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Community overview

The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is a 200-bed personal care home in south Winnipeg, Manitoba for people who can no longer live independently. It is a not-for-profit, government-funded facility. The centre honours Jewish values and traditions while welcoming seniors of all backgrounds. Its kitchen follows kosher principles, and recreation programs include Shabbat and holiday services.

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The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is a 200-bed personal care home in Winnipeg, Manitoba that honours Jewish values and traditions.

Care & support

Residents receive professional care in a personal care home setting. Admission follows the provincial process through the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, for people who require 24-hour support and supervision.

Care & support

End of life care promotes dignity and comfort with a focus on pain and symptom management, with ongoing assessment. A Spiritual Health team offers inclusive support for people of all faith practices.

Care & support

The No One Dies Alone Program is a volunteer initiative that provides someone to be present during end of life care for residents who are alone or whose families need a break.

Rooms & living spaces

The 200-bed facility includes the Weinberg Building, the Simkin Building and the Saul Morantz Building, with comfortable rooms and inviting common areas.

Everyday life

Jewish tradition shapes daily life at the centre, which celebrates Jewish life while welcoming seniors of all backgrounds. Common areas include the Stall/Gobuty Synagogue.

Dining & meals

Meals are planned and prepared following Jewish tradition and kosher principles. The centre is a kosher food production facility, with a Mashgiach who oversees kosher food preparation.

Dining & meals

The aim is to make mealtimes a healthy experience for body and spirit and a time for meaningful social interaction. Menus include a resident menu and a cafe menu.

Activities & connection

Therapeutic recreation programs, delivered by staff and volunteers and tailored to residents' abilities, include bingo, a current events discussion group, exercises, music, gardening, movies, baking and games.

Activities & connection

Shabbat and holiday services are held, along with parties for Chanukah, Purim and other holidays.

Shared spaces & amenities

Shared spaces include the Stall/Gobuty Synagogue, the Tallman Multi-Purpose room, the Anita Molly Keives Garden and the Garden Cafe.

Location & getting around

The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is at 1 Falcon Ridge Drive in Winnipeg, MB R3Y 1V9, in the south of the city.