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Forestview Retirement Residence

   
537 Finch Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario, M2R 0A8
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Lifestyle options:
Independent Living, Assisted Living
Guest stays available, Respite care available, Convalescent care, Private home-care allowed
Cost (from):
$3,406
Suites:
128 suites (Studio, 1-bed, 2-bed)
Capacity:
127 residents

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Forestview Retirement Residence

Our Perspective

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One unique aspect of Forestview is a monthly residents' meeting, where your opinion gets heard on issues like upcoming events, as well as any other suggestions you have. That extra personal attention is seen also in the care options available. There are regular services like laundry and medication management, of course, but Forestview goes beyond that. For example, you can create your own personalized care plan that meets your specific needs, adding a la carte services as you require.

Downsview, Willowdale and North York seniors find the option of pure elegance in Forestview Retirement Residence. This is a community that takes its interest in your needs and concerns to a whole new level. The community offers a continuum of care from independent to assisted living to memory care, coupled with luxurious care that includes unique daily dining experiences, and a bistro and juice bar.

Management of health care is, of course, a central concern, and inside, you'll find registered health care practitioners, as well as assistance with activities of daily living. This community also welcomes post-surgery and other short stays. For all that, no words can capture the peace of mind and personal warmth you'll find in this community. Opened in 2017, this community combines experience and completely contemporary values in construction and design to create a happy, fresh environment. Forestview meets seniors' needs, certainly, but seeks to enhance your life beyond any expectations you might have.

Community’s Perspective

We asked Forestview Retirement Residence to answer the following questions:

Who are you as a community?

Welcome to Forestview Retirement Residence, a refreshing, natural setting that overlooks a lush ravine green belt and is close to all the conveniences and comforts of city living. Our elegantly appointed retirement community offers a range lifestyle options and customizable services that allow you to age gracefully in place, along with services and extensive amenities designed to enrich and support you through life’s changes. We are a proud recipient of the 2022 Consumer Choice Award for Senior Care / Retirement Residences. With dozens of retirement residents in the Toronto Central Region to choose from, we are deeply honoured by this acknowledgement. Forestview Retirement Residence is North York's newest seniors' residence. This well-appointed 5 story building has 128 suites and overlooks the West Don Parkland Conservation Area. This Retirement Living Community offers Independent Lifestyle Accommodations and Services, Full Service Assisted Living, and Short Term Respite Stays.

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Events

  • Friday, March 24, 2023:  VERVE CRUISE WEEK OPEN HOUSE March 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31/2023
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Insider Perspectives

Reviews of Forestview Retirement Residence

John Wilson, family member
"Our mother moved onto the assisted care floor 3 months ago and we are very pleased. She moved from a good independent living retirement home. Anna, the Wellness Director, has been open and responsive to dialogue and has done things to improve our mother’s physical and mental well-being. The doctor, who is on-site once per week, has been a good listener and has helped as well. The staff response times and the integration with LIHN workers have been great. The staff all seem to know her name and..."

Jordan D., family member
"My grandparents are residents of this retirement home and they are pleased with their experience. Linda the general manager has also been incredibly accommodating. I would highly recommend this home."

Chris R., family member
"I'm impressed with the Forestview Retirement Residence's handling of the current pandemic situation. The staff are so welcoming and friendly. The food service and quality is on the level of a five star hotel."

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Lifestyle

Lifestyle options

Independent Living (definition)
Cost from $3,406

Includes

  • Designated dining area
  • Meals (3x/day)
  • Daily tidy (Extra fee)
  • Housekeeping (1x/week)
  • Medication administration (Extra fee)

Assistance with

  • Bathing (Extra fee)

Assisted Living (definition)
Cost from $5,188

Includes

  • Designated dining area
  • Cancer care (Extra fee)
  • Diabetes
  • Dialysis (Extra fee)
  • Huntington's Disease (Extra fee)
  • Multiple Sclerosis (Extra fee)
  • Stroke care (Extra fee)
  • Meals (3x/day)
  • Daily tidy
  • Housekeeping (1x/week)
  • Incontinence care
  • Medication administration
  • Resident Reminders

Assistance with

  • Bathing (2x/week)
  • Dressing
  • Transfers

Suites

Type Size
(sq ft)
Lifestyle CostCompanion fee Includes Contact
Studio 340 - 471 $3,406 - $3,845 (Rent) +$825 per month
  • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
  • Call Bell System
  • Kitchenette
  • Mini-fridge
  • Patio/Balcony
  • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
1-bed 650 $4,174 (Rent) +$850 per month
  • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
  • Call Bell System
  • Kitchenette
  • Mini-fridge
  • Patio/Balcony
  • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
1-bed 504 - 740 $4,175 - $4,724 (Rent) +$825 per month
  • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
  • Call Bell System
  • Kitchenette
  • Mini-fridge
  • Patio/Balcony
  • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
2-bed 740 - 831 $5,713 - $6,152 (Rent) +$825 per month
  • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
  • Call Bell System
  • Kitchenette
  • Mini-fridge
  • Patio/Balcony
  • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
2-bed 831 $5,821 (Rent) +$850 per month
  • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
  • Call Bell System
  • Kitchenette
  • Mini-fridge
  • Patio/Balcony
  • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
Studio 396 $5,188 (Rent) N/A
  • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
  • Call Bell System
  • Kitchenette
  • Mini-fridge
  • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
Studio 356 - 492 $5,273 - $5,710 (Rent) +$1,575 per month
  • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
  • Call Bell System
  • Kitchenette
  • Mini-fridge
  • Patio/Balcony
  • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
1-bed 482 - 735 $5,713 - $6,372 (Rent) +$1,575 per month
  • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
  • Call Bell System
  • Kitchenette
  • Mini-fridge
  • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
1-bed 650 $5,821 (Rent) N/A
  • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
  • Call Bell System
  • Kitchenette
  • Mini-fridge
  • Patio/Balcony
  • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
  • Type: Studio
  • Ownership: Rent
  • Cost: $3,406 - $3,845
  • Size: 340sq/ft
  • Companion fee: +$825
  • Details:
    • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
    • Call Bell System
    • Kitchenette
    • Mini-fridge
    • Patio/Balcony
    • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
  • Contact: email

  • Type: 1-bed
  • Ownership: Rent
  • Cost: $4,174
  • Size: 650sq/ft
  • Companion fee: +$850
  • Details:
    • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
    • Call Bell System
    • Kitchenette
    • Mini-fridge
    • Patio/Balcony
    • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
  • Contact: email

  • Type: 1-bed
  • Ownership: Rent
  • Cost: $4,175 - $4,724
  • Size: 504sq/ft
  • Companion fee: +$825
  • Details:
    • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
    • Call Bell System
    • Kitchenette
    • Mini-fridge
    • Patio/Balcony
    • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
  • Contact: email

  • Type: 2-bed
  • Ownership: Rent
  • Cost: $5,713 - $6,152
  • Size: 740sq/ft
  • Companion fee: +$825
  • Details:
    • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
    • Call Bell System
    • Kitchenette
    • Mini-fridge
    • Patio/Balcony
    • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
  • Contact: email

  • Type: 2-bed
  • Ownership: Rent
  • Cost: $5,821
  • Size: 831sq/ft
  • Companion fee: +$850
  • Details:
    • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
    • Call Bell System
    • Kitchenette
    • Mini-fridge
    • Patio/Balcony
    • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
  • Contact: email

  • Type: Studio
  • Ownership: Rent
  • Cost: $5,188
  • Size: 396sq/ft
  • Companion fee: N/A
  • Details:
    • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
    • Call Bell System
    • Kitchenette
    • Mini-fridge
    • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
  • Contact: email

  • Type: Studio
  • Ownership: Rent
  • Cost: $5,273 - $5,710
  • Size: 356sq/ft
  • Companion fee: +$1,575
  • Details:
    • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
    • Call Bell System
    • Kitchenette
    • Mini-fridge
    • Patio/Balcony
    • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
  • Contact: email

  • Type: 1-bed
  • Ownership: Rent
  • Cost: $5,713 - $6,372
  • Size: 482sq/ft
  • Companion fee: +$1,575
  • Details:
    • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
    • Call Bell System
    • Kitchenette
    • Mini-fridge
    • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
  • Contact: email

  • Type: 1-bed
  • Ownership: Rent
  • Cost: $5,821
  • Size: 650sq/ft
  • Companion fee: N/A
  • Details:
    • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
    • Call Bell System
    • Kitchenette
    • Mini-fridge
    • Patio/Balcony
    • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
  • Contact: email

Dining

Meal service : Bistro: (daytime), Buffet, Room Service (extra fee), Table service, Tray service in suite (extra fee)

Seating type : Open seating

Special diets : Diabetic, Low sodium, Vegetarian

Amenities & Services

Residence Amenities & Services

We celebrate both Christian and Jewish Holidays

Arts and crafts
Billiards
Chapel
Community Garden
Computers
Emergency call system (pendent)
Emergency call system (pull-cord in room)
Fitness Studio
Games Room
Hairdresser
Hobby kitchen
Internet
Laundry machines
Library
Mail box
Movie theatre
Newspapers delivered to concierge
On-site General Store
Onsite foot care
Parking (indoor)
Parking (outdoor)
Patio/Courtyard/BBQ
Pet friendly
Recreation facilities onsite
Religious Services & Holiday Celebrations
Spa tub or shower room
Spa/Beauty Salon
Walking Path
Wellness Center
Wheelchair Accessible

Programs & Activities

Arts and Crafts
Assisted Walks/Trails
Billiards/Pool Tables
Bingo
Bocce Ball
Brain Fitness
Card Games
Day Trips
Entertainment
Excursions
Exercise Program
Gardening
Movie Nights
Sewing
Theatre
Volunteering
Weekly Shopping Trips & Excursions

Staff & Care

Staff

Medical and other support staff
Registered Practical Nurses24 hrs/day
Personal Support Workers24 hrs/day
Doctorvisiting 1x/week
Foot care specialistvisiting 1x/month
Dentistvisiting 1x/month
Chiropodistvisiting 1x/month

Care services

Care options available:

  • Guest stays available (cost from $130)
  • Respite care available (cost from $150)
  • Convalescent care (cost from $200)
  • Private home-care allowed

Health Services:

  • Cognitively impaired residents(with special assistance)
  • Medication charted by electronic pen(with special assistance)
  • Medication charted by exception(with special assistance)
  • Physically challenged residents(with special assistance)
  • Vitals monitoring(with special assistance)

Move-in requirements

Negative Covid-19 Test to be presented no more than 24 hrs before move in

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

COVID-19 Information

At all times we must follow the guidelines set forth by the local provincial health authority. In many cases we implement safety initiatives before the governments mandates them. While we pride ourselves on doing everything we can to keep our communities safe, it does alter the way we connect with the outside community.

Read the most recent COVID-19 updates from Forestview Retirement Residence

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Accreditation & Associations

Blog & News

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Neighbourhood

Neighbourhood

Forestview Retirement Residence overlooks a lush ravine green belt which provides a park-like setting to be enjoyed by residents, their friends and families. For those wanting to retire to a refreshing, natural setting, close to all the conveniences and comforts of city living, Forestview is your best choice.

Forestview Retirement is located at 537 Finch Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario, M2R 0A8.


What's nearby:

Willowdale Seventh-day Adventist Church
Maon Noam Synagogue
St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church
Toronto Public Library - Centennial Branch
Main Drug Mart
Shoppers Drug Mart
TTC Bus Stop
Centerpoint Mall
North York Community House
Prosserman Jewish Community Centre
West Don Parkland
West Don Parkland
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Belle Bar and Restaurant
CIBC at Bathurst & Finch

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