Searching for Housing For Seniors

COVID19 -- meals on wheels, in home nursing and personal support open * call or visit website for updates on other programs




Community Support -- congregate dining * volunteer visiting for seniors and adults with a disability or mental health issues * supportive housing * S.M.A.R.T. (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) Enhanced



Supports for daily living -- personal support and homemaking * care coordination * security and reassurance checks

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

Integrated Dialysis Care Program -- Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses visit home peritoneal dialysis patients at their home, health maintenance, nutritional counselling

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

Services for people on the autism spectrum disorder and their families * some events and programs are offered virtually * check website for details

• Community events: hosts fun, interactive events, designed to bring the autism community together and empower guests to socialize in safe and entertaining environments. Our signature event, the annual Holiday Party, has been welcoming and spreading joy amongst hundreds of families for 15 years
• Legends Mentoring program: hosts themed group workshops, such as art, athletic and tech workshops, providing youth on the spectrum with opportunities to learn skills, socialize and make friends, all under the guidance of caring mentors
• Employment mentoring: supports the integration of young adults with autism into the workforce through paid placements and mentorship, and connects employers with qualified candidates
• Inclusive Housing Program: currently in development in collaboration with community partners from multiple sectors, these long-term care solutions are designed to address the growing housing gap in the autism community, giving more aging adults on the spectrum a place to call home
• volunteer mentor opportunities available

Retirement residence, capacity 12

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

Woodside Mews consists of 30 independent living garden homes designed to blend with the surrounding community

• owned and operated by the Rotary Club of Oakville
• homes are purchased with a life lease

Buying or selling:

• Trafalgar Senior Homes maintains a waiting list of potential purchasers
• contact their office to add your name to the list
• may sell or transfer a life lease at fair market value at any time to an approved purchaser from Trafalgar Senior Homes waiting list
• when selling a life lease original owners are able to retain 95 per cent of the selling price of the home

Apartments with 24 hour personal care

• shopping
• light cleaning
• laundry
• light meal preparation
• dressing
• personal hygiene
• medication monitoring
• emotional support
• 24-hour emergency response

Retirement residence with studio, one and two bedroom suites * full service independent and assisted living services * all suites with washer/dryer * security and emergency response systems * amenities include a fitness centre, movie theatre, full-service spa and salon, bar, cafe, library, gourmet demo kitchen * Riverside Terrace, Humber Terrace with outdoor fireplace and a rooftop terrace with walking paths, seating areas, a putting green and shuffleboard court

Charitable not-for-profit organization that provides supportive housing, supports for daily living, respite and community services for adults 65 and over * offers older adults choices in residential living and supported care * free seasonal flu shots available in November

Residential Tower (Supportive Housing, 2222)

• 172 private bed-sitting rooms with a private full bath * support package includes personal support services available 24 hours a day * full dietary service in the dining room * housekeeping * laundry and linen service * social and recreational programs * bus stop at door
• St Elizabeth Health Care operates a clinic on the main floor of the Residential Tower to provide nursing service for eligible Residential Tower residents

Apartment Tower (2220)

• includes 164 independent units with one bedroom with controlled access * apartments are rented unfurnished * are equipped with a refrigerator and stove

Wellness Centre

• located in apartment 107 on the main floor of the Residential Tower
• provides a wide variety of services and clinics including chiropody services, diabetes education, diabetic foot care, continence clinic, and the visiting doctors

Bobby's Hair and Nail Services

• services ranging from pedicures to haircuts
• services are provided in the salon located on the main floor of OSCR, in the OSCR residence, or while the resident is in the hospital
• for OSCR clients living in the local community, Bobby will bring her salon to them

Tiffany's Foot Clinic (Chiropody Services)

• located on the main floor in the Wellness Centre, apartment 107
• offers a wide array of treatments and services for: diabetics, corns/calluses, ingrown nails, fungal nails, wound/ulcer care, soft tissue injections and surgeries, compression stockings and foot orthotics

Connect Care Medical Alert Button

• available to OSCR tenants and clients
• a program that allows 24 hour a day security (for clients who are unable to reach the phone in a medical emergency)
• fees apply

Mobile service

• supports for Daily Living provided to eligible clients living in Oakville

Community Paramedicine Program

• trained paramedics offer free blood pressure and health assessment clinic onsite each Thu, 9am-1pm for tenants who reside in the apartment tower at 2220 Lakeshore Rd W
• residents can also learn about risk factors for heart disease, stroke and diabetes

Programs include:

• Attendant Outreach
• Assisted Living
• Accessibility - Transportation and Advocacy services
• Seniors Assisted and Supported Living
• Homemaking for Seniors
• Community Inclusion and Recreation
• Community Directory available on website

Attendant Services:

• Supportive Housing / Assisted Living Services - personal care and support with activities of daily living for adults with a permanent physical disability and frail seniors in designated apartment buildings.
• Attendant Outreach - Home-based personal care and support with activities of daily living for adults with a permanent physical disability.

Homemaking for Seniors: Matches eligible clients with screened homemakers to assist with light housekeeping, shopping, meal preparation and laundry.

Willow Place: Inclusive social housing environment that includes units modified for tenants with mobility challenges and units offering rent subsidies.

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

Provides support services by qualified professionals that improve the quality of life for seniors. Hourly, weekend, short term, long term, and respite care available. Staff are properly screened, fully licensed and insured. Services include:
Personal care

• Exercise and range of motion
• Transferring
• Feeding

Companion care

• Fall prevention
• Medication reminders
• Meal preparation
• Light housekeeping
• Shopping and errands
• Laundry

Specialty care

• Alzheimer's
• Dimentia
• Parkinson's Disease
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Hip Replacement
• Stroke

Long term supportive housing services, including service coordination and case management, episodic support open capacity, assistance with meal preparation, essential housekeeping, personal care, laundry, medication reminders, escort to appointments

• capacity 60​
• crisis intervention and emergency response
• psychogeriatric case management and addictions support
• 24-hour on site support worker
• social and recreational activities

Apartments for older adults * designated apartments for adults living with an intellectual disability * laundry facility on-site

Supportive Housing Program - Program to assist seniors in activities of daily living in order to remain independent

Long term supported housing services

• capacity 60
• episodic support open capacity
• service coordination and case management, including psychogeriatric case management
• crisis intervention, emergency response
• assistance with some meal preparation, escort to appointments
• medication reminders
• addictions support
• social and recreational activities

200 self contained apartment units for seniors of a mix of bachelor, one bedroom, rent geared to income, market rent and supportive housing * Polish Roman Catholic and Polish tradition celebrated * meals available for purchase and dining room setting - Polish cuisine available.

24 hours of personal care and support * assistance with escort, security checks * 24-hour emergency response services * medication delivery * meals supervision and delivery * coordination of services

Apartments for older adults * designated apartments for adults living with an intellectual disability * laundry facility on-site

Services and Programs:

• Supportive Housing Program

Retirement Residence providing a continuum of care * registered nurse 24/7 * doctor and nurse practitioner visits weekly * doctor on call * Christian founded * Multi-Faith Services Available * dining Room * Exercise Facilities and Programs * Concerts in 2-story Auditorium * Bloor Street Cafe * Bloor Street Dining Room * Alexander Room Private Dining * pet friendly * respite care * smoke free * social and recreation programs open to the community * Wellness Centre * consider applicants requiring low flow oxygen

Retirement Living - 1-Bedroom Suites, Limited Studios * all suites have kitchennettes, ensuite washrooms w/ walk-in showers * on-floor balcony lounges * on-floor laundry for personal items * 120 Suites * 3 meals daily * weekly housekeeping * weekly fresh towels and linens * utilities included * additional support services available *

Terrace/Assisted Living -- for residents requiring assistance with all activities of daily living * on-floor nurse 24 hours * on-floor PSWs 24 hours * on-floor dining * on-floor Garden Terrace * 21 suites * rates include full care

Oasis/Memory Care -- for residents with reduced independence due to memory loss * 12 Suites * rates include full care

Long term supportive housing services

• capacity 80
• case management for tenants with mental illness
• crisis intervention, emergency response
• assistance with meal preparation, essential housekeeping, personal care, laundry, social and recreational activities
• medication reminders, escort to medical appointments

Dunn Avenue Community Re-Integration

• 19 supported housing units (permanent housing)
• intensive case management and support to stabilize client's health, or recovering life skills and self-confidence to help regain independence
• clients referred from acute care and mental health hospitals, emergency departments or transitional housing programs

Bachelor and one-bedroom apartments, 112 units including 5 accessible units with wheel-in shower, staff on duty 24 hours

• supportive housing services available
• support with daily living skills, housekeeping
• medication reminder system
• emergency response system
• social and recreation programs

Two buildings: 39 Winona Dr and 11 Winona Dr

One and two bedroom apartments with priority to Greek community * 225 units * 3 accessible units, no wheel-in showers * doctor once a month * social worker 1-1/2 days a week * translation and interpretation * regular visits by chiropractor, optometrist, dentist, physiotherapist, chiropodist * meals available - fee * elderly persons centre - social and recreation programs open to community

Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * referral to other community services

Supportive housing available including personal care, homemaking, volunteer services for 50 clients

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

Seniors residence, including bachelor and one bedroom apartments

• 130 units
• weekly medical clinic
• podiatrist
• supportive housing available

Subsidized housing for families

• 18 units
• for information, see separate listing for MyAccesstoHousingTO (Housing Connections)

Seniors community centre, including congregate dining, information and referral, education and wellness programs, and recreation and social activities

Offer both rental and purchase unit options to seniors living independently * dining room, recreational programming, exercise classes and wellness centre available for residents

COVID19 -- For updates on COVID response at Baycrest, patient and visitor safety during COVID




Hospital, long term care, residential and community services for seniors * life lease apartments -- 120 units, one and two bedroom suites * research * education * Jewish environment * see other entries for specific services



Participant in Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto -- see separate entry