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Seniors apartments featuring market value and affordable rent units

• 156 units
• some barrier-free units
• located in downtown Barrie
• offer many in house activities
• smoke-free property

Re-developed former Royal Victoria Hospital

• Victoria Village Projects consists of Life Lease apartment suites
• 57 Life Lease Units and 14 Senior Residential Suites

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Private retirement residence containing 44 large rooms and 4 suites overlooking Sophia Creek at the end of Mulcaster Street.

• Bird sanctuary is a feature of the outdoor landscaped area
• lounge, recreation room, hairdresser service, 24 hour supervision and dining room which offers home cooked meals, catering to special diets
• daily activities
• provides short stay (i.e. temporary, vacation, convalescent, respite care)
• member of the Ontario Retirement Communities Association

Retirement residence

• private, semi private, independent living
• capacity 144 residents
• daily or monthly rates all inclusive except laundry
• weekly housekeeping and weekly assistance with bath optional
• medication administration optional
• activity program

Administered by County of Simcoe Housing Division

• consisting of 60 apartment units for seniors (48-1 bedroom, 6-2 bedroom and 6 units that are wheelchair accessible)
• forty-eight of these units are subsidized, while 12 are market value
• operated by St. Mary's Seniors' Residence Barrie Inc

Six story retirement residence featuring:

• independent living
• independent supportive living
• assisted living
• respite care
• short stays
• memory care for women

Retirement residence with 108 suites including:

• formal dining room, common rooms, 24/7 bistro, movie theater, group exercise room, pub
• includes 3 meals daily, 24 hour snacks, room service when ill, nursing supervision, doctor available, weekly housekeeping and linen laundering, transportation, hairdresser, barber, outings, daily activities and entertainment
• pet friendly
• all residents have a 24 hour emergency pendant
• extra assistance with bathing, medication administration, ambulatory assistance, dressing assistance, and weekly personal laundry is available for a fee
• also offers respite and short-term stays for people making the transition from hospital to home or for those requiring a temporary break

Regulated by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA)

Independent seniors housing offering 14 private independent living suites

Services offered include:

• meals
• guest attendants for daily requirements
• housekeeping, linen and personal laundry service
• recreational activities
• on-site beauty/barber salon offered by appointment, extra fees apply

Retirement Home/Assisted Living facility

• 28 private suites with 24 hour personal care provided by trained staff as well as an on call Registered Practical Nurse
• services include:
  • medication administration
  • laboratory services
  • on-call doctor
  • restorative and recreational activities
  • laundry and housekeeping
  • hairdressing and barbering
  • nutritious home cooked meals modified for any special diet needs included

Retirement home offering 55 suites

Member of the Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA)

Retirement and Enhanced Care Assisted Living residence for Older Adults

• Transitional home for residents waiting for their long term care placement
• accommodation options include private, semi-private or ward
• residence includes 2 lounges, dining room, bathing rooms, non-denominational chapel/reflection room, recreation room, TV room, emergency call bells, sprinklers in all rooms, security system
• Services include:
  • all meals/snacks, a full activities and fitness program, housekeeping
  • 24 hr nursing supervision, visiting doctor, special diets and medication administration
  • palliative care/end of life care when needed
  • mechanical lift
  • beauty salon/aesthetic services, foot care nurse

Retirement residence with 142 Suites, services include:

• three meals daily, complimentary café serving snacks and beverages and accommodation for special dietary needs
• private dining room
• professional 24-hour emergency response system with pendant
• 24-hour health and wellness staff on duty
• personal health assessments by our Health and Wellness Manager
• diabetic and other health monitoring services
• medication dispensing and management
• portering services within residence
• assistance with activities of daily living
• bathing services in-suite or in the spa tub
• in-suite tray service (complimentary in case of illness, subject to an assessment)
• weekly housekeeping, special maintenance and housekeeping requests
• private car service to personal appointments within designated areas of Barrie; appointment supervision to appointments within designated areas of Barrie

Other services include salon, spa, library, games lounge, pub, fitness/exercise centre with senior friendly equipment, recreation room, demonstration kitchen, theatre, indoor heated saltwater therapeutic pool, walking path, see website for more information

Senior Life Lease Project sponsored by the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

• project has 28 one and two bedroom units
• provides an opportunity to purchase an interest in the project and to share in any appreciated value of the building and property
• actual ownership and title to the Life Lease development remains in the name of the sponsoring organization which provides property management and maintenance services

Retirement residence with 139 Suites and three neighbourhoods: Independent Living (68 Suites), Assisted Living (53 Suites), or Memory Care (18 Suites)

• Suites are either one bedroom, two bedroom, companion or studio
• each neighbourhood has its own dining, activities, support team and tailored activity program
• provides short stay (i.e. temporary, vacation, trial stay, convalescent, respite care) when space permits
• Basic services include:
  • three meals daily plus snacks and refreshments
  • weekly housekeeping and bed linen changes
  • recreation, entertainment and transportation services
  • 24/7 Nurse and Wellness Team, concierge, security and emergency call bell
  • activity program and outings
  • personalized pharmacy services
  • scheduled on-site services such as: physician, physiotherapy, massage therapy, foot care, dental care etc.
  • customized personal plan available if needed

Other services include pool and fitness centres, home theatre, hobby kitchen, arts and crafts room, gardening centre, library with internet service, walking trail, see website for more information

Multi-use independent living senior's residential development run by Simcoe County Christian Senior Home Inc

• has 264 one and two bedroom apartments and 20 semi-detached units
• residents may participate in a life lease program or rent a unit
• The Village Square, an amenity building, houses the administrative offices, a community chapel, dining room, coffee shop, hair salon, guest suite, doctor's office, and credit union (an activity/games room and large workshop are located in Eden Hall)
• Eden Hall, and Bethany Gables are 3 story apartment buildings with 66 units each
• Trinity Woods is a 3 1/2 storey building with 64 units
• Sonrise Place is a 3 1/2 story 68 unit apartment building
• there are also 20 semidetached garden homes

Retirement home offering 72 private rooms, various sizes, with washrooms

• respite care also available
• includes a lounge, library, theatre and outdoor area with planned activities and entertainment
• member of the Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA)
• regulated by the RHRA

Retirement residence with 124 Suites and three neighbourhoods: Independent Living, Assisted Living, or Memory Care; Suites are either one bedroom, one bedroom & den, two bedroom, second occupant or studio; all utilities

Basic services include:

• continental breakfast offering both hot and cold options
• three course lunch and dinner served in the dining room
• emergency response system, including personal pendant
• weekly housekeeping and flat linen laundry services
• complementary use of laundry facilities
• healthcare professionals on site
• recreation, entertainment and transportation services
• daily life enrichment programs such as fitness classes, lectures, concerts, art classes
• WIFI in common areas
• access to all amenities
• outdoor parking space
• Assisted Living option provides a personalized service plan, which can include: health monitoring, medication management, diabetes management, oxygen management and assistance with activities of daily living

Other services include bistro and cocktail lounge, wellness centre with exam room, fitness studio, demonstration kitchen, hobby room, theatre/chapel, library, games room, see website for more information

Independent Retirement Home features include:

• 24 hour supervision/security, full recreation programs, physiotherapy, spa and hair salon, theatre room, laundry facilities and housekeeping
• emergency call bell system, meals and daily snacks
• supplementary Care services available
• member of Ontario Retirement Communities Association

Licensed retirement residence offering a variety of room styles, from studios to one bedroom suites, for a total of 107 suites

Amenities include:

• numerous lounges
• fireplaces
• activity rooms
• meeting room
• beauty salon/barber shop
• dining room

Services include:

• 24hr nursing supervision
• activation program
• 16 passenger bus for outings
• nutritional support
• exercise program
• wireless Lifecall System
• respite stays for those recovering from treatment/surgery
• vacation stays
• winter stays

Subsidized housing complex for seniors who can live independently

Offering:

• 45 units
• 12 two bedroom apartments
• 35 single apartments
• lounge
• laundry room
• games room

There is a waiting list, call for more information

230 home retirement community on Bass Lake in Oro-Medonte Township

A resident owned nonprofit corporation

Retirement Lodge offers a variety of lodging options:

• Short term (such as one week, one month or the winter)
• convalescent and vacation stays
• post hospital respite stay
• permanent stay

Services include:

• 24 hour professionally trained staffing
• 24 hour call bell monitoring
• chef prepared meals served by professionally trained servers in dining room
• self serve bistro for in between meals
• both resident and staff run programs, focusing on fun, exercise programs, games, entertainment and social events, variety of community outings offered
• library area
• main floor lounge
• fully licensed bar
• laundry facilities and laundering services available
• fully equipped fitness centre; self work out and instructor led classes
• physiotherapy is available through an external service provider
• in-house hairdressing/barber services are available on a fee-for-service basis
• weekly complimentary housekeeping services
• spa room equipped with a therapeutic whirlpool tub
• various patio areas to enjoy the outdoors
• large activity rooms, including a games area
• craft room
• theatre room with cinema screen and state of the art sound system

Additional services, some are complimentary and others fee for service to meet any need such as medication administration, tray service, bed making, vehicle snow removal.

Lodge is equipped with a generator to ensure continuation of services during a prolonged power failure.

A guest home for seniors featuring:

• 8 private rooms and 2 semi-private rooms
• 24 hour supervision
• Home cooked meals
• Laundry
• Medication distribution
• Activities, crafts, music and trips
• Respite and short term rooms available

A retirement facility offering:

• 52 suites including studio, deluxe studio and one bedroom apartments
• Full amenities
• Up-to-date safety and fire prevention systems
• Activity programming
• Nurses on staff
• 24 hours care and supervision

Also offers respite and short-term care.

Licensed with the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority and member of ORCA.

Offers:

• 54 suites
• staff on duty 24 hours
• medication administration
• health care monitoring
• three meals per day
• weekly housekeeping and laundry
• weekly assistance with bathing and activity programs
• scheduled transportation for local shopping
• short term/respite care
• individual TV and telephone hookup
• hair care and foot care by private pay services

Licensed with the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority.