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Policy for Admission to the Turtle Bay Elders' Lodge (TBEL) Effective March 13, 2003

All Kahnawa’kehró:non who are recognized on the Kahnawà:ke Kanien’kehá:ka Registry and meet the minimum age requirements, and who are in good health, independent and self-sufficient are eligible to apply for residency to the TBEL.

Application Procedure

  • Please note that applicants may apply as a single person or as a couple.
  • All applications will be verified by the MCK Office of the Kahnawà:ke Kanien’kehá:ka Registry for recognition on the Kahnawà:ke Kanien’kehá:ka Registry.
  • Applicants should be 65 years of age or older to apply for residency.
  • Applicants should be independent, self-sufficient, and require less than two hours of medical assistance per day to assist with their autonomy.
  • The applicant must file an Application for Residency and provide all their vital information. The application will be stamped, dated, and time received by the TBEL Manager or his designate.
  • The applicant will be assessed by a member of the Home and Community Care Services Team to determine their state of health and whether they are able to live independently at the TBEL.

TBEL Waiting List

  • When an applicant meets all of the above requirements, their application will be filed in alphabetical order on the TBEL waiting list.
  • When an occupancy becomes available, the waiting list will be reviewed and the elders will be prioritized based on their medical and social needs.
  • In the event that a person selected is unable to move in when notified, the next priority person will fill the occupancy if applicable.

Printed Applications

A printed application may be hand delivered to TBEL or sent by mail to the address below. Faxes are also accepted, and can be sent to fax number 1-450-632-5116.

Kahnawà:ke Shakotiia’takéhnhas Community Services
Turtle Bay Elders' Lodge
P.O. Box 1440
Kahnawà:ke Mohawk Territory
J0L 1B0

Turtle Bay Elders' Lodge Application Form

Application Information
Date of Birth
500 words left
Do you have any mobility issues? 
Check "yes" or "no" for the following:
Can you do your own laundry? 
Can you perform light housekeeping? 
Can you feed yourself independently? 
Do you have a valid driver's license? 
Do you own a personal vehicle? 
Do you receive meals on wheels? 
Do you attend the KMHC activity center? 
Do you have a computer or laptop? 
Home Care Information
Do you receive home care services? 
Do you receive home care nursing? 

Crisis Contact

If you are in crisis please contact one of the following numbers.

Mon-Fri - 8:30AM - 4:30PM
450-632-6880

After Hours & Weekends
450-632-6505

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