You and your care partner(s) need to plan for a full day on moving day as there are several assessments that need to be completed that day so that we know how to best support you. Lunch will be provided for you and your care partner(s).
When you arrive at the Home, please proceed to the reception desk. Staff will welcome you and show you to your room. Adjusting to your new home will be a gradual process over the following few days and weeks. Please ask any staff member if you need further information. Staff will be asking you many questions to help us understand how you want your care provided, what kinds of things you like to eat and how you like to spend your time.
You will also spend some time with someone from the business office who will review the process to pay for your accommodation and any other optional services you will be purchasing. We will need some documentation from you including: Power of Attorney documents, first page of your will, as well as your banking information. Soon after you move in, the Social Worker will meet with you to gather additional information about your needs and to review relevant policies and procedures. They will continue to support your transition to your new home.
It is recommended that you bring at least a week’s worth of clothing when you move in. You will be asked to keep a pair of pajamas and an outfit for the next day, and the rest of your clothing will be taken to laundry to be labelled with your name. This should be returned to you within a day or two. Anytime you receive new clothing, we ask that you provide it directly to staff so that it can be sent for labelling.
Every Elder who moves into a County Home receives a welcome basket with some supplies and activities. Also included is a list of relevant phone numbers and details about programs and services within the Home.
Keep an eye out for the Elder newsletters, which are created monthly. These include: activities in the Home, birthdays, a feature article, a word search puzzle and welcomes for new Elders who have moved into the Home.
