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Four Elms Retirement Residence

1500 Steeles Avenue W., Thornhill, ON L4J4H6

7.0
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16 reviews
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Most of the residents here are in cliques. It's hard to meet people, partly due to Covid and most of the activities being cancelled.

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Four Elms Retirement Residence

Four Elms Retirement Residence is a community designed for assisted living that is located in the rustic town of Thornhill, Ontario. Four Elm Retirement Residence provides the finest in senior living and provides an individualized approach to each senior's physical condition and health level. Thornhill is an exciting place to live and is one of the best places for visiting loved ones.

Four Elm Retirement Residence is committed to meeting seniors unique needs in a spacious and safe setting. Four Elm Retirement Residence provides the finest in senior living by offering the best amenities for residents. This residence is on the forefront in senior hospitality and care by offering a wide variety of social amenities and accommodations such as:

  • A computer lounge for easy access to everything digital
  • Media room
  • A wellness centre to help stay on top of their nutrition
  • A fitness room to encourage social interaction and engage in physical activity
  • Library
  • Personal mailboxes to help residents identify themselves
  • A Bar and Bistro for good food and great conversations

Four Elms Retirement Residence is a proud and one of a kind community. Peace of mind can be obtained when you join our community. We invite you...

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A Place for Mom has scored Four Elms Retirement Residence with 7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 1 review in the last 2 years. Over all time, Four Elms Retirement Residence has 16 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.1 out of 5.
Overall Rating
3.1
Cleanliness
3.6
Friendliness
3.5
Care Services
3.1
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0
Activities
3.1
Value for Cost
3.1
A Place for Mom has scored Four Elms Retirement Residence with 7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 1 review in the last 2 years. Over all time, Four Elms Retirement Residence has 16 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.1 out of 5.
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1-16 of 16 reviews
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
February 1, 2024
4.0
Verified Review
My Experience
Most of the residents here are in cliques. It's hard to meet people, partly due to Covid and most of the activities being cancelled.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
3
Value for Cost
4
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
December 10, 2019
2.0
Very Disappointed
My mom moved in here in several months ago. She loves the nearby stores and shopping. When she arrived there were several items not working in her apartment . It’s stressful enough moving a senior and all these problems didn’t help. Now that things are in proper working order she’s happy in her apartment. It’s a shame Four Elms does not follow through with their activities. That is a big deal for seniors. Anything my mom is interested in is cancelled or no one shows up to lead the activity. There just aren’t enough employees or their time is not used properly. Four Elms is completely disorganized and poorly run. We were definitely sold a false bill of goods here. It’s such a shame as this could be a wonderful place if anyone cared enough to have fun and stimulating activities for these seniors.
Cleanliness
2.5
Friendliness
2
Value for Cost
2
Care Services
2
Activities
1
anonymous
Independent Living
August 30, 2018
2.0
Not friendly . Treat visitor like criminal
Care staff are rude.Not welcoming .Bad expérienced.
Cleanliness
1.5
Friendliness
1
Value for Cost
1
Care Services
1
Activities
2
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
February 15, 2018
4.0
Very nice building and rooms. Clean and bright. Good services.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Donna Smith - Family/friend
Independent Living
January 21, 2018
1.0
Verified Review
All that glitters is not gold!
Good if you have minimal care needs,for independent living. Place is beautiful and food is good. Stay away from memory care unit. Staff are tired and unengaged. Care is totally inconsistent and is dependent on u hiring and paying for an independent caregiver. No one ever got to know my Dad. I was glad when we left.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
1
Value for Cost
1
Care Services
1
Activities
3
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
January 15, 2018
4.0
Almost perfect. However for our situation, we really want a kitchen.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
November 17, 2017
4.0
Nice quiet location might be a possible choice for my father
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
September 6, 2017
2.0
The residence has good care and they are flexible but the decor is depressing and both the staff and the residents are not engaged.
Cleanliness
2
Friendliness
2
Value for Cost
2
Care Services
2
Activities
2
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
June 14, 2017
1.0
Verified Review
Stay away from memory care unit
May be good for independent living but stay away from the memory care unit which is always understaffed and residents are [Removed]. This results in minimal interactions with residents, rough treatment of residents and staff not skilled in dealing with dementia. Complaints go unheeded; I left because of the lack of care to my father.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
2
Value for Cost
1
Care Services
1
Activities
2
Sandra Anderson
Independent Living
June 2, 2017
4.0
Our feedback
So far, from what we see, Four Elms is a very nice clean, safe place for our Mother. The food is exceptional, and the PAW's have all been very nice and pleasant. We must name [Removed], these two ladies have been exceptional, and have met all of our expectations. They continue to smile, and greet us, as well as Mom, every time they meet. It has only been 4 days, and so far so good.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Ad - Family/friend
Independent Living
March 26, 2017
1.0
Keep Looking
We didn't feel this was the place for my dad. The nurses are friendly but didn't take the kind of care you would hope to experience. The doctor on staff is not useful at all. He doesn't even draw blood or look at the meds. I'm not sure what his purpose is there. If you don't hire a caregiver to spend time next to your loved one, you won't know if he ate that day or attended any activities. I would not recommend the Long Term care at Four Elms.
Cleanliness
2.5
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
2
Care Services
1
Activities
1
anonymous
Independent Living
November 10, 2016
2.0
not very pleasurable
even tho the home is being remodelled the atmosphere is very dark in appearance. the food we attempted to eat was not good at all. one had to ask for bread and the portions were quite small. if you wanted a soda it was at a cost of $1.00. all in all it was a gloomy atmosphere
Cleanliness
3.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
2
Care Services
2
Activities
2
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
October 24, 2016
5.0
This was our favourite facility because of the very close proximity to our current neighbourhood, spacious rooms and balcony facing the courtyard. Lovely to meet Bev who impressed me greatly with he very high ethical standards and authentic caring manner.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
May 16, 2016
4.5
Verified Review
Overall really nice
This is a lovely community with really great staff and nice people. I wish they would schedule a few more afternoon activities other than teas.... as my parents unlike most seniors are actually late risers and would prefer doing the brain gym and exercises etc... in the afternoon. The other thing I should mention is that they are 70% Jewish so the menu does tend to lean on the kosher side of things.
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
3.5
Jennifer - Family/friend
Independent Living
May 15, 2016
5.0
Verified Review
Great residence
The staff here are wonderful. The residence itself is a fabulous. I would recommend this residence to anyone.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
frances picciolo - Resident/client
Independent Living
August 21, 2015
4.5
Verified Review
try it you'll like and appreciate Four Elms
best decision we ever made in our lives, except having our children and loving each other. My husband has dementia following a lung operation to remove 1/3 of his lung due to cancer a year ago, and I am now his sole care giver except for bathing and shaving. The staff here are very thoughtful and kind and very knowledgeable in there work. Excellent serving staff and the food is imaginative and usually quite tasty, nothing is ever perfect but they are doing better daily! Some form of musical entertainment at least once a week and the happy hour is always entertaining and fun! There are number of activities and you can be as busy as you wish also various outings! Management staff is always there for you and the nursing staff is wonderful!
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
3.5
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Amenities
at Four Elms Retirement Residence

Healthcare Services

  • Medication Management
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Memory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Diabetic Care

Meals & Dining

  • Anytime Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Low / No Sodium
  • No Sugar
  • Room Service
  • Vegan
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Gluten-free
  • International Cuisine
  • Guest Meals
  • Meals Provided
  • Vegetarian

Room Amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Air Conditioned
  • Garden View
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Bar or Pub
  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro

Transportation & parking

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Covered Parking
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit

Pets

  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Computer or Media Center
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Meeting Room
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Barber Shop
  • Outside Patio
  • Central Fireplace
  • Main Street Shops
  • Library

Recreational areas

  • Billiards Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Game Room
  • Piano or Organ

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands

Activities

  • Walking Club
  • Resident Band or Musicians
  • Happy Hour
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Live Well Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Dances
  • Karaoke
  • Cooking Club
  • Gardening Club
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Book Club
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Montessori Programs
  • Other Religious Services
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • Tai Chi
  • Men's Club
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Current Events Club
  • Wii Bowling
  • Holiday Parties
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Trivia Games
  • Birthday Parties
  • Art Classes
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Bridge Club
  • Cooking Classes
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Activities On-site
  • Community Service Programs
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Wine Tasting

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