Baycrest Terraces

Welcome to Baycrest Terraces

Baycrest Terraces is a global leader in geriatric residential living, healthcare, research, innovation, and education.

At Baycrest Terraces, residents can thrive in their later years, enjoying unmatched health care, social activities, and cultural programs that enhance physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual health. Our uniquely supportive and inclusive community offers a life of purpose, inspiration, and fulfillment, informed by Baycrest’s ground-breaking aging and brain health research and sector-leading innovations.

Our Community Care Principles

Whole-Person Approach

We support the whole person with physical, mental, and spiritual care, backed by research, education, and intergenerational interactions.

Geriatric Specialists

Our staff is renowned for delivering exceptional medical services.

Recreational Programming

Our programs enable residents to achieve quality of life and peak health through meaningful participation in recreation and leisure activities.

Research

Our care programs are based on world-class research by Baycrest through the Rotman Research Institute, with over 100 years of successful care for older adults.

Dining Experience

Food Services

Our innovative culinary team creates memorable dining experiences with nutritious and delicious food based on Kosher dietary laws. We serve two meals daily in the main floor dining room, featuring brain- and heart-healthy items, and we pay careful attention to each resident’s dietary requirements, including allergies.

Café

Our renovated lobby café offers a selection of aromatic coffees and teas, along with delicious light snacks, making it a perfect place to meet friends and family or take a break.

Health and Wellness Centre

Our on-site Health and Wellness Centre is fully staffed with healthcare experts and offers numerous services, open seven days a week.

Services Provided:

• Injections and vaccinations

• Wound dressing

• Medication management

• Blood work and lab services

• Assessments, X-rays, and ECGs

• 24-hour RN/RPN access

Health Experts on Staff:

• Physicians

• Nurses

• Social Workers

• Kinesiologist

• Geriatric Psychiatrist

• Pharmacist

• Chiropodist

Extensive Programming Choices

We offer more than 100 monthly programs to promote optimal health, catering to residents' physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and cultural needs. Our collaborations with the Rotman Research Institute help develop our programs.

Activities Include:

• Poetry group, creative arts, discussion groups, book clubs

• Concerts, entertainment, drum circle, movies, games

• Musical/drama groups, educational lectures, pet therapy, gardening

• Intergenerational groups

Amenities

Swimming Pool

A warm, salt-water therapeutic pool for aquatic programs and recreational swimming, contributing to strength, balance, fall prevention, pain management, and general wellness.

Exercise Room

Professionally led classes and self-directed exercises for all fitness levels, with customized fitness regimes by certified senior fitness instructors.

Library/Reading Room

Books in multiple languages, two monthly book clubs, and borrowing from the Baycrest library.

Creative Arts Studio

Ceramics, knitting, crocheting, beading, flower-pressing, painting, needlework, and more.

Greenhouse

Ideal for horticultural activities and relaxation.

Comfort and Safety

• Smoke detectors, fire alarms, and sprinkler systems in all apartments and throughout the facility

• Emergency response buttons in key areas of the building

• Security cameras throughout the building and dedicated security officers patrolling daily

Additional Services

Unisex Beauty Salon

Haircuts, blow dries, mini manicures, perms, color, beard trims, and waxing, with hairstyling services available in residents' suites.

Synagogue (Orthodox and Reform)

Two congregations: Beth Abraham Joseph (Orthodox) with daily and holiday services, and Beth Chavura (Reform) with Saturday morning and special holiday services. Conservative synagogue services are also available on the main campus.

Transportation

A complimentary shuttle bus runs throughout the day around the entire Baycrest campus, with schedules available at the concierge desk. The TTC Community Bus Service travels to local shopping centers and destinations, including Lawrence Plaza Square and Bathurst & Wilson Plaza, with accessibility for walkers, wheelchairs, and scooters.

Technology and Innovation

Amazon Echo Show

Voice-controlled device for music, information, alarms, smart home control, phone calls, messages, and more (available on the Memory Care Floor).

Sentinare by AltumView

Smart sensor monitoring daily activities, fall detection, and recognizing abnormal behaviors in real-time (available on the Memory Care Floor).

Baycrest@Home via Uniper

Technology enabling access to clinical expertise, recreational programming, and caregiver support directly to the client.

TrueLoo®

Smart toilet analyzing human waste for health insights (available on the Memory Care Floor).

Motion-activated Underbed Lights

Provides soft illumination when movement is detected around the bed area (available on the Memory Care Floor).

Real-Time Location System (RTLS)

In-room pull cord station or personal resident pendant for requesting assistance, with staff receiving and responding to requests.

Cubigo

Digital platform connecting residents to staff and family, keeping residents updated on news and daily itineraries.

Tovertafel

Interactive games console projecting engaging games onto a table surface, responding to hand movements (available on the Memory Care Floor).

Living Options

Independent Supportive Living

Flourish in a supportive community with various suite sizes to choose from, promoting social interaction and personal comfort.

Assisted Living

Located on the newly renovated 3rd and 4th floors, offering professional support and care with spacious bachelor and one-bedroom suites.

Memory Care

Employing the Possibilities by Baycrest™ model for highly personalized care in spacious accommodations, with a secure outdoor patio and dedicated dining space.

Conclusion

At Baycrest Terraces, our mission is to lead the charge in introducing cutting-edge residential and health care delivery models tailored to meet the unique needs of older adults and their families. From fostering meaningful connections to providing engaging activities and ensuring top-notch safety measures, we are committed to improving each resident’s quality of life through innovative technology and compassionate care.