Home Nursing

PLEASE DO NOT PLACE YOUR LOVED ONE HERE! My mother was placed here without me viewing it and not meeting the owners as I moved out west. ( the hospital waited until I left the province) The previous owners would never return a phone call. I called Kathy 30 times over a 2 year period to get an update on my mother's income taxes which they took over without my consent, still no phone call back. I also would call to get an update on my mother's health and no response. All I got was the run around from the staff working in the home and by Kathy's assistant. My mother's physical health deteriorated very quickly when placed here. She stopped walking and her only activity became sleeping for hours on end. I asked that they would implement omega 3's into her regime and they said they could not. Well my mother has died on their clock. She was not feeling well before her heart attack and they still DID NOT contact me to inform me of this. This is just a complete money grab. $1500 a month per bed, with approx 12 residents. That's $18,000 per month!! $216,000 a year! The money clearly does not go into the building itself. It reeks of urine and is infested with bedbugs. The rooms are filthy and unfit for rats to live here. The people and the city that allow this to happen is beyond me. Please don't place your loved one here, they do not care about the residents.

It's a halfway house for schizophrenics who have been in jail and can be violent. Yet for some reason the people who dwell here are allowed to possess swords.

WORKED THERE A LONG TIME AGO. STUDENT PLACEMENT. LOVED IT!!! CLEAN! GREAT CARE. GREAT ACTIVATION PROGRAMS. STELLAR PLACE TO LIVE. :)

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I am the co-owner of the Retirement Home. I am disappointed that Deb Gray decided to write such a disparaging review without explaining what really happened. She was very difficult to deal with and when one is in business long enough you will run into people that want to be unfair and slander others. I think she was upset because she didn't want to pay for what was owed under the Landlord and Tenant Act which applies to all of us in Ontario. I guess she wanted to be exempt from the law and treat our place like a motel so she wouldn't have to pay for something she was clearly explained and committed to. Luckily we have a multitude of amazing references from current and past families. If you give us a call or drop us a note we can provide copies of them to you.

My family has been using the caregivers from Thistle creek for the past year. Highly recommend their services, very accommodating, and willing to work with our unique circumstances.

My godfather used to reside here. Nurses Ilona and Sherry are very friendly. Very comforting bright atmosphere, good food. Rates are cheap.

STAFFING The Residence is very well staffed, well trained and they make it a point to get to know each resident by name and their specific requirements. Many part and full time employees, as well as key management individuals, exceed expectations on a regular basis which does not go unnoticed and is most appreciated by residents. This is a critical success issue for retirement living and Carrington Place exceeds all expectations - RATING - 5 star ROOMS Various size living quarters are relatively spacious and airy. Trash is picked up daily. Each room is equipped with multiple emergency cords placed at critical locations and all rooms, including the lower level, have a pleasant view. - RATING - 4 star MEALS Three well balanced meals provided daily; most of which is prepared on the premises. There are healthy snacks available, often around the clock depending upon demand, for those who might wish a cup of tea and a muffin for example. Generally, an oversupply of mealtime desserts are also made available along with a large variety of beverages, both hot and cold - there's no reason for anyone to go hungry or thirsty. - RATING - 5 star LAUNDRY A large laundry room is provided and is accessible during regular hours, otherwise by request. The option is available to acquire in-house service. - RATING - 5 star EXERCISE AND RECREATION Overseen by an entertainment director, there are a number of programs available each day and some evenings to meet the needs of all. Availability of qualified instructors is the only restriction to full spectrum needs-based programs year round - RATING - 4 star INFRASTRUCTURE Building is over 22 years old and is well maintained. Leaking pipes are in keeping with the age of the building and are addressed and remediated in a timely fashion. Adequate pest control is evident on all floors. The interior public areas are exceptionally clean and hygienic. Living quarters are individually temperature controlled. The ice storm of December 22, 2013 found the residence without power. Lacking a backup generator necessitated the relocation of residents and it's my understanding the acquisition of a backup generator is being reviewed. - RATING - 3 star SUMMARY No retirement residence is perfect but it would be difficult to find a better run facility at any price in Ontario. There are many other issues I perhaps should have addressed but my intent is to offer a first hand impression of the facilities so my views will, by necessity, be bias. DISCLAIMER All comments are accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge. Should there be any misstatements, I can only apologize and are completely unintentional.

It is a wonderful place. God bless the job of the Sons of Italy to build this home for the Italian community and for everyone. I visited many times, and I do believe that is a good place, with great people.