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. It 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.

Eligibility

You may be eligible 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 information about cost 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 such as cable, telephone and the emergency pendant system are extra.