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Moving In

You may find this information helpful in making the transition to your new home.

  1. Forms you will need to complete and bring:
    • Physician’s orders form
    • Medications currently prescribed
    • CPR/advanced directive forms
    • Copy of power of attorney or guardianship, if applicable
    • General information sheet
    • Resident assessment (to be completed with our nurse)
    • Move-in summary fee sheet
    • Deposit check
  1. Identification cards (we will copy and return the originals to you)
    • Medicare card
    • Social Security card
    • Medicaid card
    • Any other medical insurance cards
  1. Arrange 10 days before your move-in date, if possible:
    • To order newspaper contact The Daily Comet at 985-448-7600
    • Change of address with the post office
  1. Bring with you:
    • Furniture and mementos
    • Clothing and clothes hangers
    • Personal items including grooming supplies (all bathroom personal items)
    • Kitchen items you may need
    • Telephones and cords (if using a land line)
    • TV and cable cord
    • Pictures and picture hangers
    • Wheelchair or walker, if necessary
    • Shower curtain
    • Bath rugs (be wary of them due to trip hazard)
    • Plunger and toilet brush
    • Laundry supplies
    • Curtains or toppers and rods, and hardware to hang them, if desired (mini-blinds are supplied)
    • Personal linens, blankets, bedspreads, and pillows, if desired
Download Our Move-In Checklist