Home Tour Checklist

The goal of each visit to a retirement home is to build a clear and complete understanding of:

• The location and the suites available
• Amenities, programs and services
• Policies that may affect you (e.g. pets, visitors, oxygen therapies, medical monitoring)
• The “feel” and personality of the residence
• The price, pricing options and what’s included

• Ask residents about their experiences living there
• Ask for residents’ family references so you can ask about their experience
• Ask what happens if your health deteriorates
• Ask for samples of admission paperwork, menus, activity calendars and newsletters
• Ask to go beyond the suite and common areas and see the kitchen
• Ask to see stairwells and less travelled areas to ensure they are clean and well-maintained