Sunnyside Supported Living
Living in Sunnyside Supported Living
Sunnyside Supported Living is an apartment building in Kitchener for older adults who require some assistance to live independently. Sunnyside Supported Living is located in the Stanley Park area of Kitchener and has 30 one-bedroom or two-bedroom units. It is located on the Sunnyside Campus, with amenities and services like the Sunnyside Wellness Centre just a few steps away.
Supported Living offers housing for low-income older adults, with supports and services to help them to continue to live independently.
Services
Services may include:
- Personal care
- Housekeeping
- Medication reminders
- Security checks
- Preparing light meals
- Hot lunches
- Social activities
- Access to Sunnyside Wellness Centre
To find out more about the services offered, call 519-893-8494, extension 6057
Who is Eligible?
You may qualify to live in Supported Living if you:
- Have a valid health card
- Are at least 60 years old, or 55 if you are receiving services for mental health
- Qualify for rent subsidy (see costs below)
- Need help with personal care, laundry, meal preparation, medication reminders, housekeeping or need 24-hour on-site support to be available
- Qualify for a rent geared to income housing through Waterloo Regional Housing
How to Apply
To apply to live in Sunnyside Supported Living, please call Ontario Health @Home (formerly Home and Community Care Support Services) at 519-310-2222. They will determine if you are eligible for the supports offered in Sunnyside Supported Living.
Virtual Tour
See what Sunnyside Supported Living has to offer in this quick video tour.
Cost
Sunnyside Supported Living is a rent-subsidized program. To be eligible to live in Supported Living, you will need to apply with Waterloo Region Housing to have your rent lowered. If you qualify, the rent you pay would be up to 30 percent of what you earn per month. Services like cable, telephone and the emergency pendant system are extra.
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