Questions And Answers

An example of an independent living accommodation is shared Apartment Home Unit that is shared among individuals, each with their own room and shared common areas such as the kitchen, living and dining area. This type of housing allows seniors to remain in their communities and be surrounded by friends and families. Services can also be provided at lower costs due to the efficiency of multiple residents in one home.

It is important to understand the meaning of home from a senior’s perspective to inform service providers and stakeholders in responding to integrated housing needs.

• Mixed-use developments with housing located near services and amenities to reduce some of the accessibility and transportation barriers that currently exist;
• Allow construction of smaller units such as accessory dwelling units for those wishing to down-size, reduce housing costs or house a live-in caregiver; 

Coordinate housing adaptations and community supportive services delivery to increases availability of Independent Supportive Living (ISL) options as a viable alternative. Overall, addressing the core housing need and integrated housing needs of seniors will require adaptations and transformation with respect to home design, neighbourhood design, possible Co-Ownership or Co-Housing, cost sharing, transportation, and health and home-care services.

An example of independent living accommodations is shared home ownership, we call Friendship Suites, where a house is shared among individuals each with their own room and shared common areas such as the kitchen, dining, and living room. This type of housing allows seniors to remain in their communities and be surrounded by friends and families. Services can also be provided at lower costs due to the efficiency of multiple seniors in one home.

The Occupancy Agreement as a full breakdown of the average monthly additional expenses like, property taxes, insurance, operating, maintenance, and capital reserves along with ISL smart metering utilities, if applicable.

Each Apartment home Unit is approved for 2 occupants with no additional fees, a third or fourth occupant would be charged the additional second person fees as listed on the A-La-Carte Menu.   

Our Club members also have access to our A-La-Carte service menu, which is fully optional and would require a separate sign agreement for you to have access to those services.  

• Fire safety and sprinkler system: smoke detectors, heat sensors, third party 24-hour monitoring, Fire alarm/horn, emergence hallway and common area lighting and emergency evacuation plan.
• Exterior maintenance including landscaping and snow removal
• Quarterly unit inspection and preventative maintenance program
• Visitor parking spaces – no charge

Members control all aspects of operating within their assigned unit, and each resident contributes to, and is accountable for household decisions. 

Approximately 25% of Canadian households, are led by people over the age of 65 years, 75% of these households are owned and 25% rent accommodation.

Housing moves by seniors can be characterized as either “lifestyle,” “planned,” or “crisis,” each of which is typically underpinned by several “push” or “pull” factors. These relate to changes in the individual’s circumstances or specific “trigger points” linked to an individual’s health. Push factors include difficulties with maintaining the home or garden, the cost of energy bills associated with a larger or older home, or with steps or stairs, linked to the increased risk of falls. Pull factors include the accessibility of local shops and services often framed in terms of reliance on a car or a desire to move closer to other family members.

For many seniors, several factors seem to delay their decision to move, often until a crisis is present or imminent, which may include the following:

• A strong emotional attachment to one’s existing home
• A desire to sustain social networks within the immediate community
• The potential disruption and costs associated with moving
• A human tendency to defer planning for the future and ignore or discount potential or real changes in physical mobility and/or health
• A fear that an unknown future dwelling may not match up to expectations
• Lack of availability and understanding of alternative affordable and/or attractive housing and/or downsizing options that are suitable.
• As we age, we are more likely to face a disability or to find that their disability creates challenges for them and that they need help. Without informal and formal support (e.g., homecare), older people with disabilities are among those who are most likely to want or need to find alternative forms of housing.

• “Aging at Home” with dignity within a self-governed and controlled Unit or Suite
• Active adults can stay in the community with friends and family
• Independence, dignity, and self-respect
• Community relationships
• Support and relief to family/caregivers with a safe and secure environment.
• Encourage you to participate in the everyday lifestyle of membership and advocate mutual support and respect for individual differences.
• Access to Assisted Living facility if needed.

• As of 2018 the average monthly cost for senior accommodations in Ontario was $3,038.00 per month, based on 43,983 units within the province.
• Latest reports are showing monthly fees in the range of $4,800 to 6,000.00 per month for an Independent Supportive Living and higher for Assisted Living