ACCOMMODATIONS AND RATES Placement at Vision Nursing Home in Sarnia (short stay and long stay) is coordinated through the Community Care Access Centre (CCAC). Vision Nursing Home has available for clients, forty-two (42) standard beds, six (6) semi-private beds and sixty (60) private beds totaling one hundred and eight (108) beds. In addition, one (1) ward short stay bed for male clients and one (1) ward short stay bed for female clients are available. RATES The Ministry of Health sets daily and monthly rates annually for all types of accommodation. A copy of this information is available from the CCAC.

SHORT STAY (RESPITE CARE)
Vision Nursing Home offers short stay care with 2 beds in the home. Contact the CCAC for bookings and details.

PRIORITY ACCESS BEDS (PAB) FOR VETERANS
There are 5 beds dedicated for veterans who qualify. Find out if you are eligible by contacting Veterans Affairs Canada - http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/

RESIDENTS’ ROOMS
We encourage residents to make their living space as homelike as possible. Include a comfortable chair, television, radio, picture(s), photographs and other sentimental items. This can help make the resident's transition to living in a long-term care setting easier. Space in some rooms is limited and large furnishings may not be suitable. Discuss options with the Administrator, Director of Care or Maintenance Supervisor. The following items are not recommended for safety reasons: friction type lampshades, swivel/rocking chairs, loose laid rug/carpet. Any electrical appliances MUST be inspected by the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure their safe operation.

TELEVISIONS
Televisions are provided in lounge areas for residents and visitor use. There is a large screen television available. Residents may prefer their own television their own room. Cable hook-ups available. In ward rooms, earphones may be necessary. The resident or family member arrange for installation and payment.

TELEPHONES
Telephone hook up is available in all rooms.

PERSONAL CLOTHING
Residents are provided with a recommended clothing checklist. Permanent press clothing (NO WOOL) is preferred for ease of laundering. Clothing labels are provided upon admission to prevent the risk of misplaced clothing. The mobile clothing service visits the home at least twice a year. We have limited storage facilities and recommend that family members make arrangements for storage of seasonal clothing/items. Please provide seasonally appropriate clothing (i.e. hat, coat, gloves, and boots).

MAIL
Incoming and outgoing mail is coordinated through the Business Office.

GUEST HOUSE
Vision Nursing and Rest Home is pleased to provide a Guest House for out-of-town visitors of our residents and staff. The Guest House is located adjacent to the Nursing Home on the south side of our new addition. The guest house is a fully furnished home away from home featuring three bedrooms, living room, dining room and full kitchen and sleeps 7 comfortably.

The Guest house on the grounds of the Nursing Home is available on a first come, first served basis. The home is offered for a minimal charge per night.

Please call 519-336-6551 ext. 299 for more information or to make a reservation.