Special Features:

Shaya Retirement House is a very cozy house with maximum capacity of 12 residents. It is a real home away from home. A unique environment with a family atmosphere.


  1. Residence Information:
  2. Staffing:
  3. Health Services:
  4. Accommodation:
  5. Dining Services:
  6. Amenities and Activities:
  7. Services included in Fee:
  8. Rental Information:




1- Residence Information:

12 years in operation. On: 16th Avenue between Yonge and Bayview St. Last decorated in 2006, Handrails in hallways. 3 floors, 1 elevator. Wheelchair accessible. Central PA system. Funding base: Corporate/For profit. Owned and managed by: Farzaneh ABRAVANI and Mohammad PETGAR. Average Waiting Period: Less than 2 weeks. Average Age: 80. Can accommodate physically challenged people (wheelchair accessible). Smoking allowed (outside building only). Visiting Hours: Daytime only. Languages: English, Hungarian and Persian. Will accept Public guardian and Trustee clients. Main doors of facility secured/Locked at night only. Crisis team/disaster plan in place. Close to: Public Transit, Shopping, Churches, Synagogues, Senior’s Centre, Library, Major Highway, York Central Hospital.


2- Staffing:

Available Staff / Services: Pharmacy, Music Therapy / Exercise Sessions, ,Games, Hobbies, Visiting MD (every 2 weeks), can retain own MD, Hair Dresser / Esthetician, 24 hour Nursing Staff. External Services such as CCAC etc. must be arranged by family / Resident.



3- Health Services:

Medication administration and/or supervision. Vitals monitored if required. Assistance with dressing available. Different levels of care available. Lab service (visiting. $15.00/visit). Residents can purchase outside resources and use agency of their choice. Clinic area for medical visits. Will help locate higher level of care if needed (family-centered care; staff and family work together to find a solution).


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4 - Accommodation:

Choice of suites available: semi-private(4) and private (8) rooms. In all suites: locks, storage, carpeting, window coverings, light fixtures, fire alarm, smoke detector, call bell and air conditioning (central). Some rooms have private washrooms, and some rooms share washrooms) with call bells, grab bars, tubs/showers with non-slip surfaces and elevated toilet seats. In suite cable TV provided by facility. Can have own phone number if resident arranges with Phone Company. Furnished suites are available. Restriction on electrical appliances: small appliances must be reviewed and approved by the management. Suites can be shared. Pets allowed (resident must be able to provide total care). All windows open.


5- Dining Services:

All meals included in fee and served in Dining Room daily. Sittings per meal: Breakfast: 1, Lunch, Dinner: 1. Guest Meals: Breakfast $10.00, Lunch $10.00, Dinner $10.00. Special Diets: Vegetarian, kosher, Low Salt and Diabetic. Tray service to room if ill avaliable (no charge as long as doctor orders) . 2 snack/ day. Party facilities. Open pantry. Residents are allowed to buy and store their own foods in the facility’s refrigerators.


6- Amenities and Activities:

Parking available (outdoor for visitors and residents). 2 lounge with: TV (1) , Piano (1), games (1) and books (1). Facility has a library. We have a barber/ hairdresser which visit upon senior’s request. Facilities of laundry room(s) (no cost). Facility provides newspaper delivery to individual suites. Mail delivered to resident. Recreation Facilities: craft room, card room and Gazebo. Recreational Programs: exercise, shopping, parties and day trips.

7- Services included in Fee:

Housekeeping: Weekly. Laundry: Linen, towel and personal. We provide transportation to medical appointments. 24-hour security. Nightly security checks. Cable TV. Utilities.

8- Rental Information:

Extra cost for 2nd person sharing suite ($3,800.00/month/couple for a large room with private washroom). Rent paid monthly. Payment Options: post-dated cheques. Rent increases indexed to inflation, annual for resident with 3 months notice given.
Will help resident move into facility ($25.00/hour). Short-term respite and trial stays available (both $85.00/Day)


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