Chartwell Whispering Pines Retirement Residence in Barrie offers a supportive environment where residents can receive assistance with daily tasks, such as bathing and dressing, as well as administration of drugs or other substances. The residence is authorized to provide these services under its RHRA licence, number N0060. Residents can also benefit from access to medical and nursing services provided by qualified professionals, including members of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and the College of Nurses of Ontario. As you consider Chartwell Whispering Pines for your loved one, a tour or call can help clarify how the residence's care services and supportive community can meet their unique needs and provide a comfortable living arrangement.
A retirement home is licensed and regulated by Ontario's RHRA. It is different from long-term care. Residents typically live in their own suite and receive the care services listed below as needed.
About this home
This is what Chartwell Whispering Pines Retirement Residence is licensed by the RHRA to provide. The full official phrasing is included for each item.
- Bathing assistance
- Assistance with bathing
- Personal hygiene
- Assistance with personal hygiene
- Mobility assistance
- Assistance with ambulation
- Continence care
- Medication administration
- Administration of drugs or another substance
- Meals provided
- Provision of a meal
- Dressing assistance
- Assistance with dressing
- Pharmacy services
- Any service that a member of the Ontario College of Pharmacists provides while engaging in the practice of pharmacy
- Physician services
- Any service that a member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario provides while engaging in the practice of medicine
- Nursing services
- Any service that a member of the College of Nurses of Ontario provides while engaging in the practice of nursing
What to ask when you call
A short list of plain questions families have found useful. Save them before you pick up the phone.
- 01.Is there a current vacancy, and what is the wait time?
- 02.What is included in the base monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- 03.How is care reassessed if needs change over time?
- 04.What does a typical day look like for a resident?
- 05.Can we visit, and can my parent stay overnight as a trial?
Common questions
- Where is Chartwell Whispering Pines Retirement Residence located?
- 140 Letitia Street, Barrie, Ontario L4N 1P5.
- What care services does Chartwell Whispering Pines Retirement Residence provide?
- Chartwell Whispering Pines Retirement Residence is licensed to provide 10 regulated care services, including Bathing assistance, Personal hygiene, Mobility assistance, Continence care, Medication administration.
- Is Chartwell Whispering Pines Retirement Residence licensed and inspected?
- Yes. Chartwell Whispering Pines Retirement Residence holds RHRA licence #N0060. Ontario's Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority licenses, inspects, and publicly reports on every retirement home in the province.
- How do I contact Chartwell Whispering Pines Retirement Residence?
- Request a callback or schedule a tour through this page. We connect you to Chartwell Whispering Pines Retirement Residence within 24 hours and stay on hand to help with your decision. Home for Seniors earns a small referral fee from the home if a resident moves in - at no cost to you. For urgent placement help, dial 211 (Ontario) for free senior care navigation.
- What is the difference between a retirement home and long-term care?
- A retirement home is a privately-paid residence licensed by Ontario's RHRA. Residents typically live in their own suite and receive selected care services as needed. Long-term care (LTC) is publicly funded by the Ministry of Health and is for people with higher 24-hour care needs; LTC has different licensing, waitlists, and cost rules.
Where it is
140 Letitia Street, Barrie, Ontario L4N 1P5