FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Ivan Franko Homes started as a dream concept of founder Dr. Eugenia Pasternak in the late 1950s, to build a facility providing accommodations and high-quality, individualized care for elderly Canadians of Ukrainian descent in a home-like, traditional environment. Ivan Franko Homes’ has grown by leaps and bounds since it's inception and has taken the first steps to fulfilling our long-term vision of creating a 'Campus of Care’, featuring facilities and a highly effective scheme of services serving the seniors of our community by providing a variety of different options, including long-term care, assisted living, independent self-contained apartments and senior day programs, with the necessary complex of services to uphold and maintain every resident’s choice of high-quality, individualized care in a home-like, traditional Ukrainian ethno-cultural environment.

Ivan Franko Homes believes in the dignity and worth of the resident and in the right of all residents to live their lives to their fullest extent. We value partnering with our residents, families and the community. 

We strive towards excellence in everything

that we do. 

 Ivan Franko Homes is a not-for-profit charitable organization that serves the seniors in our community. Our charitable number is 119275014RR0001. See our "How to Support" page. 

• You can accompany our residents to programs and appointments. 
• Our residents enjoy one-on-one visits.
• There are many programs you can be involved in: playing/calling bingo, helping during special events, reading books or showing videos. Your choice! 
• Please share/develop/improve your talent with us. Seniors are a great audience. 
• We welcome new programs! 

1. Complete a volunteer form
2. If over the age of 18, you must obtain a vulnerable sector police check. If you reside in the region of Toronto, you will be required to pick up a special form from us beforehand  
3. To volunteer at Ivan Franko Home, Toronto please complete a mandatory 2-step tuberculosis test with your family doctor.
4. If have any questions please call 416-239-7364 (Toronto) or 905-820-0573 (Mississauga)

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

Please view program and events page

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.