General Topics and Information - Central East
Site: Various Locations
Service: Senior Housing in Muskoka - Long-Term Care Homes, Retirement Homes and Senior Apartments
Record #:
MUS0448
Last Modified:
04 Oct 2024
Last Full Update:
27 Sep 2023
Description
| Description (Service) | In Ontario, there are various residential housing options which offer varying levels of accommodation and care for seniors. Refer to appropriate links below to search for type of senior housing required: LONG TERM CARE Long term care homes are subsidized facilities providing nursing and personal care to individuals who have high care needs that can no longer be managed in the community. Many long-term care homes also offer short term respite or convalescent care. CLICK HERE to view LONG TERM CARE HOMES located in Muskoka District All Long-Term Care Homes (including those formerly known as Nursing Homes, Municipal Homes for the Aged, and Charitable Homes) in Ontario are governed by the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 (LTCHA). The requirements in the LTCHA ensure that residents of these homes receive safe, consistent, and high-quality resident-centered care in settings where residents feel at home, are treated with respect, and have the supports and services they need for their health and well-being. Long-Term Care Homes are licensed or approved by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. CLICK HERE to search for reports on Long Term Care Homes provided by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care For concerns or complaints about a Long-Term Care Home, call the Long-Term Care Family Support and Action Line 1-866-434-0144 RETIREMENT and ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES Residential facilities designed to enable retired individuals and other older adults to have a form of independent living, while sharing common interests and access to supportive services. Retirement residence costs vary and not all services may be included in the basic cost. Some retirement residences offer short stay programs when space permits. CLICK HERE to view RETIREMENT RESIDENCES for Muskoka District The Ontario Residential Care Association (ORCA) is a voluntary, non-profit association that accredits retirement residences in Ontario. CLICK HERE to search for retirement residences accredited by Ontario Residential Care Association (ORCA) The Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA), created under the Retirement Homes Act, 2010 (Act) is responsible for informing and educating the public, inspecting and licensing retirement homes, overseeing compliance and enforcing the Act for the protection of residents. CLICK HERE to search for homes listed on the public register maintained by RHRA SENIOR APARTMENTS Seniors Apartments are generally for seniors, 55 years and over, who are able to live independently. Most of the apartments listed below provide rent-geared-to-income units in addition to market rates CLICK HERE to view SENIOR APARTMENTS in Muskoka District Apartments with supports provide assistance to help seniors to live independently with support ranging from meals and housekeeping to personal care services (e.g., grooming, bathing, dressing and assistance with medications, ambulation and eating). Each apartment complex may offer varying degrees of assistance. Supports may be available on a self-pay basis (either as part of a base fee or as an additional purchase) or may be government funded for eligible individuals. CLICK HERE to view APARTMENTS WITH SUPPORTS in Muskoka District |
Service Details
| Areas Served | Muskoka District |
| Eligibility | Long term care: Eligibility determined by the North Simcoe Muskoka Home and Community Care Support Services |
| Application | Long Term Care: Application required through the North Simcoe Muskoka Home and Community Care Support Services |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Varies by type of accommodation |
Address and Location
| Address & Map | Coordinates: 44.6073644, -79.4190960 |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable |