room?
Were any residents using the exercise facilities?
Was there activity in the library or other common areas?
Are carpets and furniture clean?
Are amenities operating?
Was staff friendly and respectful?
Did staff know residents by name?
Have the common areas and apartments been designed to allow you to live as easily and independently as you would like?
Other observations you feel are important? _______________________________
What percentage of the apartments have been rented and are occupied? __________________________________
Is the management staff experienced? Effective? Friendly and personable? __________________________________
Does the community have a good reputation in the local community?
Your thoughts and feelings about your visit: ______________________________
Although you may have additional questions and insights, please use this as a guideline to assist with your initial tour and information gathering.
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