Aspira Waterford Barrie Retirement Living

Assisted living includes caring, professional staff available at all times, 24-hour emergency response and security features, and an individualized service plan based on an assessment of each resident's needs. Medication assistance and help with bathing and personal care are available as additional services.

Memory care is offered through the Journey by Aspira program, a specialized program for people living with memory loss. The care team has enhanced education in memory care approaches, and a personalized service plan is developed with the resident and family.

Memory care at the community is set in a homelike neighbourhood for women with Alzheimer's, memory loss and other types of dementia.

Respite care is available for people recovering from an illness or surgery, or when a caregiver is away, in a fully furnished suite with staff available at all times and a 24-hour emergency response.

Respite stays are in move-in ready, fully furnished suites with weekly housekeeping. Assisted living also includes weekly housekeeping with towel and linen change, suite tidy and bed making, and personal laundry services.

Dining is provided through the Nourish by Aspira culinary program, with meals prepared by Executive Chefs using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Lunch and dinner are three-course meals that include daily homemade soup, and an a la carte menu is always available.

Assisted living and respite stays include three nutritious meals with refreshments throughout the day, and the dining program accommodates dietary needs and personal preferences.

The activities program includes Active by Aspira, a fitness program with classes for every comfort level, and Explore by Aspira, which offers learning seminars, visiting performers, fitness classes and wellness programs. Organized outings use the community's own transportation to reach live performances, local museums and shopping trips.

Memory care residents have monthly activity calendars, a personal daily activity calendar, engagement stations for arts and crafts and puzzles, music therapy, and an indoor garden tower.

Amenities listed for the residence include a billiards room, movie theatre, 3-D golf simulator, hair salon, craft kitchen, wellness spa and gym, wifi, parking and 24/7 emergency response.

The grounds include water gardens, and the community is pet-friendly.

The residence is at 132 Edgehill Drive in Barrie, Ontario, minutes from Lake Simcoe and Highway 400 and steps from shops, restaurants and parks.