From the best shopping to the remarkable sights; from Etobicoke to Scarborough and then the waterfront, there are sights worth seeing and places worth visiting in all corners of Toronto. It's the city with the best of everything including retirement communities and if you're even remotely considering retirement in Toronto, there's much to choose from.
Retirement communities today include the wide range of care that seniors require. Whether independent living is what you're looking for in a retirement community or assisted living suits your needs at this time of your life, both lifestyles plus memory care, skilled nursing care and even short-term stays are possible at a many of today's retirement communities.
Sunrise Retirement Homes - Mississauga, ON
Less than a half hour drive from Toronto and just a few minutes from Square One Shopping Centre, Sunrise Senior Living in Mississauga accommodates independent living, assisted living and Alzheimer's care. Sunrise retirement homes' staff places the health and well being of their residents as the top of the priority list and they are proud to offer chef prepared, nutritious meals each day. Full service dining at Sunrise means that mealtimes will be a restaurant style experience with well-balanced and delicious choices each day.
In addition to healthy choices in dining, Sunrise community residents can enjoy the amenities of city life in Mississauga. The lakefront community of Port Credit maintains a small town feeling with the quaint shops and antique stores for an afternoon of browsing. The walking paths and parks near the water mean you'll always have places to walk, talk and enjoy Toronto's mild climate all year.
The beautiful photographers' paradise, Kariya Park in the heart of Mississauga celebrates cherry blossoms and Japanese maples, and is the perfect place to meditate. The International Centre, Stage West Dinner Theatre, museums, golfing and the arts are among the many attractions of Mississauga and certainly ensure that there will always be something to do either with a group of friends or as an outing with visiting loved ones.
Thorne Mill on Steeles - Thornhill, ON
Thornhill, in the greater Toronto area, is home to 'Thorne Mill on Steeles' another beautiful Sunrise retirement home. This independent living community is near shopping, dining and all of the cultural events that highlight the diversity of Thornhill. With Toronto less than a half hour away, every amenity is nearby. Residents of Thorne Mill on Steeles enjoy regular trips and outings, fitness programs, art classes, recreational activities and so much more.
Questions to consider when searching for a retirement community
When considering a residence, community or retirement home in Toronto; ask the important questions, the ones you listed when you began your search. And if you're in the early stages of your search, now is as good a time as any to begin listing the things that are important to consider.
Here are a few to start with:
• What are the monthly costs, upfront fees and deposits?
• What signed agreements or leases will be required?
• What is required should you need to break a lease or agreement?
• What services are included in the monthly fees?
• How many per day are included?
• Are guest apartments available?
• What are the additional services available and their fees?
• What levels of care are provided at this location?
• What medical care and nursing services are provided or available?
• Is there transportation for appointments and outings?
• What is the security like for example, smoke detectors and alarms?
• What is the availability of staff?
• What about pets?
• Do residents and staff seem happy and friendly?
• Does it look like I might be comfortable here?
These questions are by no means a complete list but should provide a guideline to get you started. Take your list with you on your search for the right place to live and if arranging a guest visit is something you'd like to consider, ask about that as well. There's no better way to get the feel of a community than to take time to become part of it even if just for a day or two.
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