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Re-developed former Royal Victoria Hospital

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

Apartment with 80 units providing supportive housing for elderly requiring some assistance with activities of daily living

• 70 1-bedroom units and 10 2-bedroom units
• provides rent geared to income units in accordance with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care guidelines for Ontario
• Support services include:
  • 24 hour emergency response
  • dining services
  • personal care
  • laundry
  • housekeeping
  • recreational and social programs
  • spiritual care
  • Residents must purchase a monthly support service package which includes a number of meals and a user fee for personal support services, as well as an emergency response service

Has an historical association with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekah Assembly of Ontario

• Part of the 'Aging in Place' program of the NSM Home and Community Care to prevent premature admission to a Long Term Care Home
• Member of the OLTCA (Ontario Long Term Care Association)
• Member of ONPHA (Ontario Non Profit Housing Association)
• Member of North Simcoe Muskoka Community Support Services Coalition

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

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

Small, private seniors residence with a family setting, suitable for seniors who do not want to live in a large institution.

• offers long or short term accommodation
• housekeeping and laundry
• 24 hour supervision
• activity program arrangements
• rooms are furnished, but residents can bring own furniture where applicable

Life Lease community sponsored by IOOF Seniors Homes Inc

• Life Lease project 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
• features 161 condo-style apartments for sale to seniors 60 years and older
• Two five storey buildings with 80 and 81 units independently joined by a connecting pavilion which offers some dining services, fitness room, Wellness Centre with Nurse Practitioner, hairdressing salon and amenities such as a roof top garden for walking, lawn bowling, bocci ball, croquet and putting green
• optional support services such as some meals, housekeeping, and personal care is available

The County of Simcoe Domiciliary Care Services are designed to provide permanent housing for vulnerable individuals. County of Simcoe contracted Domiciliary Care Service Providers are located throughout Simcoe County.

Clients wishing to be considered for the services may directly contact the facilities listed to arrange for a pre-admission tour although financial subsidy to pay the cost of Domicilary Care housing are approved only through the County of Simcoe.

Domiciliary Care Service Providers are:

Bayview Retirement Home
175 Walnut St
Waubaushene, Ontario
L0K 2C0
Phone: 705-510-0101

Pine Villa Retirement
120 Pine Street
Collingwood, Ontario
L9Y 2N9
Phone: 705-445-8850

Simcoe Terrace
44 Donald Street
Barrie, Ontario
L4N 1E3
Phone: 705-722-5750

Windermere Gardens
55 Peel Street
Barrie, Ontario
L4M 3K9
Phone 705-726-1100

Residence of Lafontaine
323 Lafontaine Rd W
Penetanguishene, Ontario
L9M 1R3
Phone: 705-533-2244

Kayla Retirement Home
84 Coldwater Road West
Orillia, Ontario
L3V 3L4
Phone: 705-327-2464

Blue Mountain Residence
695 Ste Marie Street
Collingwood, Ontario
L9Y 3L4
Phone: 705-445-5203

Assisted living residence, includes independent living program, day support, respite, family home services, and recreation

• capacity 33
• 24-hour support and supervision

Offers supportive housing, building on adaptive skills in a supportive environment, with the goal of maximizing independent living skills and optimizing positive coping strategies.

Services include:

• crisis support
• monitoring of medications and effectiveness
• connection to community resources
• ongoing goal based care plans

Facility is located in a rural setting with natural trails, farm animals and local wildlife.

Also offers assistance with any emergent medical needs.

Retirement and assisted living home.

Features include:

• Registered Nurses on staff
• Independent and assisted living available
• private (including 2 room suites), semi-private and ward accommodations
• 24 hour security
• Full linen, laundry and housekeeping services
• Full time activity coordinator
• Activity room
• Dining room
• Hairdressing/barber
• Cable TV
• Retirement living
• Respite care available

Licensed with the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority.

A member of Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA).

Retirement home offering:

• Retirement home offering:
• Six rooms, private and semi-private
• Nutritious meals and housekeeping offered
• Medication management
• One-on-one support and 24 hour on-site monitoring
• Activity programs at home and in the community
• Both assisted and independent living, additional supports are extra
• Capable of supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Respite care is available

For seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living, but do not need full services of a long term care facility.

Offering 3 two bedroom and 29 one bedroom barrier free apartments which are owned by the County of Simcoe.

Services include:

• 24 hour emergency response system
• communal dining room
• recreational programming
• transportation for clients
• light housekeeping
• light personal care

Housing for persons with serious mental illness or homeless. Not for individuals who are ready for a long term care home.

Offers the following supports:

• Children's Developmental Support Services, (CDSS) - Provides support for infants, toddlers, and children up to the age of 12 who have a developmental support need or is at risk for and who attend a licensed childcare programs. CDSS consists of the Simcoe County Resource Consultation Services, Ontario Autism Programs, and the Quality Inclusive Support Services. Offices are located across the Simcoe County, including Collingwood, Alliston, Bradford, Barrie, Orillia, and Midland. Service is Free of Charge and is funded by the County of Simcoe.
• Supported Living Home (SLH) - Supports over 90 adults in 20 supported living home settings including Penetanguishene, Midland, Port McNicoll, Waubaushene, and Victoria Harbour. In addition offers supports in the Family Home Program to people in the Supported Independent Living Program. The type of support an individual requires depends upon their specific needs.
• Supported Independent Living (SIL) - services are offered to people who are living independently in the community . SIL Support Staff are available to offer support in budgeting, shopping, meal preparation, medical appointments and community participation, based on the identified needs of the person supported. The hours of staff support fluctuate based on the needs of the individual.
• Supported Employment Programs (SEP) - assists individuals 18 years of age and over explore/obtain and/or maintain employment opportunities. Employment Specialist staff work directly with the individual and the potential employer to ensure mutual satisfaction. Connects potential employers with suitable employees.
• Community Participation Supports (CPS) - provides individuals with a broad range of social and recreational opportunities in and around their local community. Weekly social, recreation events are shared with all individuals participating in the CPS program. Individuals are given a schedule of options to choose from (virtual and in-person) to meet their individual preference. CPS services focuses on including and supporting everyone to experience social and recreational activities in order to enhance skills, build new friendships and stay active.
• Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) Program - provides support to young people with support needs between the ages of 16 to 21 in their school to adult life transition. The TAY co-ordinator acts as a support/resource to the teen, family, school and community agencies. The young adult's interests are explored, skills and abilities are assessed and plans are made through the Person Directed Planning model to assist in meeting goals for the future. Supports and resources are put into place based on individual preferences and interests.

CLH DSS is the host agency for the Community Networks of Specialized Care - Central East (CNSC - CE). The CNSC - CE provides coordination and linkages to supports for adults with a developmental disability and high support and complex care needs (HSCCN) in Simcoe, York, Durham, Haliburton, Kawartha and Pine Ridge.

Provides retirement living options and assisted living, and respite care for seniors

Residence provides supportive housing for frail older adults with low incomes

• all meals in a common dining room
• laundry services
• several lounges for socializing
• structured day program activities on-site
• on site staff Mon-Sun 24 hours
• enclosed courtyard and access to additional personal support services for those needing assisted living.

Independent life-lease living options for seniors

• 45-apartment style and 20 bungalow-style units.
• Personal care and assistance with activities of daily living offered by Home and Community Support Services Central and Community Home Assistance to Seniors (CHATS) - click HERE to view the assistance offered
• Located next to Parkview Village Centre, which provides fitness / wellness centre, recreational activities, health seminars, café, barber/hairdresser shop, library, lounges, patios, and garden lots

Retirement residence, capacity 12

• private suites with own accessible bathrooms
• common living spaces, meals
• 24 hour onsite emergency assistance

Independent living options for seniors * 72 Life Lease Suites * one or two bedroom suites, exercise room in building, 3 stories, park like setting

Long term supportive housing services with 24-hour on site support worker, capacity 130

• assistance with meal preparation, essential housekeeping, personal care, laundry
• medication reminders
• congregate dining
• escort to appointments
• social and recreational activities

Psychogeriatric Case Management
Includes crisis intervention, emergency response, and addictions support

Community Reintegration Program
Alternate level of care (ALC) program, includes intensive individual support to support independent living skills

• capacity 6
• in partnership with Humber River Hospital

Seniors apartment building operated by Toronto Community Housing Corporation * the Supportive Housing Program operates within the building and provides Assisted Living Services (ALS) to residents who currently reside in the building who are 59 years of age and older and meet the program eligibility criteria * ALS includes homemaking, personal hygiene, medication reminders, laundry, meal preparation, security checks, bed making, and changing, wellness/health promotion activities * information about tenancy should be acquired through Toronto Community Housing

Designated supportive housing building with 15-hour on-site supervised care and support services to assist frail older adults and adults with physical and multiple disabilities

• essential homemaking and personal care
• 24-hour emergency response system

Independent-living retirement home * provides daily mass and adoration services on on-site chapel

COVID-19 -- maintain all essential services including supportive housing, assisted living, home care, transportation for essential visits, providing hot meals, frozen meals and food hampers to seniors and people needing isolation

• Transitional Care Centre -- regular service, visits (in person for family and caregiver with appointment)
• also available via phone/virtually telephone reassurance, supportive counselling and service coordination
• Family Health Organization, GAIN Community Team
• Adult Day Program -- in person and virtual care
• Diabetes Education Program -- assessment, consultation, group education
• Wellness and Community Development Program -- in person and virtual platform
• Vocational Training Centre -- in person and virtual platform

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Adult Day Program -- Monday-Friday 9:30 am-3:30 pm, weekday extended hours, Saturday 10 am-3 pm, available in Scarborough and Richmond Hill

• for persons 55 years and older with special needs, such as physical frailty or mild memory impairment, in need of supervised, structured setting
• social and recreation activities, lunch, snack
• personal care and health related services -- exercise, foot care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy
• transportation available

Chinese Bereavement Services -- culturally specific bereavement services, individual support and self help group

• public education, seminars, workshops, information and referral

Chronic Disease Self Management Program -- 6 week workshop for adults with chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis

• individual counselling with nurse, dietitian and social worker
• health and education workshops, seminars
• caregiver education and support
• information and referral
• workshop licensed by Self-Management Resource Centre

Community Outreach -- outreach programs for those living in seniors apartments and suburban areas, retirement groups,seniors self help groups

• community, wellness and health education
• caregiver support, volunteer development

Community support services -- escort to medical appointments, telephone security checks, friendly visiting, hospice visiting, grocery shopping, client intervention and assistance -- free

• congregate dining -- fee, subsidies available
• transportation -- fee
• referrals, follow up

Elder Abuse Prevention Program -- Chinese Elder Abuse Helpline 416-502-2321, elder abuse education, supportive counselling

Geriatric Assessment & Intervention Network (GAIN) Community Team -- wrap around supported care and services with individualized comprehensive geriatric assessment

• intensive case management, personalized care plan
• service navigation

Home care services -- home help, homemaking, respite care, palliative care -- fee

Personal Care Program -- for seniors living in the community requiring higher level of care, care coordination, scheduled and unscheduled personal support workers' visit, security check

Transitional Care Respite Stay Program -- short stay transitional care for individuals recuperating from illness/hospitalization and respite (caregiver relief) -- fee

Integrated Dialysis Care Program -- Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses visit home peritoneal dialysis patients at their home

• health maintenance, nutritional counselling

Supportive housing services -- for seniors requiring higher level of care, 24 hour on site services at Alexandra Park Apartments and Tam O'Shanter Towers, emergency response services

Wellness and Social Program -- social, recreational and educational programs for persons 50 years and older, drop-in centre, friendship groups, interest classes, outings