All the rooms are attractively furnished and have their own private bathrooms. The residence also incorporates adaptations designed for the visually impaired who live there, i.e. contrasting colours on walls and floors, continuous handrails, raised numbers on room doors, and elevator floors indicated in braille. Gilman Residence has a skilled staff of nurses who provide around the clock nursing care and assistance. Meals are served in an attractive dining room. Volunteers read mail, write letters and accompany residents on shopping trips or medical appointments.
Animation is provided for daily therapeutic social events and activity programs.
Freedom and independence are encouraged at the Gilman Residence and the few rules that exist are those essential to the comfort, health and safety of all residents. To be eligible for admission, a candidate has to be legally blind or visually impaired and require daily nursing care and supervision. The MAB social worker will assess the individual's situation and assist in making the referral to the appropriate CLSC or hospital centre, where the admission application is to be processed. Upon admission, and as needed thereafter, MAB rehabilitation and counselling services are available to help the person to adjust to their new environment.