In response to COVID-19, there are screening requirements and some restrictions when visiting residents in long-term care homes.
The City of Toronto has implemented online health screening. All caregivers and visitors entering any City of Toronto long-term care home must use the: Screening Process
Strict precautions have been taken in long-term care homes, including:
As per Ministry guidance and requirements:
Caregivers may visit even if the long-term care (LTC) home is in outbreak to provide essential support for a resident such as feeding and activities of daily living, relational continuity and assistance with decision making, which permits the resident to maintain good health and well-being.
Caregivers, must be registered with the LTC home. In addition they will:
All general visitors, including children under five years of age, may visit. Sometimes there may be a need to limit the number of visitors at a time, depending on the physical structure of the LTC home and based on Toronto Public Health direction, please follow staff guidance.
General visitors need to adhere to entrance screening, testing requirements and wear mask (for indoor visits) and PPE (if required) and as provided.
Click here for additional details and policy on visiting a City of Toronto long-term care home.
Apply for Long-Term Care
To apply for placement in any long-term care home, please contact Home and Community Care Support Services.
All City-operated long-term care homes provide 24-hour resident-focused care and service including nursing and personal care, behavioural support programs, medical services, recreational programming, dietetics and food services, laundry, social work, spiritual and religious care, housekeeping, maintenance, trust and administrative services. Diverse and inclusive care and services, community outreach and extensive volunteer programs are available in every home. All resident bedrooms have air conditioning. To learn more, watch the Commitment to Care video.
Find out where these services are offered below.
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| Bendale Acres | 2920 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON M1P 2T8 Number of beds: 302 (all resident bedrooms have air conditioning) Special language / cultural partnerships:
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| Carefree Lodge | 306 Finch Avenue East, Toronto, ON M2N 4S5 Number of beds: 127 (all resident bedrooms have air conditioning) Special language / cultural partnerships:
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| Castleview Wychwood Towers | 351 Christie St, Toronto, ON M6G 3C3 Number of beds: 456 (all resident bedrooms have air conditioning) Special language / cultural partnerships:
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| Cummer Lodge | 205 Cummer Ave, Toronto, ON M2M 2E8 Number of beds: 391 (all resident bedrooms have air conditioning) Special language / cultural partnerships:
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| Fudger House | 439 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, ON M4X 1K6 Number of beds: 250 (all resident bedrooms have air conditioning) Special language / cultural partnerships:
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| Kipling Acres | 2233 Kipling Avenue, Etobicoke, ON M9W 4L3 Number of beds: 337 (all resident bedrooms have air conditioning)
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| Lakeshore Lodge | 3197 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto, ON M8V 3X5 Number of beds: 150 (all resident bedrooms have air conditioning) |
| Seven Oaks | 9 Neilson Road, Toronto, ON M1E 5E1 Number of beds: 249 (all resident bedrooms have air conditioning) Additional services:
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| True Davidson Acres | 200 Dawes Rd, Toronto, ON M4C 5M8 Number of beds: 187 (all resident bedrooms have air conditioning) Special language / cultural partnerships:
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| Wesburn Manor | 400 The West Mall, Toronto, ON M9C 5S1 Number of beds: 192 (all resident bedrooms have air conditioning) Special language / cultural partnerships:
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