The Shores of Port Credit in Mississauga offers a range of care services to support residents' daily needs, including assistance with bathing and dementia care programs. As a holder of RHRA licence T0607, the home is committed to providing high-quality care. The care team is dedicated to helping residents with various aspects of daily living, from personal hygiene to ambulation, and also provides administration of drugs or other substances as needed. Residents can also rely on the home for provision of meals and other essential services. With a focus on supporting the unique needs of each resident, The Shores of Port Credit aims to create a comfortable and supportive environment. Taking a tour will help clarify how the home's services and care approach can meet the specific needs of your loved one.
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 The Shores of Port Credit 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
- Dementia care
- Dementia care program
- 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 The Shores of Port Credit located?
- 280 Lakeshore Road W., Mississauga, Ontario L5H 0A5.
- What care services does The Shores of Port Credit provide?
- The Shores of Port Credit is licensed to provide 11 regulated care services, including Bathing assistance, Personal hygiene, Mobility assistance, Continence care, Medication administration.
- Is The Shores of Port Credit licensed and inspected?
- Yes. The Shores of Port Credit holds RHRA licence #T0607. Ontario's Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority licenses, inspects, and publicly reports on every retirement home in the province.
- How do I contact The Shores of Port Credit?
- Request a callback or schedule a tour through this page. We connect you to The Shores of Port Credit 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
280 Lakeshore Road W., Mississauga, Ontario L5H 0A5