After making the decision to move to a retirement residence, your next step is to find the community that best fits your wants and needs. According to the Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA),extensive researchis key to making the best decision. By digging deep and exploring your options, you can develop a clear understanding of the location you want, the amenities and services you desire, and the overall personality you hope the residence exudes. Before deciding on a retirement home, make sure you have a good strategy and know exactly what to look for.

Here are a few tips for the research process:

1. Figure out where you want to live

Determining the geographic location ofwhere you want to liveis very important during the research process. Do you want to be located near family? Do you want to live close to your hometown or take on a new adventure in a different city? These are all very important questions to ask yourself as you explore your options for senior living.

2. Determine your priorities

When making the decision on which retirement residence is best for you, ask yourself: What is most important to me? Consider your needs and wants before choosing a senior living community. One residence might offer an amenity you desire, like a pool or walking trail, while the other may not. Additionally, does the home offer the suite type you’re interested in, or the care level you require? This may affect your eagerness to look further into a home. Make sure you determine your priorities before making any commitments.

3. Contact the residence and schedule a visit

Once you’ve done your research and narrowed it down to a few options, Senior Resource Guide suggestsscheduling a visitto the homes that meet your criteria. Taking a tour will give you a first-hand look at the retirement residence, and seeing it in person may change your mind about how you feel about it. Because, at the end of the day, it is about how you feel: if you don’t get a good vibe, or a sense of home, the residence isn’t right for you. Visiting the homes you are interested in can help put all of your priorities in perspective and give you a clear understanding of the residence’s personality.

4. Ask for more information

仅仅因为你参加了一次旅行并不意味着你所有的问题都得到了解答。如果你去拜访一个老年人居住社区，你仍然对一些事情不确定，可以拿一本小册子询问更多的信息，或者拿到销售顾问的电话号码，这样你就可以继续跟进。这不仅可以帮助你做出更好的决定，而且可以让你安心地离开家，获得做出正确选择所需的所有知识。

Interested in learning more about a specific Chartwell retirement residence?Contact them todayto schedule a tour.