Home Nursing

Last night I had the pleasure of being a speaker at Chartwell Barrington in Barrie on the topic of “Living with Dementia”. Kristen did an amazing job of promoting and organizing the event - right down to the treats!! Their team was very welcoming to myself and the other guests. The Barrington is a beautiful residence filled with lovely seniors! I highly recommend them.

They have moved across from the Cambridge Hospital 697 Coronation Unit #3 in the building where the lab is

A good place for seniors who need various levels of care. There are waiting lists, so it could be a while until you or your loved one can move in. The only thing I don't necessarily like is their elevator situation.

This facility is the best facility for the elderly who require help to care for themselves. Each person is treated with dignity and respect.

The staff is wonderful, my mother is very appreciative of Roslyn's caring and also Simone. I appreciate your dedication to your residents needs, whether physical or emotional. There are many fun events and programs weekly, music is especially important for our aging family members. One of my mothers favourite things to do is the wine and food paring. She really likes Rob, who looks after this event. Thank you Chartwell.

The greatest senior village I have the privilege of living. And please change my address To; 282 - Unit 113 Hurst Drive Barrie, ontario on google map as my home. Thank you

Not like other care centres.

If considering Vila Nova for a loved one with Alzheimer's or Dementia, make sure that you are asking the right questions and investigating thoroughly before making a decision. This retirement home does not have the resources or Alzheimer's Memory Care as noted on several websites including a Place for Mom. There is a lack of communication between staff and management which makes it difficult for residents and family members. Management will tell you what you want to hear when seeking a place but things change quickly once you are there. Also, make sure that there is a proper cognitive assessment done on your loved one so that they are aware of what is required to properly care for the person. Management has trouble being collaborative with other Health Services that come into the home, a lot of conflict which also makes it difficult to provide the care that your loved one requires. It is important that you have everything in writing as stories seem to change consistently. There is also a lack of confidentiality between management, staff and residents. I will say that the staff is lovely, friendly and always willing to help. There just isn't enough of them to properly care for different needs as noted.

Donated some material and cardboard tubes to their craft room! They create seasonal gifts for their popular holiday bazaars! I bring McD coffee for a childhood family neighbor that lives there and we have many chats about times long past!

it’s great place