Ehatare Retirement Home

You apply directly with the residence, and the application asks for a physician's medical assessment completed shortly before move-in plus a chest X-ray taken within 90 days. Line those up with your doctor ahead of time.

It was built by the Estonian Relief Committee to serve the aging Estonian population. The retirement home is for seniors 65 and older who are ambulatory and can care for themselves.

The retirement home offers private and semi-private rooms with a doctor on call and nursing staff for emergencies, while the nursing home wing has 32 long-term-care beds with nursing and personal care around the clock. Long-term-care admission is arranged through Ontario Health atHome rather than by applying to the residence directly.

Yes, the residence asks you to call ahead to reserve a tour. Tours run during office hours, so you need to book in advance rather than dropping in.

The residence charges standard fees and subsidies may be available for eligible residents. Ask the office what assistance you might qualify for when you call.