Common Questions

A. The general perception is that there are basically three options: a retirement home, a condominium or an apartment. The first option requires the resident give up much of their independence. The second and third options necessitate a second move when assistance with the activities of daily living is needed. Inspirit gives you a fourth option! Inspirit gives you the best of both worlds; a spacious apartment that permits independent living coupled with the availability of services to assist you with the activities of daily living. Inspirit eliminates the need for a second move and allows you to stay in your Inspirit home.

A. Retirement living encompasses a broad spectrum of living situations from independent living, where there are minimal additional services, to assisted living, where additional services are provided to meet increasing levels of care. Retirement Living does not refer to nursing homes or long term care facilities. Retirement living facilities are not funded or regulated by the Ontario Provincial Government.

A. Assisted Living is a special combination of housing, meals, supportive services, personalized assistance and healthcare designed to meet your needs. At Inspirit there are a variety of apartments from which to choose. Supportive services are available 24-hours a day, to meet scheduled and unscheduled needs. Services are provided in a way that promotes maximum dignity and independence. Assisted Living at Inspirit encourages the involvement of your family, neighbours, and friends.

A. While personal care services, dining, housekeeping and laundry services are available at Inspirit, you live independently in your apartment. Inspirit's focus is on enabling you to maintain and maximize your independence and privacy. You will also be able to choose from a wide range of opportunities for active involvement, personal growth, and enjoyment, free of the responsibility of maintaining a house.

A. While the services of an Assisted Living facility may not be needed at the present time, you may be able to envision a need for these services in the future. If this is the case, Inspirit is the place for you. You will be able to enjoy the freedom of living in your own apartment, while at the same time have the security of knowing that you have access 'right down the hall' to the majority of the services you require.

A. Your care needs are constantly being assessed by the associates of Inspirit. If they notice any changes or you express a need for a review of your service needs we will sit down with you to evaluate the changes and develop a plan to meet those needs.

A. Every effort is made to ensure that you can stay in your home in Inspirit Residences as long as possible. When emergency or continual medical care is required Inspirit will discuss the situation with you and/or your family to determine if a more appropriate setting for residence is required. By working with Inspirit, arrangements can be made to co-ordinate the internal care services with external home care services to enable you to stay.

A. Yes, there is a huge difference! Inspirit offers four apartment selections on each floor with space ranging from 950 square feet to 1190 square feet. Standard features include spacious living/dining rooms, modern kitchens with appliances, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, large private balconies, and an ensuite laundry with washer and dryer. Consistent living features include easy to operate levered door handles, raised electrical outlets, lower window sills for greater visibility and more natural light, wider corridors, and doorways wide enough to accommodate walkers and wheelchairs.

A. Generally speaking, if you are an average homeowner, with some investments or pension income, you can afford to live at Inspirit.  Please note the financial calculator on the Financial Page for your use.

A. Yes. Inspirit just asks that each person respects the needs of all of the other residents and continues to have pride in the facility that we all call home.

A. You will sign a Resident's Agreement, which is a legal contract between you and Inspirit Residences. It sets out what has been agreed to with respect to the accommodation and services that will be provided to yourself and what rate you will pay to Inspirit Residences. As provided for under the Tenant Protection Act (TPA), there is a five (5) day period after signing the Agreement, during which the Agreement can be cancelled by you without penalty.

A. Yes. You should be aware that the rate protection only applies to the accommodation portion of the daily/monthly rate. The service component of the rate is not regulated by the government.

A. If there is to be a rate increase to either the accommodation or service component of the rate, you will be notified in writing ninety (90) days before the rate increase will take affect.

A. Absolutely! The Inspirit chef will discuss with you your dietary needs at the present and in the future should they need to be reviewed.

A. Each apartment is equipped with a radio frequency button.  When pushed a signal is sent to the monitoring station in the main office and relayed to the emergency call phone.  This phone is manned 24 hours per day.

A. Yes! If you can fit it into your apartment, you can bring it. We want you to feel "at home".

A. Inspirit encourages you to join our Resident's Council. This group meets monthly to receive suggestions and address concerns residents may have. Inspirit is very open to any ideas or interests you might have.

A. A limousine service arranged through a relationship with a local limousine company is available to take residents to appointments and shopping. Inspirit Residences is on the London Transit Commission's bus route which makes the City of London accessible to everyone who wants to do it on their own.