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Get Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Our Nursing Home
At Carleton-Kirk Lodge Nursing Home we know that many seniors and their family members have questions about senior living in Saint John, so we have collected those questions we hear most often as a convenience to the public and present them below, along with the answers. Don’t see your question here? Contact our office for more information or to schedule a tour.
Q. What are your visiting hours?
A. Our visiting hours are 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday to Saturday. Visitors who are under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Q. Where are you located?
A. We’re conveniently located near The Reversing Falls on the Saint John River and the Carleton Martello Tower on the west side of Saint John, NB.
Q. Are private rooms available?
A. We have semi-private (two beds in a room) and private rooms (one bed) available.
Q. Do you have a dementia care section?
A. No, but we do require keypad entry on every door for our residents’ safety and security.
Q. What furniture is included in each room, and what furniture is acceptable for a resident to bring?
A. Each resident is furnished with a bed, a wall unit (space for TV/pictures, drawers and a closet), a night table and an over-bed table for eating in bed. Depending upon the resident’s mobility, they may also bring any of the following for their room:
- A small La-Z-Boy chair (it must be non-cloth, non-absorbent – leather or vinyl – something that can be easily washed)
- A television (must be a 22 -24 inch flat screen – we provide the cable service at a small charge to the resident)
- A radio
- A small lamp for their night table
- A phone (the resident’s family may arrange for a telephone or internet services from their choice of provider)
Q. Do you allow pets?
A. Bi-weekly pet therapy sessions are provided through the Therapeutic Paws of Canada. Family members are permitted to bring in pets for visitation, providing all pet vaccinations are up-to-date.
Q. Can couples live together?
A. We have been able to accommodate this in the past, but it depends upon the specific circumstances and how the couple’s dynamics work. Please inquire.
Q. Do you respect your residents’ privacy?
A. Yes, we follow provincial and federal privacy laws.
Q. What is the cost of living here?
A. Basic rates are determined by the New Brunswick Social Development Office and will vary from individual to individual. Living spouses, income levels and other factors will determine your cost of living here. Please contact us to arrange a private tour of our facility to learn more.
Q. How long does it take to get approved and admitted into your nursing home?
A. This will vary based upon several factors. Inquire for more details.
