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Community overview

Grove Park Home is a long-term care home in Barrie, Ontario, caring for 143 seniors on a campus of five units. The home is licensed by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and accredited by CARF. Services are provided to frail seniors, many of whom live with chronic conditions or some degree of cognitive impairment or dementia, using a person-centered approach to care. The campus also includes Mulberry Lane retirement suites for independent seniors and the Senior Encounter adult day program.

Search description

Grove Park Home is a long-term care home in Barrie, Ontario, caring for 143 residents with 24-hour nursing and rehabilitation services.

Care & support

Nursing care is provided around the clock by registered staff and personal support workers under the Director of Care, with an on-site physician and nurse practitioner.

Care & support

Registered staff administer medication as directed by the physician. Bathing, basic toiletries, medical supplies and continence care products are included in the monthly accommodation fee.

Care & support

Residents are assessed by a physiotherapist on admission and may receive physiotherapy or rehabilitation activities, either on their home area or in a fully equipped rehabilitation room.

Care & support

A palliative care team of staff and volunteers supports residents and families, and overnight visits are permitted.

Care & support

Some specialists offer video appointments through the Ontario Telemedicine Network, which reduces the need for residents to be transferred to medical appointments.

Care & support

Services such as foot care, massage, and hearing and eye care are brought in from outside providers and carry additional charges.

Care & support

Admission applications are coordinated through the North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network, which determines eligibility and provides the home with a priority list.

Rooms & living spaces

Mulberry Lane offers 14 boutique-style suites for independent seniors, with social calendars and an intimate dining room.

Everyday life

Each resident has a personalized care plan covering nursing, restorative services, meals and recreation activities.

Everyday life

A chaplain on staff leads weekly Bible study and offers spiritual support, local church representatives hold weekly services in the chapel, and the chapel near the cafe is always open for quiet reflection.

Dining & meals

Three meals are served each day with several snack and beverage options, and residents are offered two choices at mealtimes. On-site dietitians ensure meals are nutritionally complete.

Dining & meals

The home takes part in the national Nourish program, which encourages locally grown food, and residents enjoy local dairy products and fresh local produce when available.

Activities & connection

Program staff provide monthly activity calendars with music, art, crafts and clubs. Weekly entertainment brings the whole home together in the auditorium, and volunteers offer activities based on their own expertise.

Activities & connection

Senior Encounter, the home's adult day program, offers social, educational and therapeutic recreational activities for community seniors and operates Monday to Friday.

Shared spaces & amenities

Common spaces include a cafe, an auditorium and a chapel, and outdoor visiting areas include gardens.

Location & getting around

Grove Park Home is at 234 Cook St, Barrie, ON L4M 4H5.