Beechwood Place Retirement Residence

1500 Rathburn Road East, Mississauga ON L4W 4L7

Website: www.reveraliving.com/beechwoodcourt

Celebrating Seniors for over 20 years! Backing on to a picturesque, serene parkland, Beechwood Place is a residence that caters to those who want options - from apartment-style living to full service suites. Well-known and respected in the community, Beechwood Place offers innovative programs and services, and appeals to seniors with a variety of interests. Only steps from an enclosed shopping mall and public transportation, it is ideally located for those who enjoy walking, shopping. Reserved parking available.

General Information:

22 years in operation

Near: Dixie Road and Rathburn Road

Decorated in 2009

Handrails in hallways

4 floors, 2 elevators

Wheelchair accessible

Central PA system

Funding Base: Corporate/for profit

Owned and managed by: Revera Inc

135 units

Average Waiting Period: varies

Average Age: 84

Can accommodate physically challenged people

Smoke-free residence

Alcohol allowed

Procedures to leave the premises on a temporary basis... inform staff/reception

Languages: English, Various Other Languages [staff]

Will accept Public Guardian and Trustee clients

Main doors of residence secured at night only

Close to: Public Transit, Shopping, Churches, Seniors' Centre, Library, Major Highway, Local Hospital (Trillium Health Centre - Mississauga Site & The Credit Valley Hospital)

Predominant Cultural Group: English speaking

Accredited Member of ORCA

Staffing:

Available Staff/Services:

Pharmacy
Recreation Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Visiting Dentist
Physiotherapy
Dietitian
Companions
Podiatry
Speech Pathology (CCAC)
Chiropody
Audiology/Hearing Clinic
24-hour Emergency Response

External services arranged by: residence and/or family/resident

Staff trained re: visually, hearing and cognitively impaired

24 hour nursing staff

RNs on staff

RPNs on staff

PSWs on staff

Visiting MD (once a week and on call 24-hours/day)

Can retain own MD

Police Check or Vulnerable Person Screening is done for all new staff

Health Services:

Medication administration (extra cost) and/or supervision

Vitals monitored if required

Will accept and provide special assistance for residents who require oxygen and ostomies

Assistance with bathing available as needed ($17.50/bath)

Care plans done

Different levels of care available

Private Duty Care available

Assisted Living Area

Lab service (visiting , $20.00/visit)

Residents can purchase outside resources and use agency of their choice

Clinic area for medical visits

Will help locate higher level of care if needed (via CCAC)

Accommodation:

Choice of suites available : studio, 1 and 2-bedroom suites and apartments

In all suites:

locks
kitchenette
storage
bar fridge
window coverings
light fixtures
fire alarm
smoke detector
sprinkler
call bell
air conditioning (central)
thermostats for heating & cooling
some suites have full kitchens & balconies

Private bathrooms with call bells, grab bars, tubs and showers with non-slip surfaces

In suite cable TV provided by residence (residence charges extra)

Can have own phone number if resident arranges with phone company

Unfurnished suites, furnished suites available for short stays

Suites can be shared (by couples only)

Pets allowed (we welcome cats, birds and small dogs with assessment)

Dining:

All meals included in fee and served in Dining Room daily

Menu choices available: Breakfast: 2, Lunch: 2, Dinner: 2

2 sittings/meal

Guest Meals: Breakfast $6.75, Lunch $9.25, Dinner $13.65

Special Diets: Vegetarian, Diabetic and Heart Healthy options

Tray service to room if ill (no charge for a maximum time of 4 days)

1 snack/day

Party facilities

Open pantry

Meals included in fee with meal options for retirement-style suites. Dinner incl. in fee for apartments and other meal can be purchased. Private dining room . Parties can be catered for a fee.

Amenities:

Parking available (outdoor for visitors and residents)

4 lounge s with: TV (4) and piano (1)

Guest suites available ($95.00/night)

Residence has a:

library
barber/beauty shop
laundry room(s) (no cost)
tuck/gift shop (open 2 hours a week)

Banking services on premises (once a week)

Residence provides newspaper delivery to individual suite

Mail delivered to private mailbox with key

Recreation Facilities:

pool table
billiards
exercise room
greenhouse
craft room
card room
residence bus for trips

Posted schedule of activities

Internal newsletter for residents

Recreational Programs:

exercise
shopping
theatre
parties
entertainment
art classes
pet visiting
day trips
bus trips

Services:

Housekeeping: weekly (included in fee, daily cleaning available at extra cost)

Laundry: linen (included in fee), towel (included in fee), personal (extra cost)

Transportation for group social activities

24 hour security

Telephone (extra cost)

Cable TV (extra cost)

Utilities (included in fee)

Reserved outdoor parking incl. Retirement-style suites include 3 meals/day with the option of deducting breakfast &/or lunch. Apartment suites include dinner only but other meals can be purchased.

Rental Information:

Rates may vary

Rent: $3,045.00/month and up
(Suites from $3,045.00/month. Rates vary depending on suite type and service package)

Extra cost for 2^nd person sharing suite ($690.00/month)

Rent paid monthly

Payment Options: post-dated cheques and pre-authorized payments

Rent increases as per Residential Tenancies Act, annual for resident with 3 months notice given

Short-term respite and trial stays available (both $75.00/day, rates from $75.00, depending on care and services. Hotel Suites available and are fully furnished)