Answers to common questions
If you need more assistance or have different questions, please contact us.
General FAQ
A Retirement Residence (sometimes called a senior home) and a Long-Term Care Home (sometimes called a nursing home) are both places where communities of seniors live. A retirement residence is for seniors seeking an independent lifestyle with some level of personal care and support. A long-term care home is for seniors who require round-the-clock supervision and nursing care. Long-term care homes are subsidized by the provincial government and admission to a long-term care home requires a referral by a physician or government agency.
There are no specific visiting hours, however we encourage you to visit only when it is convenient for the resident.
The Baker Centre is pet-friendly. Pets are welcome to live in the Retirement Residence so long as their owner can take care of them. Pets are also welcome to accompany friends and family who are visiting the Long-Term Care Home. Some Baker Centre volunteers bring their therapy dogs on a regular basis to visit our residents.
Yes. We can accommodate most types of diets as well as any necessary food texture modification.
The Baker Centre does accept residents that have various types of dementia including Alzheimer’s disease. However, we are not a locked or secure facility, so we cannot accommodate any resident that may wander extensively.
Retirement Residence
There is no simple answer to this question. A retirement residence is for people who want to remain independent, but could use some help with daily personal and care needs. The Baker Centre Retirement Residence provides an environment where residents maintain their independence and enjoy a fulfilling, safe and happy life with the knowledge that, as their care needs change, the Baker Centre will be able to provide the necessary care services
Absolutely not. At the Baker Centre Retirement Residence you have your own suite, create your own schedule, and can come and go as you please. You choose your own meals and how you like to spend your time – whether it’s on your own or with other residents. You can take part in social activities, exercise classes, or outings. It’s all up to you.
Let us know how to reach you by completing our Book a Tour form and we will get back to you to arrange a visit.
At the Harold & Grace Baker Centre, you can continue with a favourite activity, explore something new, and find out what will keep nurturing you in mind, body and spirit. Details are provided on the page titled “Life Enrichment”.
Short term respite and trial stays are available. Daily rates are provided on the page titled “Accommodations”.
The Retirement Residence offers five types of rental arrangements. Monthly rates are provided on the page titled “Accommodations”.
Applying to the Retirement Residence is easy. The first step is to book a tour of the facility. Let us know how to reach you by completing our Book a Tour form and we will get back to you to arrange a visit.
Long-Term Care Home
Let us know how to reach you by completing our Book a Tour form and we will get back to you to arrange a visit.
From morning to evening, residents have many opportunities to take part in enjoyable activities that nurture the mind, body and spirit. Details are provided on the page titled “Wellness Programs”.
No. Short term stays are not available in the Long-Term Care Home. However, the Retirement Residence does offer short term respite and trial stays. Daily rates are provided on the page titled “Accommodations”.
The Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care determines the rates for long-term care. Daily and monthly rates are provided on the page titled “Accommodations”.
Applying to the Long-Term Care Home is straightforward, but is not done directly through the Baker Centre. Rather, you need to contact your Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) office and speak with a Care Coordinator who will help you choose the home that is right for you. You can apply for up to five (5) homes anywhere in Ontario in order of preference and you will be encouraged to visit the homes that seem most suitable for you. If you would like to book a tour of our Long-Term Care Home, let us know how to reach you by completing our Book a Tour form and we will get back to you to arrange a visit.
There are fourteen (14) LHINs that serve the people of Ontario. If you are not sure which LHIN to contact, click on http://www.lhins.on.ca and type in your postal code. This will provide you with a link to your LHIN’s website which is where you will find their contact information.
Sharing the Caring
The Baker Centre is always looking for more volunteers. If you have a passion for spending time with the elderly and can contribute some time to our home, we’d love to speak with you about possible opportunities.
All volunteer candidates are required to complete a comprehensive application. More details will be provided if a suitable opportunity is found.
If you would like to inquire about volunteer opportunities, please let us know how to reach you by completing our simple volunteer callback request form and we will get back to you to discuss next steps.
Donations can be made online, by mail and over the phone. Details are provided on the page titled “How to Make a Donation”.