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Housing Information for Older Adults in Halton A Guide for Older Adults, Caregivers and Service Providers
Emergency housing
Halton’s emergency shelters and services help individuals and families
regain stable housing. Please check the following resources if you are facing
eviction, are in an abusive situation or have an emergency housing or
mental health crisis.
If you are facing homelessness or eviction, call 311 and we will help you
to fnd the best options.
Salvation Army Halton Crisis Outreach and
Lighthouse Support Team (COAST)
Provides emergency housing and Provides immediate outreach and
counseling services to individuals support to Halton residents aged
aged 16 and over experiencing 16 and over who are experiencing
homelessness. Call 311 for more a mental health crisis. Receive
information. support over the phone or in
person from our mobile crisis
Wesley Urban Ministries professionals and plain clothes
Emergency Family Shelter police ofcer team who are
Program specially trained to provide
Provides emergency housing and support and create a plan to keep
counseling services to families you safe.
with children that may be in need Toll free . . . . . . . . . .1-877-825-9011
of emergency shelter. Call 311 for
Halton Women’s Place
more information.
Emergency Shelters
Housing Stability Fund Provides shelter and crisis services
One-time assistance to prevent for physically, emotionally,
homelessness (last month’s rent fnancially and sexually abused
arrears, storage or moving cost women and their dependent
assistance). If you are homeless or children.
at risk of becoming homeless, call North Halton. . . . . . 905-878-8555
311 to discuss your situation with South Halton. . . . . . .905-332-7892
a housing worker. www.haltonwomensplace.com.
Introduction to Housing Information
As we mature, the rate of change Before you make a decision about
accelerates and often our needs where and how you wish to live as
modify dramatically. Situations that an older adult, you should review
were comfortable for many years may your needs and capabilities, and the
now be inappropriate or even difcult. various options that may interest
These transitions can dramatically and best serve you. Think about your
afect all aspects of our lives and current lifestyle and what you may
impact our quality of life. These wish for, what you need and what you
include: fnances, health, mobility, can aford in the future. See Appendix
transportation, driving, awareness, A on page 26 for ideas that may help
cognitive skills and accessibility. All you analyze your needs and priorities.
of these factors impact our housing
needs and the appropriateness of our
present situation. Housing Information is just one
of the many Older Adult Advisory
This booklet outlines the many Committee (OAAC) publications
choices to consider when thinking that provide information and
about your housing needs. resources to assist Halton’s older
adult population plan for the
future. Please refer to the back
cover for a complete listing of
other publications.
Housing Information for Older Adults 1
Contents
Introduction to Housing Rental units 11
Information 1 Halton Housing Help 11
Cost of renting in Halton 12
Resources to help you stay in Assisted housing rent 12
your home or apartment 3 Afordable rent 13
Personal supports 3 Market rent 13
Financial supports 3 Rental units 14
Ideas to modify your home 5 Co-operative housing 15
Housing with care services 17
New approaches to shared living 6
Assisted Living/Supportive
The Halton HomeShare program 6 Housing/Supports for Daily
Co-housing 7 Living (SDM) 17
Garden suite 7 Retirement residences 19
Long-term care homes 22
Alternative housing options 8 Specialized housing 24
Life lease housing 8 Housing with related supports 25
Purchased condominiums 9 Appendix A: Is it time to move
Retirement villages 10 or make a change 26
Appendix B: Important tips to
make your living space safe 29
Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) Home and Community Care (formerly
CCAC) provides a variety of supports including nursing, personal care,
rehabilitation services, companion care, and respite care that are available in any
housing option if you qualify. For more on services available to you and to request
an eligibility review, call toll free:
Burlington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-810-0000
Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-336-9090
2 Housing Information for Older Adults
Resources to help you
stay in your home or
apartment
Consider the following Burlington . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-810-0000
Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville
resources to keep you
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-336-9090
independent in your home:
1. Personal supports Financial supports
2. Financial supports The cost of remaining in your present
location can be a concern. Bank
3. Ideas to modify your home employees or fnancial advisors can
help you to examine your options
Personal supports and plan your fnances for the future.
Always seek professional advice before
For a variety of non-proft and making a decision.
government funded programs that
provide support to individuals, refer to Older Adult Property Tax
the Halton Older Adults’ Directory at Deferral Program
www.halton.ca or call 311 to request
The Older Adult Property Tax Deferral
a copy.
Program supports older adults who
Home and Community Care need fnancial help to live in their own
homes longer. The program, developed
Home and Community Care (formerly
by Halton Region in partnership with
CCAC) ofers personal services for
the Local Municipalities, enables older
eligible clients such as nursing,
adults (65 years old and older) with
personal care, rehabilitation services,
a total income below the Assisted
companion care and respite care, and
Housing Income Threshold to defer
maintains a list of qualifed companies
their annual property tax payments.
who provide private services. This may
The Assisted Housing Income
help maintain your independence
Threshold is assessed annually and as
and enable you to stay in your home
of January 2018, the rate is $48,500.
longer.
Call 311 or go to www.halton.ca
Housing Information for Older Adults 3
Property tax rebates Ontario Electricity Support
Local Municipalities may also ofer Program
property tax grants or rebates to older Reduces electricity bills for low income
adults. households. For eligibility and more
information, visit
City of Burlington
www.ontarioelectricitysupport.ca
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-335-7750
Town of Halton Hills Using the value of your home
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-873-2601 A line of credit or reverse mortgage
Town of Milton allows you to convert some or all of
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-864-4142 the value of the home into cash while
remaining in your home.
Town of Oakville
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-338-4222 It is very important to consult a
fnancial expert before making any
Ontario Ministry of Finance decisions about a line of credit or
programs reverse mortgage.
A number of programs ofer help to For more information on the options
older adults including: Ontario Seniors’ available to you, contact the Financial
Public Transit Tax Credit, Senior Consumer Agency of Canada. Visit
Homeowners’ Property Tax Grant, www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca
Guaranteed Annual Income System
and the Ontario Trillium Beneft. Home renting
Sharing your home or renting a
Toll free . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-668-8297
portion of it can provide extra income
www.fin.gov.on.ca
(see Halton HomeShare on page 6 for
Home Assistance Program more information).
(HAP)
HAP is designed to help income- For more information about
eligible households reduce their pensions, rebates and supplements
electricity bill. check out Government Income
Sources for Seniors (Fast Facts) or
www.saveonenergy.ca
Halton Older Adults’ Directory.
Toll free . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-877-797- 9473 Call 311 or visit www.halton.ca
4 Housing Information for Older AdultsIdeas to modify your up or down stairs or a walk in shower to
use the bathroom more independently.
home Call 311 or go to
www.halton.ca
Renovating your own home to meet
your current and future needs can Veterans Afairs Canada
help you maintain your independence
Provides many programs (financial
as you grow older. Some options to
assistance for home modifications,
consider include:
grounds maintenance and
• installing grab bars in the housekeeping).
washroom; Toll free . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-522-2122
• altering the shower or bathtub; www.vac-acc.gc.ca
• installing hand railings or a stair lift; March of Dimes Canada
• modifying kitchen cupboards; and The Home & Vehicle Modification®
• relocating a bedroom to the main Program provides funding for basic
foor. home and vehicle modifications
See Appendix B on page 29 for more to enable children and adults with
tips to make your home safe. mobility-restrictive disabilities to
continue living safely in their homes,
avoid job loss and participate in their
Resources communities.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Toll free . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-369-4867
Corporation www.marchofdimes.ca
Provides a variety of free publications Ontario Ministry of Finance
and information on renovations, The Ontario Ministry of Finance’s
accessibility and aging in place. Property Tax Relief for Residences Built
Toll free . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-668-2642 or Modified to Accommodate Seniors
www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca or Persons with Disabilities provides
Halton Accessibility Repair Program property tax relief to eligible property
(HARP) owners who modify their homes to
accommodate a senior. The value of the
HARP provides funding to eligible alteration or addition is exempt from
Halton homeowners for home property taxation.
modifcations needed to improve Toll free . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-296-6722
accessibility and independent living. TTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-889-6722
Examples of modifcations include
safety handrails to assist with walking
Housing Information for Older Adults 5New approaches
to shared living
The Halton HomeShare Program
If you are fnding it difcult to keep The Halton HomeShare Program is
up with household chores and supported by Halton Housing Help
responsibilities and would like to stay with Halton Region, at no cost. The
in your own home as long as possible, program matches older adults/home
you may want to consider HomeShare. providers who may be experiencing
HomeShare can ofer companionship challenges maintaining their homes
while providing safety and security. with appropriate home seekers who
can help with basic upkeep and
HomeShare is a living arrangement
maintenance.
generally between two people who
live in the same residence. While Halton Housing Help will work to
each person has his or her own screen applicants and follow up to
private space, they will typically share provide monitoring services to help
common areas, such as the living both parties achieve a successful living
room and kitchen. arrangement. HomeShare is not for
everyone, but for many it provides a
Household responsibilities can
mutual meaningful relationship where
be shared or services exchanged
older adults can remain in their own
for reduced rent. Some of these
homes while also providing residents
responsibilities can include lawn and
an afordable living arrangement.
garden maintenance, household
cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping
and taking care of pets. This program is recognized by the
World Health Organization as an
Age-Friendly practice.
For more information about
Halton HomeShare, call 311.
6 Housing Information for Older AdultsCo-housing Garden suite
Co-housing is a housing option where A garden suite is a pre-made structure
two to six people plan and customize installed temporarily in the backyard
their housing based on their needs. of an existing home owned by
Residents own their own housing unit the garden suite resident’s family
but share common spaces such as member. It allows an individual to live
kitchen, dining, recreational facilities independently and remain close to
and garden area. family for mutual assistance. Check
with your Local Municipality for
Co-living allows for mutual support,
building zoning and transferability
shared resources and workloads.
requirements.
These shared resources can include
a caregiver, cook and driver on an “as
needed basis” and all costs are shared Resources
equally.
Canadian Manufactured Housing
These co-housing communities can Institute
be designed for physical accessibility
This organization is the official
as well as fnancial, environmental
representative for members of
and social sustainability. Large, shared
the manufactured home industry
common facilities and individually-
(builders, retailers, realtors and
owned small dwellings preserve
suppliers). They also maintain a list
privacy while valuing community.
of registered member builders and
retailers of manufactured homes.
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-230-3060, ext. 240
www.cmhi.ca
Oak Hill Co-Living
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 519-994-1906
www.oakhillcoliving.wordpress.com
Solterra Co-Housing Ltd.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-833-0007
www.solterraco-housing.com
Housing Information for Older Adults 7Alternative
housing options
Life lease housing • Maintenance fees will be applied
and property taxes are charged by
Life lease housing is usually the municipality.
owned and managed by non- • You can socialize and fnd new
proft community based groups. companions in these arrangements.
Residents (often those aged 65 and
• You can be close to family, friends,
older) pay for the right to occupy a
local amenities and services.
unit by purchasing a lease with an
upfront payment and pay a monthly • Private services can also be
maintenance fee. Unlike renting, the purchased.
lease is for a set number of years or for • Life lease housing is unregulated.
life. When the resident moves out, the
lease is sold at fair market value (less Where in Halton?
a fee) to another older adult through For more information, call life lease
the life lease corporation. projects serving older adults in Halton:
The Gardens by Marantha
How to apply
3290 New St., Burlington
You must apply to the individual life
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-581-6154
lease building or corporation. Each
corporation may have their own The Gallery at Bennett Village
regulations for their buildings. 200 Halton Hills Dr., Georgetown
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-702-1247
Considerations Marion Courtyard
• Life lease housing developments 137 Martin St., Milton
may be in the form of individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-878-1951
houses, high rises, low rises or row
housing. Woodside Mews
290 Woodside Dr., Oakville
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-338-1657
8 Housing Information for Older AdultsPurchased • Helps to maintain your
independence and you can be close
condominiums to family, friends, local amenities
and services.
Purchased condominiums are
dwellings (bungalows, apartments, and • Governed by the Condominium Act
townhouses) purchased from private 1998.
housing providers. Unlike life leases, you
own your unit and share common spaces Where in Halton?
and you’re responsible for selling the Condominiums are located
unit when you move. Types of buildings throughout Halton and can be found
and services may vary from site to site. and purchased through the owner
There is an opportunity to be involved or a real estate agent. The ones listed
in the governance of the property by below are specifcally for seniors and
participating on the condominium board ofer services as well.
of directors. Condominiums for older adults
Hearthstone by the Lake
How to apply 100 Burloak Dr., Burlington
For condominiums throughout Halton, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-333-9194
check with your local real estate ofce.
Look for a Seniors Real Estate Specialist
(SRES designation) as they will be more
Resources
familiar with options that better suit your Canada Mortgage and Housing
needs. Corporation offers a variety of
free publications including the
Considerations Condominium Buyer’s Guide.
• Ownership in real estate could Toll free . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-668-2642
provide an increase in your purchased www.cmhc.ca
property’s value.
• It provides privacy.
• Monthly condominium fees will apply
and may increase as property costs
increase.
• You can socialize and fnd new
companions in these arrangements.
Housing Information for Older Adults 9Retirement villages • You can socialize and fnd new
companions in these arrangements.
(adult lifestyle communities)
• Helps to maintain your
A retirement community is a housing independence and you can be close
complex designed for older adults to family, friends, local amenities
who are generally able to care for and services.
themselves. However, assistance from
home care agencies is provided in Where in Halton?
some communities, and activities and Although there are no true retirement
socialization opportunities are often villages in Halton, these complexes
provided. A management company ofer a community for older adults or a
may maintain the grounds and variety of housing and services in one
provide repair services. area.
Barber Glen Community
How to apply
(bungalows for older adults)
There are no special eligibility Georgetown South
requirements. Apply to individual Call real estate agents for information.
housing sites to become a tenant.
Village of Walkers Green,
Considerations Heritage Walk
(rental bungalows) and Heritage Place
• May have safety and security
(retirement residence)
features.
4151 Kilmer Dr., Burlington
• Provides privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-315-2500
• Less maintenance and chores than
Burlington Gardens
having your own home.
(bungalows, apartments and
• Services available to support retirement residence)
independent living for older adults 300 Plains Rd. W., Burlington
may vary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-521-0888
10 Housing Information for Older AdultsRental units
Halton Housing Help There are diferent types of rental
units available in Halton. Halton
Halton Housing Help connects Housing Help can provide assistance
you to housing supports. Working in fnding one that is right for you:
in collaboration with community
• Regular apartments can be found
partners, Halton Housing Help
in privately owned multi-unit
supports individuals to access and
buildings. These cater to mixed age
maintain safe and afordable housing.
groups.
• Supports renters and landlords by • Accessory apartments are units
providing information, referrals and built in private homes and are found
access points to housing programs in some municipalities.
and resources in the community.
• Seniors apartment buildings are
• Central access point to housing exclusively for seniors and may be
supports and services in Halton. owned and managed by private or
non-proft organizations.
Services include:
• Co-op units may be available to
• A telephone support to answer
rent through Halton Access to
general questions about housing
Community Housing (HATCH) (see
resources in Halton (call 311).
page 12).
• One-to-one support to help
• Condominium owners may also
individuals and older adults who
rent out their condo units.
require more intensive support to
meet their housing needs. Call 311 to
book an appointment.
• Online resources through the Halton
Housing Help web pages that link to
various housing supports in Halton
including rental listings.
Visit www.halton.ca
Housing Information for Older Adults 11Cost of renting in
Halton Access to Community
Halton Housing (HATCH)
When you are looking for a rental unit, HATCH is the centralized waitlist
the cost will depend on what type for RGI housing in Halton. For more
of rent is assigned to the unit. There information or to apply to the waitlist,
are three main types of rent: assisted, call 311 to speak with a representative
afordable and market rent. or visit www.halton.ca
To be eligible for RGI seniors housing
Assisted housing through HATCH, all members of the
rent household must:
• be able to live independently;
This is rent that is subsidized by a
government program. There are two • be a Canadian citizen or a
types: Permanent Resident; or have made
an application for permanent
1. Rent-geared-to-income (RGI): A residency, sponsorship or refugee
type of assisted housing subsidy. protection under the Immigration
Rent is based on 30 per cent of your and Refugee Protection Act (Canada)
gross monthly household income and have not been issued a removal
(income before tax is deducted). order that has become enforceable;
2. Halton In-situ Program (HIP): • not owe money to another RGI
Eligible Halton residents referred housing provider in the Province of
from the Halton Access to Ontario; and
Community Housing (HATCH) wait • be 65 years old (or older) or 60 to
list receive a housing allowance 64 years old and require support
directly. HIP funding is determined services (a senior who does not
by your current rent and amount of require support services may apply
total household income. Funding is at age 60 but will not be ofered
available for single households as housing until 65 years of age).
well as families. Funding is similar
Some housing sites are not part of
to the amount provided through
HATCH and must be accessed directly.
regular rent-geared-to-income
These sites may also have diferent
(RGI) housing assistance. Funding is
housing eligibility requirements. For
portable and follows you anywhere
example, Woodside Mews ofers units
you rent in Halton.
to adults who are 60 years old or older.
12 Housing Information for Older AdultsAfordable rent Market rent
Some private and non-proft providers This is full price rent as found
receive funding from the federal or in private buildings, accessory
provincial governments to charge apartments and in some of the units in
a reduced amount (at or below 80 social housing buildings. It is rent that
per cent of average market rent is not subsidized by the government.
based on Canada Mortgage Housing
Corporation data). How to apply
Apply directly to individual buildings,
Considerations for assisted apartments or condominium owners.
and afordable housing units
• Rent will change when your income Where in Halton?
changes. Look in local newspapers for privately
• Wait lists vary depending on owned buildings catering to residents
services required and building of all ages or for accessory apartments.
preferences. Call 311 for more Real estate agencies may also have
information. information about rental units.
Considerations
• Provides privacy.
Guide to • May provide safety checks and
Rental security systems.
• Market rents vary from location
Housing to location based on a person’s
in Halton income.
Provides information • May require a 12-month rental
that can assist in the agreement.
search for safe and • Helps to maintain your
afordable housing independence and you can be close
including a Housing Search Checklist. to family, friends, local amenities
For more information, please visit halton.ca and services.
• Governed by the Residential
Tenancies Act (2006).
Housing Information for Older Adults 13Rental units Longmoor
41 Longmoor Dr.
There are rental units for older Call 311 for housing
adults provided at market rental
Palmer Place
rates, afordable rent or subsidized
3097 Palmer Dr.
rates (rent-geared-to-income). The
Call 311 for HATCH
following units ofer afordable or
For market rent call 905-319-2626
subsidized rent.
Pinedale
How to apply 5250 Pinedale Ave.
There are three ways to apply for a Call 311 for housing
rental unit: St. Luke’s Close of Burlington
• Option one: Call the building for 1421 Elgin St.
a market rent or afordable rental Call 311 for HATCH
unit. For market rent call 905-681-7113
• Option two: Call the building owner Walkers Landing
for a subsidized rental unit for 513 Walkers Line
buildings that do not participate Call 311 for housing
in the centralized waitlist kept
Wellington Terrace
by Halton Access to Community
410 John St.
Housing (HATCH).
Call 311 for housing
• Option three: Call HATCH at 311 for
a subsidized rent unit (RGI). Westwood ll
984 Falcon Ave.
Burlington Call 311 for housing
Aldershot Village Residence
540 Plains Rd. E. Woodward Park
Call 311 for housing 2424 Woodward Ave.
Call 311 for housing
Bonnie Place I
500 Claridge Rd.
For subsidized rent (RGI)
call 905-634-0046
Bonnie Place II
500 Claridge Rd.
For market rent/afordable rent
call 905-634-0046
14 Housing Information for Older AdultsHalton Hills Oakville
Braeside Seniors Residence John R. Rhodes Residence
46 Holmesway Pl., Acton 271 Kerr St.
Call 311 for housing Call 311 for housing
Cote Terrace Knox Heritage Place
171 Main St. S., Georgetown 2191 Sixth Line
Call 311 for housing Call 311 for HATCH
Additional support services available For market rent call 905-849-0389
for a subsidized fee.
Oakville Senior Citizens Residence
John Armstrong Terrace OSCR
8 Durham St., Georgetown 2220-2222 Lakeshore Rd. W.
Call 311 for housing Call 311 for HATCH
Additional support services available
Kin Court
for a subsidized fee.
3 Hyde Park Dr., Georgetown
Call 311 for housing Rotary Gardens
1285 Sedgewick Dr.
Lakeview Villa
Call 311 for housing
17 Elizabeth Dr., Acton
Call 311 for housing
Sargent Court
Co-operative housing
11 Sargent Rd., Georgetown Co-operative housing communities
Call 311 for housing are a form of non-proft afordable
housing that ofer a mix of market-
Residences of St. Andrews
rate and geared-to-income units.
220 Sinclair Ave., Georgetown
Residents are “members” rather
For market rent/afordable rent
than tenants, each with the right to
call 905-877-3897
participate in and vote on matters
Milton related to the running of their
community.
Bruce Apartments
40 Ontario St. As a co-op member, you can live in
Call 311 for housing your home for as long as you wish if
you follow the rules of the co-op and
Martin House Seniors Residence
pay your housing charge (rent).
189 Ontario St. S.
Call 311 for housing
Housing Information for Older Adults 15How to apply Halton Hills
In Halton, rent-geared-to-income *Cobblehill Homes Co-op
(RGI) units are available through the 53 Cook St., Acton
Halton Access to Community Housing Call 311
(HATCH). Some co-ops ofer their own
*Morley Mills Co-op
RGI units.
7 Pine Valley Trail, Georgetown
To access RGI units provided through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-873-7295
HATCH call 311. For co-ops not
linked to HATCH please contact them Oakville
directly to apply. Birch Glen Co-op
1160 Dorval Dr.
Burlington Call 311
*Applemead Co-op
3000 Driftwood Dr. *Chautauqua Co-op
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-332-1919 2280 Munn’s Ave.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-842-1106
*Cavendish Co-op
2118 Pear Tree Ln. Glen Oaks Co-op
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-335-0280 1180 Dorval Dr.
Call 311
*Don Quixote Co-op
1315 Maple Crossing Blvd. *Mariposa Co-op
Call 311 1150 Gable Dr.
Call 311
*Nelson Co-op
1026 Glendor Ave. Roedean Co-op
Call 311 350 Kerr St.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-842-8901
Stoa Co-op
456 Brock Ave. *Trafalgar Co-op
Call 311 1169 Maidstone Cres.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-827-8729
*Wellington Square Co-op
205 Plains Rd. W.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-529-7212 *Does not ofer one bedroom units
16 Housing Information for Older AdultsHousing with care
services
Assisted Living/ Services are available to eligible
older adults who live in a designated
Supportive Housing/ building. Services are provided daily at
Supports for Daily multiple scheduled visits throughout
the day according to the individual
Living (SDL) needs and a customized care plan.
• Assisted Living programs are
located in Burlington.
• Supportive Housing services are If you do not live in one of the
ofered in Halton Hills. designated buildings listed on the
following page and need supports in
• Supports for Daily Living
your home, contact your Local Health
programs are located in Milton and
Integration Network (LHIN) Home and
Oakville.
Community Care (formerly CCAC) to
These programs provide older adults request an eligibility review and see
and adults with disabilities living in what services are available to you.
designated buildings with personal
support services, so they can continue Burlington
living in their homes and direct their Toll free . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-810-0000
care needs. www.healthcareathome.ca/hnhb/en
Support services and eligibility Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville
vary from program to program. Toll free . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-336-9090
Services may include assistance www.healthcareathome.ca/mh/en
with personal care such as bathing,
toileting, dressing, eating, transferring,
positioning and medications and may
include homemaking services such as
light meal prep, light housekeeping
and laundry.
Housing Information for Older Adults 17How to apply Wellington Terrace
410 John St.
Eligibility criteria, application process
To apply for housing, call 311
and waitlists vary from program to
Building residents call HNHB LHIN
program.
Toll free . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-810-0000
For more information about the
Assisted Living/Supports for Daily Halton Hills
Living programs, contact service Cote Terrace
providers at the phone numbers listed 171 Main St. S., Georgetown
below. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-877-1198
To apply for housing contact HATCH John Armstrong Terrace
visit www.halton.ca or 8 Durham St., Georgetown
call 311. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-873-8765
Burlington Lakeview Villa
Aldershot Village Residence 17 Elizabeth Dr., Acton
540 Plains Rd. E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 519-853-9916
To apply for a unit call HNHB LHIN
Toll free . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-810-0000 Milton
Bruce Apartments
Carey House
40 Ontario St.
1401 Ontario St.
To apply call Central Registry
Capability Support Services
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-281-4443
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-681-2682
Call 311
Palmer Place
3097 Palmer Dr. Oakville
Call AbleLiving Oakville Senior Citizens Residence
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-335-3166 2220-2222 Lakeshore Rd. W.
Westwood II To apply call Central Registry
982 Falcon Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-281-4443
Residents call HNHB LHIN For more information contact
Toll free . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-810-0000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-827-4139
To apply for housing, call 311
John R. Rhodes Seniors Residence
Bonnie Place 271 Kerr St.
500 Claridge Rd. To apply call Central Registry
To apply for housing, call 311 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-281-4443
Building residents call HNHB LHIN For more information call 311
Toll free . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-810-0000
18 Housing Information for Older AdultsJean and Howard Caine Apartments
259 Robinson St. For more information or to find out
if a retirement residence is right
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-827-4139
for you, contact the Retirement
Homes Regulatory Authority
Retirement residences (RHRA) online or through their
helpline (formerly known as
Retirement residences serve older
the Complaints Response and
adults who may need or want help
Information Service). Open from 8
with daily living activities. They are
a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week.
usually privately owned and provide
Toll free . . . . . . . . . . 1-855-275-7472
fee-based specialty accommodation,
www.rhra.ca/en
meals and communal programming,
along with 24-hour supervision and a The Public Register of the
range of personal assistance services. Retirement Homes Regulatory
Authority (RHRA) has an
Each residence may have diferent
explanation of what licensing
eligibility requirements for applicants
means and the licensing status of
based on which services are available
all retirement residences.
at the location. Some of the homes
Toll free . . . . . . . . . . 1-855-275-7472
provide overnight or short stay respite
www.rhra.ca/en/register
care for older adults when they are
transitioning from a hospital or when
their main caregiver is unavailable. How to apply
The Government of Ontario provides Applications must be made to the
information on retirement residences. individual retirement home.
Visit www.ontario.ca
Considerations
The Ontario Retirement Communities
Association (ORCA) is a resource • Usually privately owned.
that can provide information on • Not subsidized.
some retirement homes. ORCA has a • Governed by the Residential
checklist to help you choose the right Tenancies Act 2006.
place for you. Visit
• All retirement homes are regulated
www.orcaretirement.com
under Ontario’s Retirement Homes
Act, 2010, and licensed and
inspected by the RHRA.
• Services vary and residences may
ofer a range of services from meals
to 24-hour nursing supervision.
Housing Information for Older Adults 19• Usually requires a 12-month lease Burlington
but respite or short-term stay Appleby Place
options may be available. 500 Appleby Line
• Fees for rent and services may vary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-333-1611
and increase over time (with notice).
Burlington Gardens
• Rent increases are regulated by the 300 Plains Rd. W.
provincial government. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-521-0888
• Fees for services are not regulated
Chartwell Christopher Terrace
and can increase at any time at the
Retirement Residences
discretion of the organization.
3131 New St.
• May include laundry, recreation, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-632-5072
housekeeping, medical and
administrative services. Heritage Place (Village of Walkers
Green)
• You can take your own furnishings
1431 Tobyn Dr.
and personal supplies.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-315-2500
• You can socialize and meet new
companions. Lakeshore Place Retirement Residence
5314 Lakeshore Rd.
• Retirement residences often require
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-333-0009
a medical assessment before
accepting a resident. LaSalle Park Retirement Community
• Qualifying residents may be able to 18 Plains Rd. W.
access Home and Community Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-527-9300
(formerly CCAC) in their retirement Chartwell Martha’s Landing
residence (see page 3 for more 2109 Lakeshore Rd.
information). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-637-7757
Park Avenue Manor
924 Park Ave. W.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-333-3323
Pearl and Pine
390 Pearl St.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-633-8300
Sunrise of Burlington Senior Living
5401 Lakeshore Rd.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-333-9969
20 Housing Information for Older AdultsThe Williamsburg Churchill Place
1893 Appleby Line 345 Church St.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-335-1121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-338-3311
Toll free . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-929-9222
Village of Tansley Woods Retirement
Residence Chartwell Classic
4100 Upper Middle Rd. 180 Park Ave.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-336-9904 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-257-0095
Halton Hills Chartwell Waterford Retirement
Residence
Mountainview Residence & Terrace
2160 Baronwood Dr.
222 Mountainview Rd. N., Georgetown
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289-644-2950
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-877-1800
Delmanor Glen Abbey
The Gallery at Bennett Village
1459 Nottinghill Gate
200 Halton Hills Dr., Georgetown
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-469-3232
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-702-1247
The Kensington Oakville
Amica at Georgetown
25 Lakeshore Rd. W.
224 Maple Ave., Georgetown
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-844-4000
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-702-1555
Palermo Village Retirement Residence
Milton 3136 Dundas St. W.
Birkdale Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-582-0395
611 Farmstead Dr. Queens Avenue Retirement Residence
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-636-6300 1056 Queens Ave.
Martindale Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-815-0862
45 Martin St. Sunrise of Oakville
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-693-8592 456 Trafalgar Rd.
Seasons Milton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-337-1145
760 Bronte St. S. Trafalgar Lodge
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-864-6888 299 Randall St.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-842-8408
Oakville
Amica at Oakville Vistamere
160 Bronte Rd. 380 Sherin Dr.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-842-8167 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-847-1413
Housing Information for Older Adults 21Long-term care Toll free . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-810-0000
homes Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-855-9090
Long-term care (LTC) homes are Toll free . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-336-9090
for those who can no longer live
2. Choose a long-term care home:
independently in the community and
need personal and nursing care. These • Visit the homes you are interested in
individuals may also need assistance before applying.
with the activities of daily living as a • Ask the right questions when you
result of physical limitations, cognitive visit.
defcits or behavioural conditions.
• Read the Ministry of Long-Term
Long-term care homes may be private,
Care’s report about each home.
non-proft or government owned.
3. Apply for care:
Making the decision to move to a
LTC home is a life changing step for • Once your LHIN has determined
you and your family. It is important that you are eligible you can apply
that you have all the information you to a maximum of fve homes in
need to choose the home that is right order of preference. The homes you
for you. There are many things to chose may impact the amount of
consider, including the level of care time you wait.
you require, location, availability and 4. Wait for an ofer:
cost.
• If your application is accepted by
the homes you may have to wait
How to apply until a bed becomes available.
1. Call your Local Health Integration
Network (LHIN). A care coordinator
will: If you refuse the ofer, your
application to all chosen homes
• Determine eligibility. will be cancelled. In this case,
• Determine your placement priority you cannot reapply for 12 weeks
factor which will impact your wait after the day you were removed
time. from the waiting list, unless there
• Tell you about homes in your area. is a signifcant change in your
condition or circumstance.
• Tell you about costs.
• Help you to apply.
Burlington . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-639-5228
22 Housing Information for Older Adults• Wait time depends on: • The resident and the Ministry
• Placement priority factor. of Health and Long-Term Care
(MOHLTC) share the cost of care.
• The number of beds that become
Rates are set by the MOHLTC and
available each month.
are the same throughout Ontario.
• If you have requested a private,
• If you don’t have enough income to
semi-private or basic room.
pay for the basic room you may be
eligible for a subsidy. The subsidy is
Resources not available to people requesting
Burlington semi-private or private rooms.
www.healthcareathome.ca/hnhb/ • The care received in all types of
en/Getting-Care/Getting-Long- rooms is the same.
Term-Care • Respite or short-term stay options
Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville may be available.
www.healthcareathome.ca/mh/en/ • Limited personal furnishings and
Getting-Care/Getting-Long-Term- belongings are allowed.
Care
www.ontario.ca/page/fnd-long-
term-care-home For concerns regarding long-term
care homes, call ServiceOntario’s
AdvantAge Ontario
long-term care action line,
For more information, contact
available seven days a week from
AdvantAge Ontario
8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-851-8821
Toll free . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-434-0144
www.advantageontario.ca
Considerations
• Waitlists may limit choice of home Burlington
or suite option (basic, semi-private Billings Court Manor
or private). 3700 Billings Ct.
• Services include 24-hour nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-333-4006
supervision, assistance with eating, Brant Centre
dressing, bathing, going to the 1182 North Shore Blvd. E.
washroom, walking, occupational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-639-2848
therapy and physio-therapy, as well
as regular and emergency medical Burloak Long-Term Care Centre
care. 5959 New St.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-639-6389
Housing Information for Older Adults 23Cama Woodlands Nursing Home Oakville
159 Panin Rd. Northridge Long-Term Care Centre
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-681-6441 496 Postridge Dr.
Creek Way Village (Halton Region) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-257-9882
5200 Corporate Dr. Post Inn Village (Halton Region)
Call 311 203 Georgian Dr.
Hampton Terrace Care Centre Call 311
75 Plains Rd. W. The Waterford
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-631-0700 2140 Baronwood Dr.
Maple Villa Nursing Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-827-2405
441 Maple Ave. Toll free . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-855-461-0685
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-639-2264 West Oak Village
Mount Nemo Christian Nursing Home 2370 Third Line
4486 Guelph Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-469-3294
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-335-3636 Wyndham Manor
The Village of Tansley Woods 291 Reynolds St.
4100 Upper Middle Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-849-7766
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-336-9904
Wellington Park Care Centre Specialized housing
802 Hagar Ave. Housing that provides support for
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-637-3481 individuals with specifc needs to
manage a mental illness or addiction.
Halton Hills
Bennett Health Care Centre How to apply
1 Princess Dr., Georgetown
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-873-0115 Apply to each individual program.
Extendicare Halton Hills Summit Housing and Outreach
9 Lindsay Ct., Georgetown Programs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-702-8760 Supportive housing for individuals
with a diagnosed serious mental
Milton illness.
Allendale (Halton Region) Acton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 519-853-1466
185 Ontario St. S. Burlington . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-333-4814
Call 311 Milton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-876-3957
May have respite beds available Oakville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-847-3206
24 Housing Information for Older AdultsCommunity Living
Housing with related
Provides residential support to adults
with developmental disabilities in
supports
Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Formerly known as domiciliary
Oakville. To apply call Developmental hostels, this housing provides
Services Ontario/Central West. accommodation, meals and assistance
Toll free . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-941-1121 with daily living activities for adults
living with severe and chronic mental
Support & Housing–Halton
illnesses or cognitive difculties and
Offers different housing options for impairments.
those with mental health issues or
addictions. How to apply
Halton head office . . . . 905-845-9212 Please contact the Integrated Housing
Burlington . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-639-4014 Worker at 905-825-6000, ext. 2774
Milton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-693-8771 or call 311 from within Halton for
Joyce Scott Non-Proft Homes Inc. information on the application
process.
Deborah’s Home is a five-bedroom,
fully wheelchair accessible home for Bethany Rest and Retirement Home
those aged 16 and older requiring 2387 Industrial St., Burlington
around-the-clock personal and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-335-3463
homemaker care. Millhouse Resthomes
Milton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-878-6722
34 Mill St. W., Acton
Halton Cheshire Homes
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 519-853-5306
Provides 24-hour attendant care for
adults with physical disabilities. This 14022 Churchill Rd. N., Acton
service is provided to 10 adults in a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 519-853-9773
group setting.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-681-2682 Parkside Rest Home
58 Main St. N., Acton
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 519-853-0148
Housing Information for Older Adults 25Appendix A: Is it
time to move or
make a change?
The decision to move or change your compare it with your current living
living arrangements–at any stage of situation to help you make an
life–is a big one. You want to make informed decision. Complete the
sure that any new housing options will chart below to help you decide if you
meet your personal needs. Renovating should stay where you are currently
your current home may be another living or consider another option for
option to consider. your residence. You may want to add
your own unique living requirements
If you fnd a diferent housing option
to your assessment, such as suitability,
that you would like to consider,
pets, and so on.
Current Future
Considerations situation option
Accessibility
Can you get in and out of the home easily?
Are there areas in the home that are difcult for you to
move around in?
Can you move easily in and out of the bathroom?
Could you renovate the home to fx accessibility
problems?
Can friends and family visit easily? Consider access to the
building and parking spots.
Transportation
Is public transit easy for you to access?
Is there a bus shelter with seating nearby?
26 Housing Information for Older AdultsCurrent Future
Considerations situation option
Is door-to-door transportation available in the
community for those with physical limitations?
Afordability
What is the cost of renovating your home versus moving
to a new location? Which option is best?
What is the cost of keeping your home, including utilities,
taxes, insurance, transportation and a mortgage? How
does this compare with other options (for example,
apartment, retirement home, smaller home)? Which
location is more afordable at this time?
What option do you think will be more afordable in the
future?
Neighbourhood safety and security
Do you feel safe in your current home/neighbourhood?
Would you feel safe in a new home/neighbourhood?
Do you feel comfortable and safe walking in the
neighbourhood? Consider trafc, sidewalk conditions,
curbs and hills.
Are the streets well lit at night?
Are there benches and other places to sit throughout the
neighbourhood or shopping district?
Are there sidewalks throughout the community?
If the community has sidewalks, are the curbs sloped?
Do the trafc lights or walk signals give you enough time
to cross the streets safely?
Is there a mailbox within walking distance?
Housing Information for Older Adults 27Current Future
Considerations situation option
Is the post ofce/service outlet accessible?
Is the location suitable for pets?
Personal services
Are the services that you need now or possibly in the
future, available?
For example:
• help with cleaning or chores such as snow removal,
lawn mowing
• support with medications
• help with meals
• personal support (help with bathing or dressing)
• hair dresser/barber
Are the services you need afordable?
Are doctors, dentists and other medical professionals
(such as specialists) available in the area? If not, would
you be able to travel to medical appointments with your
current doctor(s) or dentist?
Shopping
Can you easily get your groceries, medication, clothes
and other necessities? Is home delivery ofered in the
community?
Can you shop and run errands during bad weather?
Are you able to get to your bank (home branch)? Are
there other branches of your bank close to your future
location?
Socializing
Is the location close to family, friends, restaurants, places
of worship, libraries or other social opportunities?
Are you close to someone who can help you when you
cannot shop, run errands or have an emergency?
28 Housing Information for Older AdultsAppendix B: Important
tips to make your living
space safe
Floors and hallways Lighting
• Remove all loose mats or ensure • Make sure you can easily switch on
they are frmly secured with a non- a light from your bed.
slip underlay. • Use good lighting where you keep
• Arrange furniture to provide easy your medication.
access to rooms, entrances and • Ensure your lights are bright
exits. enough for you to see clearly,
• Remove cords, run them under especially along stairs and steps.
carpets or tape them to the foor. • Keep the bathroom light on at night
• Place any pet beds away from house to help you fnd your way.
trafc. • Nightlights (motion-activated) are
• Use a bell on your pet’s collar so that an inexpensive way to provide light
you’ll always know when they’re to dark hallways.
coming near you.
Housing Information for Older Adults 29Stairs and steps Kitchen
• Move the laundry upstairs to • Clean up spills when they happen,
eliminate using the stairs. so you don’t accidentally step in
• Stairs may need extra lighting – them and slip.
lights that turn on automatically • Wear rubber soled shoes in your
when they detect motion are kitchen to prevent slips and falls.
recommended. • Arrange your kitchen so the most
• Handrails on both sides of your frequently used items, such as the
staircase are preferable. Ensure microwave, is easy to reach. It is
handrails extend the full length of recommended to be above the hip
the staircase. and below eye level.
• Paint edges of steps white or • Put lighter items higher and heavier
yellow to see them better or apply items in lower cupboards.
contrasting non-slip adhesive to • Under-the-counter slide-out
edges of the steps. drawers (or rotating shelves) are
easier to access than fxed shelves.
30 Housing Information for Older AdultsBathroom Living room and
• Store your shampoo and soaps so bedroom
they are easy to reach to reduce
• Consider using chairs with handles,
bending and twisting.
less cushioning and more height to
• Have a licensed contractor install ensure that transfers are safer and
proper grab bars (towel racks easier. Dining room chairs often
are not meant to handle human work well. Electric lift chairs are also
weight). a good option.
• Put non-slip adhesives on your • Place your phone near the bed and
bathtub foor. living room chair so it can be easily
• Consider a walk-in shower or tub answered.
(or further renovations if you use a • Consider getting a bed rail to help
wheelchair). you get in and out of a low or soft
• Consider installing a raised toilet bed.
seat. You can get one from your • Check the layout of your
nearest home improvement store. furniture for easy movement with
wheelchairs and walkers.
Housing Information for Older Adults 31Outside your home Resources
• Ensure walkways have adequate Fall prevention
lighting. www.halton.ca
• Beware of uneven surfaces and Fisher Centre for Alzheimer’s Research
repair them quickly. Foundation
• Consider installing a railing on www.alzinfo.org
outdoor steps.
Canada Mortgage and Housing
• Motion detecting lights help Corporation (CMHC) ofers a number of
prevent falls and discourage helpful guides, including:
strangers from approaching your
house. • Self-Assessment Guide: Learn about
the types of home adaptations that
• Apply non-slip adhesive tread to
suit you.
steps or paint edges of steps in
yellow or white to make them easier • Accessible Housing by Design:
to see. Highlights renovations to make your
home more accessible.
• Keep pathways and stairs clear of
tools and other items. • At Home with Alzheimer’s Disease:
Ofers tips for adapting the home
of someone living with Alzheimer’s
disease.
• Preventing Falls on Stairs: Can
help you reduce the risk of falls and
injuries on stairs.
Toll free . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-389-1742
TTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-309-3388
cmhc-schl.gc.ca
32 Housing Information for Older AdultsNotes
Housing Information for Older Adults 33Free publications for older adults and caregivers
Halton Older Adults’ Fast Fact Brochures
Directory These pamphlets provide information
on a number of topics including:
A guide for older adults,
• Assistive Devices
caregivers and service • Coverage of Drug Costs
providers • Downsizing
• For Ontario Drivers Age 70 Plus
• Funerals
• Government Income Sources for
Older Adults
• Information for Caregivers
• Internet Safety
• Mobility Scooter Safety Tips
• Older Adults Continence
• Safe Driving for Older Adults
• Storing Food Safely
• Tips for Using Social Media
• Transportation Choices for Older
Adults
• Wills/Power of Attorneys
You can request a copy of any of these
publications by calling 311.
Need Help in...
A one page quick reference on
community services specifc to where
you live:
• Burlington
• Halton Hills
• Milton
• Oakville
Call 311 or visit www.halton.ca
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