We are conveniently located at the top of the Rockland Road in the scenic town of Hartland.
We are a non-profit organization, governed by a board of directors who give their time and effort in the interests of our senior community.
We recognize that our seniors have rights and individual needs worthy of dignity and respect, irrespective of race, religion, colour, creed, economic or social needs.
We strive to innovate and co-ordinate the skills and efforts of a widely divergent group of professional, semi-professional and non-professional personnel to care for the social, spiritual, emotional and physical needs of our clientele.
General Information
Carleton Place was built in 2000. The facility is connected to the Central Carleton Nursing Home by way of an indoor walkway. The objective of Carleton Place is to provide supportive housing for individuals who require services such as meals, laundry, and light housekeeping. Carleton Place does have a limited number of apartment units for more independent tenants. Apartment tenants are responsible for their own housekeeping and laundry services. Meal plans may be purchased by apartment tenants. Carleton Place is a non-smoking facility.
Accommodations at Carleton Place
There are currently 12 small bed-sitting rooms, 2 double bed-sitting rooms and 3 large bed-sitting rooms at Carleton Place. In addition, there are (2) 2-bedroom apartments and (2) 1-bedroom apartments. All rooms have a private bathroom. Please note the guidelines of allowable & non-allowable furniture, which have been developed for safety reasons. All tenants of Carleton Place will be required to sign a lease. A 30-day written notice must be provided to terminate the monthly lease.
Shared facilities
There is a large dining room where tenants eat their meals. Meals are prepared by the Central Carleton Nursing Home Dietary Department and served by Carleton Place Staff. Guests are able to purchase their meals while visiting family member. Parking facilities are available at the rear of Carleton Place. A lounge area is also available for the use of tenants and their families.
Application for Residency
An application for residency is required for perspective tenants. The application must include the names of two references and the person(s) to contact in case of an emergency plus general information.
Dietary Profile
In order to ensure that Carleton Place staff is aware of eating preferences and any unique circumstances, such as food allergies, applicants for residency at Carleton Place are asked to complete the attached dietary profile.
Meals may be purchased by tenants living in the independent apartments.
Vial of Life Medical Profile
The Vial of Life is a medical profile form that allows individuals to have their medical information ready in the event of an emergency. The tenant’s medical information is obtained in case the tenant is unable to speak or remember this information in an emergency. Please complete the Vial for Life form & return it with your application. We strongly encourage tenant to purchase Life Line. www.lifeline.ca
If a tenant’s health changes and they require care, the family or contact person will be notified.
Summary of Non-allowable Items by Unit Type
Furniture must be supplied by the tenant, including TV wall mounts if desired
Please note that these guidelines have been developed for safety reasons.
Small Bed-sitting Room:
- No Tea Kettles / Hot plate/toaster/toaster oven/ air fryer
- Window sills must remain clear of items
- No area rugs
- No microwaves
- Nothing must be placed on or touching the baseboard heaters.
Double Bed-sitting Room:
- No Tea Kettles / Hot plate/ toaster /toaster oven/air fryer
- Window sills must remain clear of items
- No area rugs
- No microwaves or toasters
- Nothing must be placed on or touching the baseboard heaters.
Large Bed-sitting Room (downstairs):
- No area rugs
- Window sills must remain clear of items
- Nothing must be placed on or touching the baseboard heaters.
Independent Apartments
- No deep frying permitted