Aspira Heatherwood Retirement Living in St. Catharines offers a supportive environment where residents can receive assistance with daily tasks, such as bathing and dressing, as well as administration of drugs and other substances, all provided under the oversight of the Ontario College of Nurses and the RHRA licence S0448. The home's care team is dedicated to providing personalized support to meet the unique needs of each resident. With a range of care services available, including assistance with ambulation and continence care, residents can feel confident in their ability to maintain their independence. As you consider Aspira Heatherwood Retirement Living for your loved one, a tour or call can help clarify how their specific needs can be met and what life is like in this community.
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 Aspira Heatherwood Retirement Living 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
- 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 Aspira Heatherwood Retirement Living located?
- 113 Scott Street, St. Catharines, Ontario L2N 7L2.
- What care services does Aspira Heatherwood Retirement Living provide?
- Aspira Heatherwood Retirement Living is licensed to provide 9 regulated care services, including Bathing assistance, Personal hygiene, Mobility assistance, Continence care, Medication administration.
- Is Aspira Heatherwood Retirement Living licensed and inspected?
- Yes. Aspira Heatherwood Retirement Living holds RHRA licence #S0448. Ontario's Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority licenses, inspects, and publicly reports on every retirement home in the province.
- How do I contact Aspira Heatherwood Retirement Living?
- Request a callback or schedule a tour through this page. We connect you to Aspira Heatherwood Retirement Living 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
113 Scott Street, St. Catharines, Ontario L2N 7L2