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WoodGreen Community Services

Community Care and Wellness Unit, Danforth

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Description

Seniors Wellness and Aging, Assisted Living Services (ALS) and Home and Cluster Care Services

Full range of support programs to enable independent community living; support services include:

  • personal care support - assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, other personal hygiene
  • homemaking such as laundry, light housekeeping, grocery shopping
  • meal preparation
  • medication reminder and assistance (prescribed/pre-measured medications)
  • 24-hour staffing which can respond to emergencies (except 9 Haldon Ave)
  • social/recreational programs at some sites
  • Cluster Care -- similar services for seniors living in group settings (6 sites)
  • Cluster Care settings include a female-only residence, Chinese-language residences, English-language residences

Home at Last

  • hospital discharge program for seniors to provide safe transition from hospital to home

Michael Garron to Home (MGH2Home)

  • enhanced 90-day partnership program providing personal support worker (PSW), nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy support from Michael Garron Hospital discharge to home

Respite Care

  • personal support workers provide relief to caregivers who support seniors in their home

Home Support

  • personal support workers provide household support for seniors living at home

Right Place of Care

  • personal care, security checks, light meal preparation and medication reminders for seniors living at home

Meals on Wheels

  • volunteers deliver both hot and frozen meals to seniors
  • safety checks upon meal delivery

Caregiver Support and Wellness

  • registered social workers work with caregivers both individually and/or in groups to enhance their well-being
  • explore self-care strategies, engage in creative activities, and connect with other caregivers and community resources

Exercise and Falls Prevention

  • group exercises and falls prevention classes for seniors and people with disabilities living in the community

Seniors Day Programs

  • recreational and therapeutic activities for older adults who are physically frail, socially isolated, have chronic health issues, memory loss and other cognitive impairments
  • on-site support services include nursing, foot care, behavioural response and personal care

Transportation

  • senior-friendly rides for those unable to use public transportation to day programs, medical appointments and group shopping trips
  • also available to accompany seniors to medical appointments
  • services provided in partnership with Toronto Ride

Visiting and Safety Services

  • volunteers visit seniors for companionship and social support, safety checks
Eligibility
Seniors 55 years and older including seniors with disabilities or developmental delays, and seniors who are socially isolated or have a history of mental illness


Former East York northern limits (north) to Lake Shore Blvd E (south), Bayview Ave/Don Valley Pkwy (west) to Victoria Park Ave (east); catchment may vary for different programs, call for details
Application Process
Call or email Central Intake at 416-572-3575 or [email protected]
Office
416-572-3575
Website
Visit Website
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
815 Danforth Ave, Main Floor
Toronto, ON, M4J 1L2
Canada
Languages
English, Other - Services may be available in other languages
Fees
Vary for services, call for details
Documents Required
No documents required
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance; Easy access to elevator; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door; Street parking - not designated
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Last Updated On
February 13, 2025
Address
815 Danforth Ave, Main Floor
Toronto, ON, M4J 1L2
Cross street: Donlands Ave and Danforth Ave
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Hours of Operation
Mon
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Service Area(s)
Toronto Downtown