Vacancies at Sunnybrook Veterans’ centre

Sunnybrook Veterans Centre

Eldercare Home Health was recently contacted by the Friends of Sunnybrook, a group whose members have a veteran family member currently residing at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre and wish to advocate on behalf of other WWII and Korean vets still out in the community.

These vets may need long term care, but are not aware that there is currently no wait list at the Centre.

In fact there are more than 40 available beds in both nursing home level and continuing complex care.

Below you’ll find a copy of the letter. Learn more about Sunnybrook and how to apply:

April 20, 2015

To: Canadian Veterans of WWII and Korea

Re: Available beds at Sunnybrook for veterans needing long term care

Sunnybrook Veterans Centre in Toronto is the flagship residence for those who served our country during WWII and Korea.

As family members of veterans currently residing at Sunnybrook, we are writing to let you know that should you require long term care, there is currently no wait list. Eligible veterans are being accepted immediately and are able to make Sunnybrook their home.

There are both nursing home and complex continuing care beds currently available in both K and L Wings.

Sunnybrook is a wonderful residence for veterans, both male and female. Registered nurses look after residents at Sunnybrook, and the ratio of nurses to residents is excellent. The caring, personal attention from nursing staff, doctors, physiotherapists and occupational therapists is augmented by the many recreational programs offered in art, music, ceramics, horticulture, photography and woodworking. There are always lots of activities to keep you busy. Daily live entertainment in Warriors Hall is enjoyed equally by residents and their families. The beautiful garden with numerous ponds and waterfalls offers a tranquil backdrop for summer barbeques or just relaxing with nature.

Sunnybrook was built just for veterans, and the residents enjoy the camaraderie that comes from sharing similar history and military backgrounds with other vets. The atmosphere of the facility reflects the reverence and support that is offered from all in the community.

One resident’s wife writes: “The Veterans Residence is part of the history of WW2 and the Korean War. It serves and honours our Canadian Veterans. Just look at the mural of Flanders Fields in the Lobby. The individual uniforms, the pictures of the air planes, the history of the Great Escape, the log books…all donated with the express purpose of honouring and remembering our Veterans. Students come here to learn and engage with veterans. To see the living history of WW2 and the Korean war. Cadets. Different organizations sponsor special days. The Scottish Highlanders play their pipes. This is what Sunnybrook Veterans Residence means to our community at large. “

If you would like to take a video tour of Sunnybrook, please go on-line and and click on “watch a video tour of our facility” or call 416-480-6100 ext. 7373 to arrange a tour.

Application for admission is done through Veterans Affairs Canada. Please call 1-866-522-2122.

We look forward to you joining our amazing family of veterans already calling Sunnybrook their home!

Sincerely,
Friends of Sunnybrook Veterans
friendsofsunnybrookveterans@bell.net

Eldercare Home Health provides supplementary care at Sunnybrook

Sunnybrook provides a wonderful environment for seniors who have served for Canada. We often provide care for Veterans who’s family’s feel that they would benefit from additional care.

Eldercare Home Health is a Veterans Affairs Canada Authorized Provider

If you have a family member who resides at Sunnybrook and who you’d like to arrange supplementary care for, please feel free to contact us to learn more about how we can help. Call 416 482-8292.