Sunnyside Supportive Housing is an apartment building in Kitchener for older adults who need a small amount of help to live on their own.
A Provincewide Shutdown will be in effect from December 26, 2020 through January 23, 2021 to help control the spread of COVID-19 in Ontario. More information on the impact this has on Sunnyside Supportive Housing has been shared below. Please subscribe to our website to receive updates as they are posted.
All non-essential visits to Sunnyside Supportive Housing have been suspended while the Region of Waterloo is in the Red-Control level of the Province's pandemic response plan. Only essential visitors and caregivers are permitted. To connect with a tenant, please book a visit.
COVID-19 updates
Sunnyside Supportive Housing is not currently experiencing and outbreaks related to COVID-19.
A Provincewide Shutdown is in effect from beginning December 26, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. until January 23, 2021 to help control the spread of COVID-19 in Ontario. The shutdown involves additional restrictions to reinforce that Ontarians should stay home as much as possible to minimize the transmission of COVID-19 as cases continue to rise. All Ontarians are advised to stay home as much as possible with trips outside the home limited to necessities such as food, medication, medical appointments, or supporting vulnerable community members.
The shutdown creates a higher level of restrictions including enhanced precautions for congregate settings.
These restrictions include:
- General visitors are temporarily unable to visit
- Only visitors and caregivers deemed essential are permitted inside the building
- No more than two visitors may visit with a tenant at a time
- Essential caregivers/visitors are restricted to two individuals per resident at a time
- Tenants are strongly encouraged to limit outings to essential purposes only
These new measures are in place to support the health and safety of long-term care residents as the Region manages a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please be assured that staff are taking all measures to maintain the health and safety of tenants, residents and staff across the Sunnyside Campus. We will continue to provide updated information as soon as it is available.
If you have questions about this information, please call 519- 893-8494 extension 6247.
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The following preventative measures are in place to reduce the risk of COVID-19 in Sunnyside Supportive Housing. Additional precautions may be implemented if an outbreak is declared by Waterloo Region Public Health.
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New tenants |
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Ensuring the health and safety of everyone who lives in Sunnyside Supportive Housing requires that we take preventative measures for new tenants moving in to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In spite of the measures taken below, the Sunnyside Supportive Housing team will do its very best to get to know you, make you comfortable and help you pass the time. We look forward to continuing your care, introducing you to new neighbours, and providing you with opportunities to socialize safely where possible.
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Service Changes on the Sunnyside Campus |
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Hair Salon Reflections Beauty and Barber Shop is closed until further notice. Volunteer Services. Only volunteer services that are deemed essential will be employed, examples of this might include comfort care volunteers for end of life support. Care Conferences. In-person care conferences with people from outside of Sunnyside Home are on hold unless it is deemed essential. In these circumstances, these conferences will be done by phone or video call whenever possible. Attending Physicians/Nurse Practitioners. Physicians and Nurse Practitioners are still providing support to the Home however they will be adapting their rounds to minimize any potential exposure. Wherever possible they will be providing support remotely. Fabulous Finds Gift Shop. The Fabulous Finds Gift Shop is closed until further notice. Sunnyside Wellness Centre The Sunnyside Wellness Centre is open for physiotherapy services, hearing clinics and foot care by appointment only. All services other services have been suspended. This will remain until further notice. Convalescent Care and Respite Convalescent care and respite are not accepting new admissions at this time. Community Alzheimer Programs All day programs and overnight stay are open and operating at a lower capacity/ Additional safety measures in place. At this time, the dinner club remains closed. Young Onset Dementia Association The Young Onset Dementia Association (YODA) is open and operating at a reduced capacity. |
Living in Sunnyside Supportive Housing
Sunnyside Supportive Housing is in the Stanley Park area of Kitchener and has 30 one and two-bedroom units. It is located on Sunnyside Campus, with amenities and services like the Sunnyside Wellness Centre just a few steps away.
Supportive housing offers housing for low-income older adults, with supports and services to help them to continue to live independently.
How to apply |
You will need to apply to live in Sunnyside Supportive Housing in two parts:
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Services |
Services may include:
To find out more about the services offered, call 519-893-8494, extension 6247. |
Virtual tour |
See what Sunnyside Supportive Housing has to offer in this quick video tour. |
Who is eligible |
You may qualify to live in Supportive Housing if you:
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Cost |
Sunnyside Supportive Housing is a rent-subsidized program. To be eligible to live in Supportive Housing, 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 per cent of what you earn per month. Services like cable, telephone and the emergency pendant system are extra. |
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The following preventative measures are in place to reduce the risk of COVID-19 in Sunnyside Supportive Housing. Additional precautions may be implemented if an outbreak is declared by Waterloo Region Public Health:
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