FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

An assisted living residence offers housing, hospitality services and personal assistance to seniors who live independently but require some help with daily activities. The residence provides a safe environment within a home-like setting and features common areas. 

We offer a unique lifestyle in a warm, 

home-like Ukrainian setting. It is composed 

of a 2 and 3-storey building on a 10-acre site, with 23 private rooms and 45 apartments (bachelor, 1 and 2-bedroom).

• All private bathrooms
• Walk-in showers (op)
• Convenient kitchenettes 
• Walk-in closets in all apartments and some renovated private rooms
• Thermostat control
• All apartments include private balcony or patio
• All rooms and apartments include emergency call bells in bedrooms and bathrooms

• Personal assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing and other activities
• Medication management 
• 24-hour emergency response service
• Bi-weekly laundering of towels, bed linens and personal laundry
• Trash removal
• Weekly housekeeping

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Meals are elective and are served 3 times daily, depending on package. Afternoon coffee/tea service and an evening snack are also provided.

Yes, visitors are allowed. There are no set visiting hours. Please note that visiting during meals is discouraged so as to not distract residents. Visitors wishing to stay overnight should notify supervisor in the office.  

Yes. You are renting an unfurnished apartment unless you request some furniture. We can accommodate your request at 

a small additional fee. 

No. The Home Physician is available onsite every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and on call. Personal Support Workers are available 24/7.  

No, you do not have to sign a lease. 

However, residents are required to sign a Tenancy Agreement before moving in.

Ivan Franko Home does not allow pets to reside with residents in the Home. Pets are welcome during visiting hours only.  Residents who enjoy interaction with pets may also participate in the pet therapy program.

Yes, this would be arranged privately by family, as well as cable and internet service.

It depends on the package you choose. No security deposit is required. Residents are asked to pay for the 1st and last month.

A Long-Term Care residence provides housing, hospitality, personal assistance and 24 hour professional nursing care for seniors unable to care for themselves. 

 All admission and waitlist timing are managed and operated through the Toronto Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). To apply to our home you, or someone on your behalf, must complete a placement application form, after which a Care Coordinator will be assigned to conduct an assessment to determine your eligibility for long-term care. Once a spot becomes available, you will be contacted by your Care Coordinator and will have 24 hours to consent to the admission. For more information, contact the Central Local Health Integration Network at 905-895-1240 or 416-222-2241 or email central.lhin@lhins.on.ca 

Yes. Ivan Franko Homes are accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF International).

The Ministry of Long Term Care sets the rates for accommodation according to a resident’s class of accommodation.

Ivan Franko Home, Toronto, provides shared washrooms located in the corridors of each floor. 

3-4 residents share, maybe less as not all residents use the washroom.

  Yes 

All rooms are furnished with:

• A hospital bed, pillows and bed linen
• A comfortable mattress with waterproof cover
• Adjustable bed rails
• Guest chair
• Night table and lamp
• Laundry bags
• Garbage can
• Dresser
• Closet

  Any necessary personal belongings. 

For further information contact Administration office. 

Yes, at an additional charge.

  Air conditioning is available in common areas such as dining rooms and lounges. 

Air conditioning can be installed in individual rooms if requested.

Yes.