General Questions

Probably when you have had enough of all the chores involved with owning or living in a house - or you winter in the south and don't want to worry about your house while you're away. In Tollendale Village you will have a safe, comfortable, convenient location in beautiful park-like surroundings with compatible retired or almost retired tenants.

The "Village Square" includes a 450 seat auditorium, 100 seat dining room, coffee shop, hair salon, banking facility, lounge space, activity rooms, guest suites, etc. We also have an all-purpose meeting and activities room; a games room; a woodworking shop; and an indoor mini-golf and shuffle board.For the avid gardener we have a number of vegetable gardening plots.

The elevators take you down to the underground parking garage and public walkways, which inter-connect the buildings with the "Village Square". This is great during the winter months or on rainy days. You can visit any of the four apartment buildings, the Village Square or the future long-term care facility without putting on a coat, boots or carrying an umbrella!

Nursing
Nurses are onsite on a part-time basis, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. - 12 noon.

The nursing staff has a keen interest in gerontology, and they are committed to offering nursing services that support a resident's unique, independent lifestyle. Nursing services include:

• Health teaching
• Emergency response during working hours
• Blood pressure and weight monitoring
• Assist with blood sugar monitoring
• Assist with immunization and flu vaccine clinics
• Liaison with community agencies and services such as Community Care Access Centre, Alzheimer Society, private home care, physiotherapy
• Resident and family consultations
• Additional services such as foot care may be arranged on a fee-for-service basis

Clinics
When available, in-house clinics will be offered such as:

• Medication review by pharmacist
• Alzheimer Society (dementia awareness)
• Pedorthist (foot wear)
• Specific diseases and disorders (e.g., diabetes, arthritis, cancer, visual and hearing Impairment, etc)
• Wills and Powers of Attorney

Exercise Program
A tri-weekly exercise program is designed specifically for seniors

Physiotherapy
Midland Physiotherapy has a clinic on site. Service on a fee for service can be accessed 5 days per week.

Yes, for the above nursing services all residents are charged a monthly Nursing Fee.

Should you wish or need extra care in addition ot that listed above, residents can access outside service providers, such as Community Care Access Centre (CCAC), Home-Care etc. to make the necessary arrangements.

Meal service is available in the Dining Room or can be ordered through the Kitchen. Several volunteers make themselves available to deliver meals through our 'Meals on Heels' program.

No, all applications for Long Term Nursing Care are administered by the Community Care Access Centre (CCAC). You are advised to contact them to confirm the application process. It is our understanding that CCAC will attempt to place you in the facility of your choice provided there is a vacancy.

Our Nursing Staff in consultation with your family and your doctor will work diligently to arrange for your transfer to the first available alternative care facility.

Tollendale Village has a full-time chaplain who is responsible for the implementation of the Spiritual Care program. Regular church services are held in the Gathering Place every Sunday evening. Many other spiritual related activities take place in which residents may participate.

There is a Barrie Transit bus shelter on Hurst Drive bordering our property. We are located across from a city park called the "Gables" which overlooks Kempenfelt Bay. We are in close proximity to beaches, parks with walking and cycling trails and two marinas. Within one kilometre we have a retail area of grocery stores, drug stores, restaurants, as well as a good number of specialty stores and banks. Within two kilometres there is an after-hours clinic, Recreation Centre with indoor pool, sauna, gym, and a Seniors' Centre. You are essentially in the heart of Barrie - yet in a country setting! Barrie also has a beautiful new hospital - offering excellent health care. Barrie has the largest retail shopping area north of Toronto. We have live theatre, 3 movie theatre complexes with a total of 26 screens, art galleries, and a farmers’ market. To learn more about the City of Barrie, go to the City of Barrie's website at www.city.barrie.on.ca

Dogs are not permitted; the only exception to this rule will be service dogs for people who are visually or hearing impaired. Indoor cats will continue to be permitted. We recommend that applicants disclose any pets they may have prior to signing the application form to reserve a unit.

Tollendale Village is owned and operated by Simcoe County Christian Senior Home Inc, whose members have elected a Board of Directors consisting currently of 8 individuals. Two of the Directors are chosen from among the residents (who are members of the Society) by the residents of Tollendale Village.

The residents also elect a Tenants Committee (or Residents Council) to represent all residents. This Committee has close liaison with the Senior Management staff.

No. Residents are not required to be members; however for those that support the Faith Statements, as well as the Mission, the Vision and the Values, there is opportunity to become a member. As a member you may participate in the decisions of the Society including electing and being eligible to be a director. Contact the office for a Membership Application form. All residents should respect the Mission Vision and Values as articulated elsewhere in this document.