V!VA Whitby Shores Retirement Community, situated in Whitby, holds a licence from the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority under licence ID T0556, ensuring a standard of care is met for its residents. The community offers various care services, including assistance with bathing and administration of drugs, to support the daily needs of its residents. With a range of services available, from assistance with personal hygiene to provision of meals, residents can receive the support they require to maintain their independence. As you consider V!VA Whitby Shores Retirement Community for your loved one, a tour or call will 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 V!VA Whitby Shores 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
- 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 V!VA Whitby Shores Retirement Community located?
- 51 Whitby Shores Greenway, Whitby, Ontario L1N 0M5.
- What care services does V!VA Whitby Shores Retirement Community provide?
- V!VA Whitby Shores Retirement Community is licensed to provide 10 regulated care services, including Bathing assistance, Personal hygiene, Mobility assistance, Continence care, Medication administration.
- Is V!VA Whitby Shores Retirement Community licensed and inspected?
- Yes. V!VA Whitby Shores Retirement Community holds RHRA licence #T0556. Ontario's Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority licenses, inspects, and publicly reports on every retirement home in the province.
- How do I contact V!VA Whitby Shores Retirement Community?
- Request a callback or schedule a tour through this page. We connect you to V!VA Whitby Shores 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
51 Whitby Shores Greenway, Whitby, Ontario L1N 0M5