Baycrest Terraces
55 Ameer Avenue Toronto ON M6A 2Z1
4.1/5
(45 reviewers)
Type:
Retirement Home
Suites:
182
Languages:
English
Cultural designations:
None
Starting price:
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About Us
Baycrest Terraces is a global leader in geriatric residential living, healthcare, research, innovation, and education. Located within a vibrant community, it offers residents the opportunity to thrive in their later years through unmatched healthcare, social activities, and cultural programs that enhance physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual health. The community is informed by Baycrest’s groundbreaking aging and brain health research and sector-leading innovations, providing a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters a life of purpose, inspiration, and fulfillment. The residence is conveniently situated near local shopping centers and transportation options, ensuring easy access to essential services and amenities.
Levels of Care
The community offers several levels of care tailored to meet the diverse needs of its residents. Independent Supportive Living allows residents to flourish in a supportive environment with various suite sizes, promoting social interaction. Assisted Living, located on the newly renovated 3rd and 4th floors, provides professional support and care in spacious bachelor and one-bedroom suites. Memory Care employs the Possibilities by Baycrest™ model, offering highly personalized care in secure accommodations with dedicated dining spaces and outdoor patios.
Accommodation Options
Accommodations at the community include a variety of suite sizes designed for accessibility and comfort. The layout promotes ease of movement, with features that cater to the needs of older adults. Each suite is equipped with essential amenities to ensure a comfortable living environment.
Support Services
Support services at the residence include medication management, injections and vaccinations, wound dressing, blood work and lab services, assessments, X-rays, and ECGs. Residents have access to 24-hour RN/RPN support, ensuring that healthcare needs are met promptly and effectively. The community also employs a team of healthcare experts, including physicians, nurses, social workers, kinesiologists, geriatric psychiatrists, pharmacists, and chiropodists.
Amenities
The community features a range of amenities designed to enhance the resident experience. These include a warm, salt-water therapeutic swimming pool, an exercise room with professionally led classes, a library/reading room with books in multiple languages, and a creative arts studio for various artistic activities. Additionally, there is a greenhouse for horticultural activities and relaxation. Safety features include smoke detectors, fire alarms, and emergency response systems throughout the facility.
Activities
Baycrest Terraces offers extensive programming with over 100 monthly activities aimed at promoting optimal health and well-being. Activities include poetry groups, creative arts, discussion groups, book clubs, concerts, entertainment, drum circles, movies, games, and educational lectures. The community also hosts intergenerational groups and pet therapy sessions, ensuring a diverse range of options for residents to engage in.
Dining
The dining experience at the community is characterized by nutritious and delicious meals prepared by an innovative culinary team, adhering to Kosher dietary laws. Residents enjoy two meals daily in the main floor dining room, featuring brain- and heart-healthy options, with careful attention to individual dietary requirements, including allergies. A renovated lobby café offers a selection of aromatic coffees, teas, and light snacks, providing a welcoming space for socialization.
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Care Services at Baycrest Terraces
Care services provided by retirement homes are available through the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority
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Last modified on Aug 8, 2025