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 Serenity-Barrie 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
- 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 Serenity-Barrie located?
- 410 Hurst Drive, Barrie, Ontario L4N 6N1.
- What care services does Serenity-Barrie provide?
- Serenity-Barrie is licensed to provide 9 regulated care services, including Bathing assistance, Personal hygiene, Mobility assistance, Medication administration, Meals provided.
- Is Serenity-Barrie licensed and inspected?
- Yes. Serenity-Barrie holds RHRA licence #N0418. Ontario's Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority licenses, inspects, and publicly reports on every retirement home in the province.
- How do I contact Serenity-Barrie?
- Request a callback or schedule a tour through this page. We connect you to Serenity-Barrie 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
410 Hurst Drive, Barrie, Ontario L4N 6N1