THE COMFORT LIFE REPORT:Scarborough Retirement Residence
Lifestyle options:
Apartments, Independent Living, Assisted Living
Guest stays available, Respite care available, Convalescent care, Private home-care allowed, Palliative care available
Cost (from):
$4,030
Suites:
124 suites (Studio, 1-bed)
Capacity:
137 residents
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Our Perspective
How we see Scarborough Retirement Residence
Scarborough Retirement Residence combines proximity to the heart of Toronto with a down-home, family-owned feeling. It’s a relatively small community, where staff can tailor care to individual’s needs. There’s a genuine sense of compassion that comes through in everything they do here. Management is sincere, caring, detail-oriented, and focused on the comfort of seniors. Senior living is truly their life's passion as you’ll discover.
SRR offers air purification indoors and fresh Lake air outside (among other factors!), ideal for families looking for a healthy environment for loved ones, within Toronto. Its daily enrichment programs make life here just busy enough for people at this stage of life. They also extend care holistically through onsite spiritual programming. There's exceptional value given for the rates here.
The dining here is first class, with chef-prepared meals daily. The pet-friendly environment also has benefits for residents’ psychological wellbeing. Group outings include movies and day visits to a variety of attractions. If you’re looking for a comfortable place that offers revitalization and care, look closer at SRR. You can take retirement living for a test drive, thanks to short term and respite care stays.
We asked residents and their families about life at Scarborough Retirement Residence.
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Community’s Perspective
How Scarborough Retirement Residence sees itself
Who are you as a community?
Scarborough’s Premier Boutique Retirement Community is a family owned and managed residence that offers seniors the opportunity to maintain their independence. Enjoy healthy Chef-prepared meals, physiotherapy, fall prevention programs, air purification for optimal health, daily life enrichment programs as well as a Chapel with daily mass services. We pride ourselves on a level of excellence that comes from dedicated and caring staff. We also accommodate short-term trial or respite stays.
- Opened in: 1989
- Ownership: Private.
- Languages Spoken: English
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Insider Perspectives
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What people with insider's knowledge of Scarborough Retirement Residence shared with Comfort Life.
Watch our interview with Karen Fraser to learn about the unique experience offered by Scarborough Retirement Residence.
Watch our interview with Maureen Scordamaglia to learn about the unique experience offered by Scarborough Retirement Residence.
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Verified reviews of Scarborough Retirement Residence
What residents and their loved ones say about Scarborough Retirement Residence in reviews.
Tracy Akker, family member
"Family. This is what you can consider yourself upon moving into this retirement residence. I moved my uncle here just over four years ago, and he has been treated with the utmost kindness and attention one could ask for. Sadly, he recently passed away. However, his passing due to old age was made more comfortable by the love and dedication of the wonderful staff. I cannot give enough kudos to all management, care workers and fellow residents who assisted my wife and I in the final days of his li..."Dordana Hakimzadah, family member
"I just got off the phone with a lady named Maureen. She was extremely empathetic and went out of her way to give me info on other senior services housing, as my aunt is low-income and won't be able to afford to live at this location. She had more compassion than the social workers I had been dealing with. If the staff at this place is anything like her, the people living here are in really good hands. So impressed!"S. Ryder, family member
"Julian, the Head Chef at Scarborough Retirement Residence, is to be commended for his culinary excellence. He and his team of sous chefs are doing a wonderful job of preparing and serving consistently high-quality, nutritious meals for all residents. Be it breakfast, lunch or dinner, my mother (age 93) has never had an unsatisfactory meal. Everything is fresh, delicious, and hot/cold. Occasions and birthdays are observed too. The staff is very accommodating and willing to customize meals, and th..."Lifestyle
Lifestyle options
Apartments (definition)
Cost from $5,660
Includes
- Designated dining area
- Use of community amenities
- Use of community services/programs
- Use of dining services
- Meals (3x/day)
- Daily tidy (Extra fee)
- Housekeeping (1x/week)
Apartments at Scarborough Retirement Residence falls within the higher monthly costs for retirement communities in Ontario
Independent Living (definition)
Cost from $4,030
Includes
- Designated dining area
- Meals (3x/day)
- Daily tidy (Extra fee)
- Housekeeping (1x/week)
- Medication administration (Extra fee)
Assistance with
- Bathing (Extra fee)
Independent Living at Scarborough Retirement Residence falls within the average monthly costs for retirement communities in Ontario
Assisted Living (definition)
Cost from $4,690
Includes
- Designated dining area
- Meals (3x/day)
- Daily tidy (Extra fee)
- Housekeeping (1x/week)
- Incontinence care (Extra fee)
- Medication administration (Extra fee)
- Resident Reminders (Extra fee)
Assistance with
- Bathing (Extra fee)
- Dressing (Extra fee)
- Transfers (Extra fee)
Assisted Living at Scarborough Retirement Residence falls within the average monthly costs for retirement communities in Ontario
Suites
- Type: Studio
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $4,030 - $5,579
- Size: 264sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$1,050
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Mini-fridge
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: 1-bed
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $5,660 - $6,559
- Size: 480sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$900
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Full size fridge
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
Dining
Meal service : Bar, Pub, Room Service (extra fee), Table service, Tray service in suite (extra fee)
Seating type : Assigned seating , Two Seatings
Special diets : Celiac Diet, Diabetic, Ethnic, Gluten Free, Lactose free, Low sodium, Puree foods, Vegetarian
Amenities & Services
Residence Amenities & Services
Arts and crafts
Billiards
Chapel
Community Garden
Computers
Emergency call system (pendent)
Fitness Studio
Games Room
Gift Shop
Hairdresser
Hobby kitchen
Internet
Laundry machines
Library
Mail box
Newspaper delivery available to suite
On-site General Store
Onsite foot care
Parking (outdoor)
Party room
Patio/Courtyard/BBQ
Pet friendly
Private dining room for family/friends
Recreation facilities onsite
Religious Services & Holiday Celebrations
Spa Services
Spa/Beauty Salon
Walking Path
Wellness Center
Wheelchair (electric)
Wheelchair (scooter)
Wheelchair Accessible
Programs & Activities
Arts and Crafts
Assisted Walks/Trails
Bible Classes
Billiards/Pool Tables
Bingo
Brain Fitness
Card Games
Continued education
Day Trips
Entertainment
Excursions
Exercise Program
Gardening
Golf
Horseshoe Pits
Movie Nights
Parties
Religious & Holiday Services
Shuffleboard
Volunteering
Weekly Shopping Trips & Excursions
Staff & Care
Staff
| Medical and other support staff | |
|---|---|
| Registered Practical Nurses | 24 hrs/day |
| Personal Support Workers | 24 hrs/day |
| Doctor | on call 1x/week |
| Health & Wellness Team | on call |
| Massage Therapist | visiting 1x/week |
| Foot care specialist | visiting 1x/week |
| Dentist | visiting |
| Physiotherapist | visiting 1x/week |
Number of care staff:
- Daytime: 3
- Weekends: 4
- Nights: 2
Care services
Care options available:
- Guest stays available (cost from $135)
- Respite care available (cost from $135)
- Convalescent care
- Private home-care allowed
- Palliative care available
Health Services:
- Cognitively impaired residents(with no special assistance)
- Oxygen assistance(with special assistance)
- Physically challenged residents(with no special assistance)
- Vitals monitoring(with special assistance)
Move-in requirements
• Chest x-ray
• Medical form completed by family doctor
• Personal Interview
• TB test required
News
Accreditation & Associations
Neighbourhood
Neighbourhood
Scarborough Retirement Residence is just steps away from the Scarborough Village Seniors' Centre, churches, shopping, banks, convenience stores, and public transit is at our doorstep.
Scarborough Residence is located at 148 Markham Road, Scarborough, Ontario, M1M 2Z8.
What's nearby:
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Pharmasave Pharmacy
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