What to look for in a senior home
Look beyond the floor plan: is the entrance step-free, is there a lift or is everything on one level, and is the bathroom already — or easily made — wheelchair accessible? Check door and hallway widths, storage on the same floor, how much garden upkeep the home asks for and, in an apartment, the reserves of the owners' association. We request the deed of division, service charges and any care or ground-lease conditions up front.