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- Why convalescent care in a retirement home?
- Other kinds of short stays in a London retirement home
- Information and resources to help you consider
For anyone 50 and older going in for hip or knee replacement or any other surgery, retirement homes offer an ideal recovery setting. In a retirement residence, you’re surrounded by caring staff in a setting where you can be monitored around the clock. Learn more reasons why this is a good idea below the listings, or find out directly from homes below.
IN-DEPTH REPORTSRetirement homes in London offering convalescent care
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Amica London
517 Fanshawe Park Road West, London,
Ontario, N6G 0C1
This uniquely luxurious London, Ontario retirement home offers elegant dining, indoor fitness facilities, scenic walking trails and many other features for active seniors.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
Oakcrossing Retirement Living
1238 Oakcrossing Road, London,
Ontario, N6H 0K2
Welcome to Oakcrossing Retirement Living, where we have a fresh perspective on senior living. Offering a large variety of studios, one- and two-bedroom suites with both retirement and assisted living services available.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
The Village of Glendale Crossing
3030 Singleton Avenue, London,
Ontario, N6L 0B6
A true retirement hub featuring independent Living Apartments with full kitchens, Retirement Apartments, Full Service Retirement suites with walk out patios, Assisted Care, Memory Care and LTC.
Lifestyle Options: Apartments, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long-term care
Why convalescent care in a retirement home?
Retirement homes in London are specially equipped for short stays. Here’s a look at reasons why this is a great idea:
Assistance is a call bell away. Retirement homes equip seniors with the ability to call for help. Staff is there to assist. That will certainly include support workers, may include nursing staff (consult the listings above for staffing), or even a doctor on call. That makes it much easier on your family members, and you won’t be tempted to try to help yourself until you’ve recovered.
Housework and meal preparation are not a factor. Neither you nor your family will need to worry about cooking or cleaning. Meals can be included as part of the service and staff will take care of the linen and other housekeeping. All you need to do is get better.
Experience senior living firsthand. Retirement homes today are not your grandmother’s nursing homes. You’ll be surprised at how lively communities are and how much fun people have inside the walls of a contemporary senior living community. There are activities every day, and you may be able to participate in amenities like swimming pools, movie theatres, and more. Having peers around will also lift your spirits. You might even recover faster!
Other kinds of short stays in a London retirement home
Trial stays give seniors an inside perspective. Most communities recommend a two-week stay, while a one-week stay is also okay. Try it! You’ll find it eye-opening
Respite care stays are ideal for families that qualify. Under Ontario law, caregivers can take a break for up to 60 days at a time, to a maximum of 90 days in any calendar year. If your loved one has dementia or otherwise requires dedicated care, you may qualify. Learn more about this from ontario.ca.
Guest stays allow family members or friends to stay in a retirement home. It’s ideal for people visiting from out of town who want to see a loved one easily, allowing them to participate in the community.
