The Birmingham Retirement Community in Mount Forest offers a range of care services to support residents' daily needs, including assistance with bathing and assistance with personal hygiene, as part of its comprehensive care approach. As a holder of RHRA licence T0536, the community is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for its residents. With a team of healthcare professionals, including members of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, residents can receive the medical attention they require. By taking a tour of the community, families can gain a better understanding of how the Birmingham Retirement Community can support their loved one's unique needs and provide them with the care and support they require.
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 Birmingham Retirement Community 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
- Feeding assistance
- Assistance with feeding
- 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 Birmingham Retirement Community located?
- 356A Birmingham Street E., Mount Forest, Ontario N0G 2L2.
- What care services does Birmingham Retirement Community provide?
- Birmingham Retirement Community is licensed to provide 11 regulated care services, including Bathing assistance, Personal hygiene, Mobility assistance, Feeding assistance, Continence care.
- Is Birmingham Retirement Community licensed and inspected?
- Yes. Birmingham Retirement Community holds RHRA licence #T0536. Ontario's Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority licenses, inspects, and publicly reports on every retirement home in the province.
- How do I contact Birmingham Retirement Community?
- Request a callback or schedule a tour through this page. We connect you to Birmingham Retirement Community 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
356A Birmingham Street E., Mount Forest, Ontario N0G 2L2