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- Why convalescence in a retirement home is better
- Related short stays also available from retirement homes
- Resources to help you research options
If you’re 50 and older and recovering from surgery, there’s no better place to do so than in a retirement home. You’re surrounded by caring staff and lots of vibrant peers. Learn more from the communities below.
IN-DEPTH REPORTSRetirement homes with convalescent care in Mississauga
Amica City Centre
380 Princess Royal Drive, Mississauga,
Ontario, L5B 4M9
A luxurious retirement community in the heart of Mississauga, Ontario, featuring elegant interiors, a swimming pool and a vibrant social life for active seniors.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
VIVA Mississauga
5575 Bonnie Street, Mississauga,
Ontario, L5M 0N8
Mississauga's premier all-inclusive rental retirement community. Enjoy bright, spacious suites, modern amenities, delicious dining, and a Team devoted to Making Today Great! for you and your family! Book your tour today!
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
Parkland on the Glen
1665 The Collegeway, Mississauga,
Ontario, L5L 0A9
Parkland is located at Mississauga and The Collegeway next to the Glenerin Inn. We are surrounded by beautiful green space. For the past 6 years we've been awarded one of the top 3 Retirement Communities in Mississauga.
Lifestyle Options: Apartments, Independent Living, Assisted Living
The Shores of Port Credit - Verve Senior Living
280 Lakeshore Rd. W., Mississauga,
Ontario, L5H 0A5
The Shores is designed for vibrant living with the highest quality of personal care. Amenities include pool, fitness & exercise club, restaurant, bistro & cafe, a golf simulator lounge & wine cellar.
Lifestyle Options: Apartments, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
Why convalescence in a retirement home is better
Retirement homes are specially equipped for short stays (see below). Here’s what you can look forward to:
Help is just a call bell away. It’s the same service you’d get if you could recover in the hospital for as long as needed. At a retirement home, the staff is there to assist. In an assisted living retirement home that may include nursing and medical staff. This is much better than asking your spouse or grown children to wait on you, and you won’t be tempted to help yourself when you’re not fully recovered.
Housework and cooked meals. There’s no need to worry about cooking or cleaning up after yourself. Meals can be included as part of the service and someone else will clean the room. You just need to focus on getting better.
Experience senior living for yourself. We’ve heard from people who did a guest stay in a Mississauga retirement home and found it the liveliest place they’ve ever stayed! You get to be part of the community for the duration of your stay, take part in activities, and use the amenities. Having the company around will also lift your spirits and may even help you recover faster.
Learn much more about other aspects of this elsewhere on our site:
- Check out our fuller look at convalescent senior care.
- Read all about senior living in Mississauga
Related short stays also available from retirement homes
Retirement homes offer a variety of short stays. This includes:
Trial stays that give seniors a one- or two-week inside perspective on retirement living. People find these eye-opening experiences.
Respite care stays that are ideal for caregiving families when they want a break. The government of Ontario supports respite up to 60 days in a row, with an allowance for 90 days of respite in any calendar year.
Guest stays that are ideal for family members from out of town while theyre visiting family. If they have a senior loved one in the retirement home, spending time together is easy.
