Meals Delicious options for every palate and diet
Meals at St. Bernard’s Residence aren’t just satisfying - they’re social too! We promote happiness, communication and social interaction by providing delicious and healthy meals and snacks every day. We always take our residents’ personal tastes into consideration when preparing their meals and do our very best to provide a delectable experience that they’ll love. From our dining area to our in-room service, St. Bernard’s Residence makes every meal as enjoyable as possible.
Dining Room
On the 2nd floor of St. Bernard’s Residence you’ll find our warm and inviting dining room. Here you’ll enjoy freshly prepared breakfasts, lunches & suppers that are never pre-cooked and will all of your dietary needs taken into account or frozen. Service and satisfaction are pivotal to every meal here.
In Suite Service
Our nursing and dietary staff are around throughout the day if you feel like a snack outside of mealtime hours. Something to eat is never out of reach, because we all get a little peckish now and then.
Health The first step to living well is feeling well
Medical
When our residents feel healthy, we feel happy and your wellbeing is paramount as a member of our community. We offer a 24-hour nursing care team, with RPN presence 7 days a week and our in-house doctor visiting twice per week. We are partnered with Medical Pharmacies who supply all of our resident’s medication and we can take care of the management for you! Also, every member of the St. Bernard’s Residence community has a small pendant that can be used to alert staff to any emergency. Our facility is only minutes from both North York General and Humber River Regional Hospitals.
Fitness
We have a nicely appointed gym to promote physical activity along with weekly exercise classes that are lot of fun to take part in! We also recommend that our residents enjoy our beautiful 19-acre property for a nice stroll with plenty of fresh air. We encourage all of our residents to get active within their physical limits as it promotes not just physical health, but can heighten mood and energy levels as well.
Wellness
At St. Bernard’s Residence we know that mental and spiritual health are just as vital to happy living, so we offer a wide array of feelgood services, activities, and events to ensure your mind is always in a calm and happy place. From fun and engaging games to things like visits from our hairdresser and coffee with our Missionary Sisters, St. Bernard’s Residence makes living feel as carefree as possible.
Monitoring You’re never alone at St. Bernard’s Residence
24 Hours Assistance
Residents feeling safe is an absolute priority at St. Bernard’s Residence, not just for the building but for residents as well. Each room is equipped with an emergency call-bell and 24-hour nursing presence is always available.
Security
St. Bernard’s Residence has a modern and sophisticated security system for the building. You’ll feel safe and secure living here surrounded by friends, St. Bernard’s Residence staff and the Missionary Sisters.
Transportation
We offer a shuttle service to any of our residents who need a lift! As well, we offer monthly trips to shopping centres and grocery stores that allow our residents to enjoy the surrounding area and indulge in some shopping fun.
An Important decision
Finding the perfect home, community and lifestyle is not an overnight process. It takes investigation, discovery and time - and finding the perfect retirement residence is no different. At St. Bernard’s Residence, we understand that you want a place to call home that feels like home. We’d love for you to visit so we can show you why we’re a fantastic option that fits your needs.
If you’re here researching for a loved one, we can provide some conversation starters to help initiate a process that can sometimes be difficult for both parties. At St. Bernard’s Residence, we are about caring, providing and perpetuating the love of Christ. We’re here for you too if you need us. Call us now to set up an appointment.
Do you need assistance to start this conversation with your family? Give us a call and schedule a visit.
A word from those who feel at home
“It’s a great place. I would recommend it to anybody. The grounds are beautiful. They look after you.”
Doris, Resident
“This is a great place. I sing its praises!”
Anne, Resident
“Here the food is always good. We have art class and exercise class. All the things that are nice.”
Mary, Resident
“People are very friendly here and accommodating. I like that we have mass every day during the whole year.”
James, Resident
“I like the friendliness and people here. The staff, sisters, and everything!”
Ron, resident
“I have great respect for the residents and treat them the way I would treat my own mother and father.”