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BELMONT HOUSE

Belmont House is unique for being a non-profit community that offers an impressively luxurious lifestyle. It also boasts excellence in care and amenities, on a beautiful park-like property in the heart of the prestigious Rosedale neighbourhood. With its community of cheerful peers and a friendly building rife with things to do, it’s a seniors’ garden of delights in the middle of Toronto.

HAZELTON PLACE RETIREMENT RESIDENCE - VERVE SENIOR LIVING

One of the most notable features of this residence is the spaciousness of the lounges and three dining rooms. Hazelton Place focuses on offering a variety of activities and attractions to bring residents together and facilitate a lifestyle that is as active (or as quiet) as you might want. The area is rife with history including U of T buildings, and it has been recently reinvigorated, with many new shops and outdoor cafes, etc.

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My mom has been here for three-plus years, and I can tell you with confidence that Belmont House is the best retirement and long-term care home available in Toronto. The waiting list is six years for a reason, and that time frame keeps growing. The staff is wonderful, and many activities are offered daily. It's almost like an all-inclusive five-star hotel for the elderly. The people you find here have all done great things for Canada in their youth. I am proud to belong to this community.

It’s a [well kept] secret that Belmont House is the best of the best in Ontario. The facility has elite accreditations with a highly skilled and compassionate management team. For example, there wasn’t a single resident COVID-19 infection during the entire pandemic - wow! They are currently rolling out the Butterfly program for dementia care, one of the first of its kind in Canada. With years of experience with family members at Belmont, I have no hesitations whatsoever to recommend.

My mother lived there and I volunteered there. Not only is it the "seniors home of choice", it has received the ultimate official confirmation of being the best possible by official inspections resulting in it being accredited "in exemplary standing". Anyone who retires there or who is a long-term patient there or who works or volunteers or visits there should consider themselves truly blessed.

Belmont House truly feels like home. The friendly and supportive community is always there for you.

There is always so much to participate in and enjoy. I’ve never been bored.

HAZELTON PLACE RETIREMENT RESIDENCE - VERVE SENIOR LIVING

My parents moved into Hazelton Place in December 2022, and they both think it's terrific. They love the food. The dining room is exquisite. The staff are conscientious and quite personable. Both my parents take daily exercise classes, which is a first for my dad. The amenities are ample, and the variety of the daily programming is superb. There's a lot to do, and spacious rooms to do it in. Also, the residents are friendly and accomplished. It's easy to make new friends. All things considered, Hazelton Place is a winner.

The Hazelton took the very best care of my parents. They organized everything in the move and managed the process seamlessly. My parents are happily settled and have all the resources they need. Everyone that works here is so helpful. We couldn’t have asked for better care.

I recently moved my mother into Hazelton Place and it has been a wonderful experience both in introduction process with Leslie Westlake the Marketing Manager who was so professional and outstanding on the following up the details . The staff have been excellent with any interaction, the food excellent and overall cleanest is outstanding.

Leslie has been extremely helpful assisting by brother and I find a home for our 96 year old father. Very quickly we determined that Hazelton was the perfect place. Unfortunately, while other retirement homes have a vacancy rate up to 20%, the assisted living unit at the Hazelton has a wait list of around a year. They must be doing something right!

In considering a place for my mother to retire to I found my visit to the Hazleton to be extremely informative and welcoming. They did everything they could to illustrate the features of the residence including allowing me to see a lived-in suite and inviting me to lunch. I was very impressed. The management staff were very thorough and bent over backward to accommodate my mother’s needs. I would highly recommend it.

BELMONT HOUSE

Belmont House is a retirement home set on 3 ½ acres within walking distance of Bay/Bloor and Yorkville. Belmont offers a choice of independent apartments or retirement suites: studios, 1 and 2 bedrooms. Units are equipped with full kitchen or kitchenette and bathroom with walk-in/sit-down shower. Suite services include 3 meals daily, housekeeping, medication assistance, social and recreational activities, 24-hour nursing staff and emergency response system. Physiotherapy, fitness room, convenience store and hairdressing services available on-site.

HAZELTON PLACE RETIREMENT RESIDENCE - VERVE SENIOR LIVING

Located in the heart of Yorkville, just north of Bloor Street, Hazelton Place offers independent and assisted living. One or two bedroom apartment-style suites with kitchenette. Services include three meals a day, housekeeping, entertainment, recreational/fitness programs and group outings. 24-hour registered nursing staff, and emergency response system. 3 dining rooms, spacious lounges with fireplaces, library, gym, hair salon, therapeutic spa and gardens. Resident parking underground.

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Chest x-ray, Medical form completed by family doctor, Personal Interview, TB test required

HAZELTON PLACE RETIREMENT RESIDENCE - VERVE SENIOR LIVING

Chest x-ray, Medical form completed by family doctor, Personal Interview, TB test required

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HAZELTON PLACE RETIREMENT RESIDENCE - VERVE SENIOR LIVING

Chest x-ray is used instead of TB testing. Not provided for anyone over 65.