Service type: Housing, Seniors, Health & Wellness, Disability
Eligibility: WoodGreen units: Seniors 59+ who require support with daily living activities in two or more areas. Fife House independent units: Individuals 16+ living with HIV/AIDS who receive Fife House support services. Fife House Transitional Housing program: Individuals 16+ living with HIV/AIDS with a history of unstable housing or being unhoused.
Location: 490 Sherbourne St., Toronto, ON
Building description
This residence is designed to accommodate both seniors in need of moderate supports and people living with HIV/AIDS.The site is fully Rent-Geared-to-Income and offers 112 units with bachelor, one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts.
It also hosts an 11-unit transitional housing program for individuals living with HIV/AIDSwho are seeking more permanent housing. Working in partnership, WoodGreen provides supportive housing services to senior residents, while Fife House supports clients living with HIV/AIDS. WoodGreen also serves as property manager for the building.
Eligibility
WoodGreen units: seniors 59+ who require support with daily living activities in two or more areas. Fife House Independent units: individuals 16+ living with HIV/AIDS who receive Fife House support services. Fife House Transitional Housing program: Individuals 16+ living with HIV/AIDS with a history of unstable housing or being unhoused.
Support services offered in this location:
Personal Care Support (assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, other personal hygiene)
Home Assistance (laundry, light housekeeping, grocery shopping)
Meal Preparation
Medication Reminder/Assistance
24-Hour staff who can respond to emergencies
Social recreational programs
Cluster Care services
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