Preparing for A Move to Assisted Living
We are here to help make your move as smooth and as stress-free as possible. Here is a list of tips and resources to help you prepare for a seamless Move-In Day to an SLR community!
TELEPHONE AND CABLE SERVICE
Your apartment is wired for cable service. Please set up services a week prior to the move in date.
NEWSPAPER DELIVERY
If you subscribe to a newspaper it will be delivered to the Front Desk and you will be able to pick it up at your convenience. When ordering ask that your name and/or apartment number be written on the top of the front page.
US POSTAL SERVICE
Each resident will be assigned a mailbox in the Mail Room along with a mailbox key.
KEYS
Keys to your apartment will be given to you at the time you sign the Resident Agreement. Additional keys may be requested for a small fee.
MOVING COMPANIES
Interested in a moving company to do the heavy lifting? Contact the Executive Director for a list of local companies to help.
All furniture is to be delivered through the Main Entrance. An elevator is available for moves to other floors. The time and date of your move must be scheduled with the Executive Director.
MEALS ON MOVING DAY
Our Director of Dining Experience will prepare moving day snacks and meals for you and your family to enjoy.
CAR
Please notify us if you are bringing a car. You will be given instructions on where your car may be parked. You will need to provide a set of keys to your car to the Building and Grounds Director to use in case of an Emergency.
Change of Address Checklist
- Telephone/Mobile
- Cable/Internet
- Driving License
- Physician
- Financial / Bank Accounts
- Credit Cards
- Pension Plans
- Insurance Agencies (Health, Home/Life, Auto)
- Accountant
- Post Office
- Veteran Affairs
- Income Tax / IRS
- Social Security
- Subscriptions
What to bring to Assisted Living
Here is a checklist of all the things to remember to bring with you to your new apartment in addition to your furniture:
KITCHEN
*Kitchen appliances need to have an automatic shut off for safety
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Remember any adaptive devices you use, such as hearing aids and spare batteries, magnifiers, raised toilet seat.
BATHROOM
MEDICATION
BEDROOM
PERSONAL LAUNDRY
PAPERWORK