Retirement Community Checklist

• Are you in a convenient location near family, friends, churches, stores and hospitals?
  
   
• Does the community offer accommodations that are attractive to you?
  
   
• Do you have 24-hour health care available as long as it is needed?
  
   
• Do your fees increase, as you need more care?
  
   
• Do you have an emergency call system in your residence?
  
   
• Is building maintenance, lawn care and home repairs included in your fee?
  
   
• Is housekeeping included in your fee?
  
   
• Do you have easily accessible laundry facilities?
  
   
• Is linen service included in the fees?
  
   
• Do you have access to an exercise area and indoor pool at no additional charge?
  
   
• Does the community provide 24-hour security?
  
   
• Are all utilities (electricity, water, telephone, television, heating and air conditioning) included in your monthly fee?
  
   
• Are they accredited by the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission?
  
   
• Does the community offer assisted living and skilled nursing care?
  
   
• Do they offer a separate special care residence for those with memory impairments?
  
   
• How long have they been in business?
  
   
• Is it a financially secure sponsor?