Searching for Housing For Seniors

Permanent residential development available to persons 50 years of age and older. Buyers purchase the homes/modulars and lease the land. New and used units are available.

Life Lease apartment building for Seniors.

A retirement residence offering both independent and assisted living.

Independent Living - for adults who can live independently, but may also require some assistance. In addition to room and board, activities, entertainment, access to grounds/gardens, this basic level of care includes:

• Staff available 24 hours a day
• 24-hour emergency response
• Medication monitoring
• Weekly personal laundry and linen cleaning
• Light housekeeping including weekly trash removal

Assisted Living - for residents who are able to direct their day but require skilled or extra services. For an additional monthly charge, Assisted Living includes all the elements of Independent Living with the addition of the following care services plus up to maximum 60 minutes additional support in a 24-hour period:

• Daily light housekeeping and trash removal
• Medication administration
• Bathing assistance as needed
• Personal daily laundry assistance, or as needed
• Continence management and personal hygiene assistance as required
• Personal assistance with feeding, dressing, AM/PM personal care daily or as required
• Assistance with ambulation as required

Assisted Living Plus - for an additional monthly charge, includes the same care support as Assisted Living, but also includes up to 90 minutes support in a 24-hour period.

Respite & Convalescent Care - two short-stay programs intended to support individuals who may benefit from or require a short-stay in an Assisted Living home for recuperation. Offering a selection of short term stay suites. The rooms are equipped with all the services and amenities available in any of three lifestyle options, and can be customized to meet individual needs.

A privately owned retirement and assisted living home providing assistance with activities of daily living (medication administration, assistance with activities of daily living, 3 nutritious meals/day and snacks, laundry, light house keeping, activities and wellness programs and more). Private rooms available with 2-piece bath.

• 24-bed facility
• offers vacation and convalescent care when space available
• private rooms, guest quarters, facilities for couples including shared facilities and shared bath facilities
• accommodates clients living with Alzheimer's

Features of the Manor include:

• resident's council
• laundry services
• pastoral visitations
• on-call physician
• on-site support staff
• foot care services
• financial assistance may be available
• common dining room
• provide administration of medications
• feeding assistance and bathing services available
• nutrition counselling
• recreation program
• visiting optometrist
• pet therapy
• transportation

Supports to people with a serious mental health illness or a dual diagnosis living in 8 unit apartment building located in a rural setting

Supports include but are not limited to stabilization and recovery, life skills, medication and health, recreation, community participation, healthy relationships and employment * usually roommates within an apartment are the same gender

Assisted Living Facility

Although services and amenities vary slightly by location and care level, they typically include:

• Assisted Living
• Alzheimer's Memory Care
• Independent Living
• Skilled Nursing
• Short-term Stays
• Programming and Activities

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Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities

Apartments with personal care

• homemaking services
• therapeutic whirlpool tub
• church on site
• controlled entry
• grab bar support in washrooms
• full kitchen
• silent safety monitoring system

Basic Service Package - Independent living with basic supports

Community Support Service - Trinity Place - Provides personal support services * housekeeping and laundry services, one meal per day available Mon-Fri, and activities available (may be an additional cost)

163-suite retirement home with 136 independent suites and 27 assisted living suites * short stay beds

Short Stay or Respite - Accommodation available for vacation relief, emergency stay, convalescent care, persons receiving chemotherapy, couples, guests of residents or guests of person in hospital

Independent Living Suites - Private studio, alcove, 1-bedroom, 1-bedoom and den and 2 bedroom/2 bath suites * private bathrooms

Assisted Living Suites - Private studio and 1-bedroom suites * private bathrooms * crisis admissions * short stay (i.e. temporary, vacation, convalescent, respite care) when space permits * guest stays also available

Basic services includes access to 24-hour nursing staff, emergency response system, meals, housekeeping, linens/bed changes, social/recreation programs and scheduled transportation * hair care, foot care and spa services

Personalized care services available through end of life * services are tailored to individual needs, as needs change

Facilities include library, aquafit pool, spa, walking track, outdoor park, tavern, workshop, fitness centre, billiards room, sky view lounge, movie theatre and dining room

In-home supports for the activities of daily living

Assisted Living - Scheduled and unscheduled support for high-risk older adults or adults with physical disabilities * available in individual homes, group homes or apartment clusters

Attendant Outreach - Scheduled support to assist adults with physical disabilities with daily activities to live independently at home

Assisted Living - Scheduled and unscheduled support for high-risk older adults or adults with physical disabilities * available in individual homes, group homes or apartment clusters

Attendant Outreach - Scheduled support to assist adults with physical disabilities with daily activities to live independently at home

Assisted Living - Scheduled and unscheduled support for high-risk older adults or adults with physical disabilities * available in individual homes, group homes or apartment clusters

Attendant Outreach - Scheduled support to assist adults with physical disabilities with daily activities to live independently at home

In-home supports for the activities of daily living

Assisted Living - Scheduled and unscheduled support for high-risk older adults or adults with physical disabilities * available in individual homes, group homes or apartment clusters

Attendant Outreach - Scheduled support to assist adults with physical disabilities with daily activities to live independently at home

Living alternatives to hospitalization in a home-like setting with staff support

Eating Disorders Residence - Voluntary 8-bed residence for adults with an eating disorder * specialized supports and programs for adults with an eating disorder diagnosis who require 24 hour support to interrupt symptoms

Long Stay Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) - Residential program for people with a serious mental illness who may also have physical health concerns and need access to 24-hour supports with clinical interventions for an extended period of time

Shared Living - One women-only home and one men-only home with 4 beds each * low support 10am-5pm

Supportive Living Apartments - Independent living with daily on-site staff support * bachelor, one bedroom and two bedroom units available * each building has a lounge, kitchen, office, and private meeting area

Transitional Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) - Short stay residential program for people with a serious mental illness who need access to 24-hour supports with clinical interventions

Transitional Shared Living - 3 24-hour moderate support homes with a minimum of 8 hours of support per day

Services and Programs:

• Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO)

Apartments with 24-hour personal care

• on-site PSW staff
• meal preparation
• light housekeeping
• medication assistance
• safety checks
  

Alternative to institutionalization for older adults and adults with disabilities who wish to continue living in the community but who require support services beyond that which can be provided through Home and Community Care Support Services and other community-based services

Services can also be provided to clients in their own homes who live East of Adelaide and North of Oxford

Assisted Living - Scheduled and unscheduled support for high-risk older adults or adults with physical disabilities * available in individual homes, group homes or apartment clusters

Attendant Outreach - Scheduled support to assist adults with physical disabilities with daily activities to live independently at home

7 units available in an 80 unit apartment building. For adults with significant physical disabilities. Offers outreach attendant and supportive housing services. Provide consumers with 24-hour availability of service and daily bookings for attendant services. Provides assistance on a pre-arranged basis.

Assisted Living - Scheduled and unscheduled support for high-risk seniors or adults with physical disabilities. Available in individual homes, group homes or apartment clusters

Attendant Outreach - Scheduled support to assist adults with physical disabilities with daily activities to live independently at home.

Bruce County Housing Corporation (BCHC) provides affordable housing to families, seniors, couples, single people and people with special needs in a variety of housing forms including townhouses, apartments, single and semi-detached dwellings. Offered on a rent-geared-to-income basis or as market rent units. Selection of applicants from the waiting list for housing is based on the date of application with special priority for assaulted women and children. Also provides supportive housing for frail elderly people and people with physical disabilities.

Bruce County Community Housing Registry administers the wait list for housing needs.

Also administers the Rent Supplement Program, which provides subsidy for approximately 50 units in privately owned buildings with participating private landlords throughout the County. BCHC pays the difference between the tenant's portion and the full market rent for the unit.

See separate listings for other housing programs:

• Home Repair Program to assist home owners with eligible repairs
• Homeownership Program to assist home owners with purchasing a home

Visit website for more information on these programs or to access the corresponding application form.

Satellite Human Services offices are also located at:

• 30 Park St, Walkerton - 519-881-0431
• 1243 MacKenzie Road, Port Elgin- 519-389-5580
• 268 Berford Street, Wiarton- 519-534-1286

Retirement home

• specialized for individuals on Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), people on Ontario Works disability and low income seniors
• special needs care

Retirement Residence

Secure Memory Care floor is designed with special features which promote safety and security in an intimate and comfortable setting.

Retirement community, offering independent and enhanced living retirement suites, and villas

One and two bedroom apartment style suites are available as well as studio style villas

Suites include:

• three meals and unlimited snacks served in the dining room
• free parking
• weekly housekeeping and laundry services
• 24-hour emergency response system
• professional support workers on staff
• respite and convalescent care also available

Supportive accommodation for seniors

Assistance with many care requirements including personal grooming, bathing, medication assistance, transferring, toileting, ambulation and safety checks

Exercise programs are offered in the home, and include access to senior-friendly on-site Rev-It-Up Gym. Laundry and meal services are provided, and specialized services including hairdressing, foot care, and massage therapy can be arranged on a user-pay basis. Program Calendar includes community outings, special events, church programs, and a variety of other activities

45 bed licensed retirement home

Rooms include:

• 24-hour nursing staff
  
• assistance with medications
  
• assistance with baths
  
• nurses call bell in each room
  
• weekly laundry service on site
  
• home cooked meals
  
• snack service between meals
  
• special diet accommodations
  
• elevator service to all floors
  
• regular activities
  
• special events

Services available for an extra fee:

• cable TV & internet
  
• telephone
  
• taxi service
  
• personal grooming (hair cutting and nail services)

Adult care residence