Choosing a 55+ rental community is a big decision, and the best way to make it calmly is with a short list of questions. Families researching retirement apartments in Kemptville and North Grenville often ask us the same things. Here are the six questions we think matter most.
They are good questions to ask of any community, including Retire Kemptville.
01 1. What exactly does the rent include?
All-inclusive can mean different things in different buildings. At Retire Kemptville, one rent covers heat, hydro, water, air conditioning, in-suite laundry, Rogers TV and internet, and the amenities. Ask for the full list so there are no surprises in month two.
02 2. What is the pet policy?
Moving with a pet is emotional, so ask early. Retire Kemptville is a pet-friendly building, so moving with a much-loved companion is welcome.
03 3. Can family visit easily?
A 55+ community works best when adult children and grandchildren can visit without a production. Kemptville is about 30 minutes to downtown Ottawa via Highway 416, an easy drive for family, with comfortable guest space in one- and two-bedroom suites.
04 4. What is there to do on site?
Ask about common rooms and fitness options. Retire Kemptville's residence includes a fitness room and a tenant lounge, both part of the all-inclusive rent, in a pet-friendly building with controlled-access entry.
05 5. What is nearby for health care and daily needs?
Proximity to care matters more as we age. Kemptville is near Kemptville District Hospital and clinics, and close to historic downtown with groceries, pharmacies, shops and restaurants within walking distance.
06 6. What happens if my needs change?
No one likes to think about it, but the question deserves a straight answer. Understand what services the residence does and does not provide, and learn what support options exist in the community, so plans can adapt as needs change.
07 Ask us anything
Andrew Inderwick answers these questions every week, for both residents and their adult children. Reach him at 613-707-0882 or andrew@inderwick.com for a straight, no-pressure conversation about Retire Kemptville.