About ORCA

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About the Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA)

ORCA is a voluntary, non-profit organization established in 1977 that sets professional

operating standards, inspects and accredits retirement residences in Ontario. Not all

retirement residences are ORCA approved, only those that pass and continue to meet

ORCA’s standards for accreditation. ORCA approved retirement residences provide care and

services to 23,000 seniors in Ontario. ORCA membership is an assurance of a safe, wellmaintained,

professional and pleasant living environment.

ORCA Accreditation – Why it Matters:

The operation of retirement residences in Ontario is not regulated by provincial legislation. In

the absence of province-wide standards, ORCA sets standards, inspects and accredits these

residences. By participating in ORCA’s accreditation, a retirement residence demonstrates a

commitment to quality and accountability to its residents, staff and the public.

About the ORCA Accreditation Program

Just recently it had been reported that Ontario's Nursing Homes do not meet the required standards of quality.

I am interested about the retirement homes and ORCA.

What is your take on this? Does ORCA truly delivers?

Edited September 9, 2008 by Charles Anthony
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