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- The benefits of respite care in a Durham retirement home
- What to know about respite care costs
- More about short stays in Durham Region retirement homes
- More resources to help you research options
Below, find retirement homes that offer respite stays for seniors and caregiving families in Durham Region, including the cities of Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge, and Whitby.
IN-DEPTH REPORTSRetirement homes with respite care in Durham Region
VIVA Pickering
1880 Glengrove Road, Pickering,
Ontario, L1V 0C6
V!VA Pickering is Durham's premier all-inclusive rental retirement community! Enjoy large suites, great 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
White Cliffe Terrace - Verve Senior Living
1460 Highway #2, Courtice,
Ontario, L1E 3C4
This award winning Oshawa retirement home is near parks and shopping, offering spacious seniors' suites and the option of assisted living care. Readers Choice Award Winner for Retirement living from 2016 2019.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
Amica Whitby
200 Kenneth Hobbs Avenue, Whitby,
Ontario, L1R 0G6
Located near downtown Whitby, our residence puts you in the heart of Durham Region. Stroll the paths by the Whitby Harbour or explore the landscape at Heber Down Conservation Area. There’s so much to do at Amica Whitby
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
Winchester Glen Retirement Community
2501 Thoroughbred Street, Oshawa,
Ontario, L1L 0P8
Your home at Winchester Glen will offer an active, independent lifestyle in a senior-friendly community. You will enjoy a private suite with amazing amenities, convenient services & daily activities at your doorstep!
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
Amica Pickering
1450 Pickering Parkway, Pickering,
Ontario, L1V 0G2
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
The Village of Taunton Mills
3790 Brock Street North, Whitby,
Ontario, L1R 0H2
The Village of Taunton Mills in Whitby presents several levels of service from seniors' apartments with full kitchens, retirement apartments with meals and services to memory care, assisted living and long-term care.
Lifestyle Options: Apartments, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
Aspira Lynde Creek Gardens Retirement Living
50 Paul Burns Way, Whitby,
Ontario, L1R 2Y9
At Aspira Lynde Creek our goal is to help you live fully, every day.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
Parkland Ajax
3 Rossland Road West, Ajax,
Ontario, L1Z 0V1
Parkland Ajax offers independent and supportive options! Beautifully designed spacious suites, exceptional on site amenities and professional staff on site 24/7, Parkland is where you can live your best life!
Lifestyle Options: Apartments, Assisted Living, Memory Care
Livita Parkway Retirement Residence
1645 Pickering Parkway, Pickering,
Ontario, L1V 7E9
Our boutique-style residence is designed for people who want to maintain an active independent lifestyle, thrive, participate & enjoy access to our in–house supportive programs, local shopping & community services
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
Livita Centennial Retirement Residence
259 Hillcroft St., Oshawa,
Ontario, L1G8E4
We are an inclusive age-in-place community nestled in a beautiful residential neighbourhood across from Centennial Park and it’s lush walkways. We offer a mix of health care services customized to your needs.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
VIVA Whitby Shores
51 Whitby Shores Greenway, Whitby,
Ontario, L1N OM5
Enjoy a lakeside lifestyle with modern amenities and a warm, welcoming team ready to meet your every need.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
Amica Taunton
85 Taunton Road East, Whitby,
Ontario, L1R 0S4
AMICA Taunton offers a full continuum of care from townhome condos to Memory Care. We have 24/7 nurses and a visiting doctor. Residents choose to dine between 7am-7pm and enjoy special menus created by our Red Seal Chef.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
Harmony Hill Retirement Community
1335 Benson Street, Oshawa,
Ontario, L1K 0W6
Harmony Hill offers comfort, security, and friendship, as well as a full range of amenities and services that you expect from a premier, active-living seniors community.
Lifestyle Options: Apartments, Independent Living, Assisted Living
IN-DEPTH REPORTSHome care companies
Take It Easy Care Inc.
Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge, Whitby, Oshawa,
Ontario, .
Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in tailoring our services to meet their unique needs, recognizing that no two individuals are the same. Whether it's medical care, companionship, or assistance
Lifestyle Options: Respite care, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Home Care
The benefits of respite care in a Durham retirement home
Here’s why respite care in a retirement home is the best solution for many seniors:
Retirement homes’ staff are trained for this, and the setting is ideal for it. Retirement homes are uniquely comfortable and comforting for seniors. Staff are trained to provide care, of course, and many communities include medical staff. Retirement homes with dementia care, for example, have staff who are trained and experts in dealing with the behaviours associated with dementia. Caregivers can learn from watching them, as well, and gain new insight into how to care for their elderly loved one.
The professional environment of a retirement home gives families peace of mind around the clock. There’s no need to call, check, or coordinate people (as you would with home care.) It’s an opportunity to take a complete break (even a vacation) from giving care. Use this time to give your full attention to kids or other matters that need your attention. We recommend you make a habit of this. To qualify, you need an OHIP card and a good reason. (A vacation counts). Learn more about this from Ontario.ca.
A respite stay in a retirement home is a window into what’s possible. Your senior loved one may have negative preconceptions about seniors’ homes. Firsthand experience with caring staff, fine amenities, and a community of like-minded peers can be an eye-opener.
What to know about respite care costs
Respite care in a retirement home like those above costs $150 to $400 per day depending on the communities’ amenities and base costs. Of course, consult them for exact rates.
Adult day programs are another option to give yourself a break. They offer structured activities and supervision, costing up to $200 a day (or perhaps more).
Respite care from a local home care company entails someone coming into the home to provide care. They start at about $45 an hour, but again consult with companies listed above.
More about short stays in Durham Region retirement homes
Respite care is just one kind of retirement home short stay, although the term is mistakenly used as a catch-all for others.
You can take a convalescent stay in a retirement home in Ajax, Pickering, and Whitby after you’ve had surgery. It’s ideal, for example, if you’ve had hip surgery. Professionally trained retirement home care staff can help you. Many retirement homes have medical staff on hand or other clinical aids available. You’ll likely be surprised at how fun and convenient this is.
A trial stay is a one- or two-week stay that gives seniors an insider’s look at the life of the retirement home. A respite care stay could, in effect, be a trial stay that helps caregivers and seniors move forward into retirement home living. You see all the benefits of retirement homes for yourself.
Guest stays are one other type of short stay.
