Extendicare Bay Ridges

The home’s team includes registered nurses, registered practical nurses, personal support workers, physicians, social workers and recreation program leaders. Specialists address wound and continence care, falls prevention, end-of-life care, chronic disease management and dementia care.

The home works with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, dentists, podiatrists and beauticians to provide access to specialized therapies and services. Additional fees may apply for some of these services.

For palliative care, teams work with families on individualized care plans. Training through Pallium Canada supports staff in providing clinical, spiritual and emotional palliative care for residents and families.

Private, semi-private and basic or standard shared accommodations are available. A private room is an added expenditure and offers a private bathroom. In shared rooms, the home matches residents by gender and aims to pair people with compatible routines.

Rooms are furnished with a bed, closet or wardrobe, chair and bedside table. Bedding and linens, housekeeping, maintenance and laundry services are included for all residents.

Residents who are able are encouraged to go shopping or join family for holidays, birthdays, anniversaries and other outings to favourite places. Residents must sign out when leaving the home.

Dining support roles include registered dietitians, cooks—including certified Red Seal chefs—and dietary aides.

Activities include music to engage residents with dementia, worship services, exercise classes and reminiscing with a volunteer.

Families can meet department heads and receive transition support through the Guardian Angel Program. Ongoing connections include family function space, social-worker-supported group lunches, a Friendship Social to welcome new residents and monthly newsletters.