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Chartwell Whispering Pines is an established independent living retirement residence at 140 Letitia Street in Barrie, Ontario. The residence offers studio and one-bedroom suites, many on the main floor with private patios overlooking a landscaped courtyard. Residents receive three meals a day, housekeeping and medication management, with personal care services available through the Care Assist program.

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Chartwell Whispering Pines Retirement Residence is an independent living residence on Letitia Street in Barrie, Ontario.

Care & support

A full-time nurse is on staff, and CareRX pharmacy services and help with medications are available.

Care & support

Through Care Assist, residents choose a la carte services or all-inclusive packages, such as help getting ready in the morning or evening or help with oxygen, and can adjust the plan at any time.

Care & support

Every suite has a bathroom with grab bars, a security system and a call bell system that alerts staff day or night.

Care & support

Visiting health partners such as physicians and foot care specialists are available to residents.

Care & support

A Health & Wellness Manager assesses each resident before move-in to determine the right level of care.

Care & support

A respite program offers short-term stays for respite, recovery or as a trial stay.

Rooms & living spaces

Suites are studios or one-bedrooms in a range of sizes, with a kitchenette, accessible bathroom features and a patio or balcony.

Rooms & living spaces

The monthly rate includes three meals a day, weekly housekeeping and linen service, and electricity, and each suite has its own thermostat for heating and air conditioning.

Rooms & living spaces

Residents are welcome to bring a pet to live with them.

Rooms & living spaces

A guest room and a hair salon are available, and transportation services are offered.

Dining & meals

The bright, airy dining room serves meals developed with registered dietitians, with themed dinners and meals for guests, and a bistro offers treats and beverages.

Dining & meals

Menus change with the seasons and include from-scratch soups such as carrot and ginger and minestrone, along with a daily special.

Dining & meals

A private dining room can be rented for celebrations with family and friends, and staff accommodate special dietary needs.

Activities & connection

Residents can join group exercise classes and evening strolls, and the fitness room has treadmills and stationary recumbent bikes.

Activities & connection

Activities include volunteering with local charities, tending raised flower beds, trivia, card games and knitting groups.

Activities & connection

In-house church services and spiritual groups are offered, and day trips visit local farms, museums and green spaces.

Activities & connection

Local entertainers regularly visit to perform.

Shared spaces & amenities

The theatre room has comfortable seating, a popcorn machine and a large projection screen.

Shared spaces & amenities

Gathering areas include a bar with a pool table, a fireplace and a library, and residents can use the country kitchen to cook or bake.

Shared spaces & amenities

The dining room, country kitchen, spa and reception were recently renovated.

Shared spaces & amenities

An outdoor courtyard with seating and quiet walking paths is surrounded by mature trees, and the grounds also have raised flower beds.

Accessibility

Common spaces are designed to support accessibility and ease of movement.

Location & getting around

The residence is in the Letitia Heights neighbourhood of Barrie, on Letitia Street between Anne Street North and Leacock Drive, surrounded by greenery and minutes from downtown.

Location & getting around

Grocery stores, pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, restaurants, libraries and banks are nearby, and Highway 400 is close.

Location & getting around

Waterfront trails around Kempenfelt Bay are nearby.