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Retirement homes are suited to people who are fairly independent and require minimal care of supervision. Considerations in selecting a care home for the elderly include its location, proximity to community amenities such as hospitals and churches, availability of transportation and medical services. Browse the listings below and explore our reports on each.
IN-DEPTH REPORTSRetirement communities in Stouffville
Stouffville Creek Retirement Residence - Verve Senior Living
Stouffville Creek is a cozy & comfortable place to call home. Everyone is on a first name basis, and the food is exceptional. A short drive north of Toronto, close to major highways, shops, stores & nature trails.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
Types of care you'll find in retirement communities
Assisted Living homes provide accommodation and varying levels of care and services in a residential setting. Seniors are given help with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) such as bathing, dressing and routines. Services include meals, social and recreational programs, 24-hour emergency response, laundry, housekeeping and medication. Nursing services may or may not be provided. Such facilities are meant for seniors who are independent and do not need constant nursing or medication.
There are also homes with long-term care and respite care for seniors who need constant medical care. Memory care centers are dedicated solely to seniors with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Special care homes also have skilled staff for physiotherapy, occupational therapy and restorative care. All care homes include three meals a day, snacks, 24-hour nursing and emergency response, weekly housekeeping, recreation and physiotherapy. A nursing home provides the highest level of care outside of a hospital.
Retiring to Stouffville from out of the area
Stouffville is the primary urban area within the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville in Ontario. Neighboring communities within the town include Ringwood and Gormley to the east and Bloomington to the north. Stouffville has a beautiful countryside and natural attractions like the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area and York Regional Forest. The Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum, the Annual Strawberry Festival and the Stouffville Country Market are other family attractions in this town. Stouffville has a booming population and bustling economy. About 16% of the population in Stouffville comprises of seniors over the age of 60.
Stouffville’s retirement homes offer all the benefits of home-style surroundings, equipped with assistive devices and equipment customized to the needs of senior citizens. Amenities at all retirement homes include a dining room, breakfast room, theatre, spa, fitness center, library and more. Stouffville has a unique country environment with farmlands and forested highlands. The modern subdivisions, golf courses and picturesque landscape add to the charm of this region that is truly suited to retirement and relaxation.