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Forestview Retirement Residence

537 Finch Avenue West, Toronto, ON M2R 0A8

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6.5
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11 reviews
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11 reviews
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Anonymous

Child of resident/client

4.0 out of 5 stars

"Overall a nice community

There are a few improvements that could be made, but in terms of care that they are providing our loved one and the facility they have, it is very good.

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Forestview Retirement Residence

Forestview Retirement Residence in Toronto, ON is one of senior living communities in the area. To find the right community for your needs and budget, connect with one of A Place For Mom’s local senior living advisors for free, expert advice.

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living


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for Forestview Retirement Residence

6.5 out of 10
Review Score11 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
3.9
Cleanliness
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
Care Services
3.0
Staff
3.6
Meals & Dining
3.3
Activities
2.8
Value for Cost
3.9

A Place for Mom has scored Forestview Retirement Residence with 6.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 0 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Forestview Retirement Residence has 11 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.9 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 10/2/24

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Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

October 2, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

"Overall a nice community

There are a few improvements that could be made, but in terms of care that they are providing our loved one and the facility they have, it is very good.

SO

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 30, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for Forestview Retirement Residence

It took me a long time to adjust his health plan while he was there. There was a lot of turnover with their health and wellness manager role. The rest of the services were fine. When he had an episode with his dementia they kicked him out of the residence even though I was willing to pay to move him to the assisted living floor. Their demands for the move was to have 24 hour PSW care and a guard on the assisted living floor. I would not recommend to a friend or others. I picked Forestview with the intention to move him to assisted living floor but they gave me no options to work with when he declined.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 16, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0

Overall I am pleased

I visited quite a few facilities and what stands out most is the mix of people. I saw elders from all ethnic groups in the facility. I think people from different backgrounds would feel comfortable here. I think the staff could encourage the residents more to participate in the activities that they have provided. I would recommend Forestview to others looking.

anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 30, 2022

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Overall pleased

The staff is incredibly friendly and caring. They go out of their way to help and make the residents comfortable. The staff in the kitchen are my favorite. They are wonderful to my dad. They really got to know him and his habits. The only complaint is administrative support. I have had to do some chasing. I initiated the transfer to switch family doctor and it took 3 months and still transfer is. Or complete.

MING L

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 13, 2021

1.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
1.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

WORST EXPERIENCE EVER

I have lost all my trust in this place.

David

Independent Living

Family/friend

March 2, 2021

4.5 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Beautiful independent home

We chose Forestview because it was an Adventist home and they keep kosher. We liked that it was a mixed community. In non covid times, they have fantastic activities. The halls are beautiful and bright and the art is lovely. They had a really nice facility overlooking a forest valley, it is stunning. There is nothing really walking distance, but there is a lot of independence offered. The staff were very respectful of freedom of the residents and it was a good experience. I would recommend to others looking.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

December 5, 2019

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

I had a pleasant tour of Forestview. Attractive decor and roomy bright dining room and various activity rooms. A nice variety of activities I would enjoy in the monthly program. The resident studio and 1 bedroom apts. I viewed were a good size for the price. The building faces a treed ravine and is in a quiet area.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

September 12, 2019

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Tough Decision

The most difficult decision to make is when we were told that our loved one could not come home after her recovery at the hospital. We never knew that we would have to bring her to an Assisted Living retirement home. With the dementia we know it was no longer safe to go home alone. We were completely clueless on assisted living retirement homes. After doing multiple tours of other retirement homes, we looked at Forestview. We were so impressed with staff, cleanliness of all the facilities. The rooms were all well lit. We actually felt as if we were is a hotel. From the entrance to the Country Kitchen to the Bistro. We decided that this was the place for our loved one. We wanted to give Forestview a try for at least 3 months to see if our shy, non English speaking mother would thrive in this environment. This shy mom, loves the staff, engages in some activities. Who knew she would love to paint! The staff has even learned a few words in Italian! We are very happy to see her happy.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

May 7, 2019

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

An exceptional community, everything you could want for your loved ones. Our tour staff [name removed], was wonderful, she addressed all our questions & concerns in our next step for transition. All floors, dining areas, reception area were immaculate in care. The corridors leading up to the room all had support rails on the walls to assist the residence. The residence were all smiles as we walked through the doors, not over crowed, and she knew all the residents by name. This is on the top of our list for next steps. Thank you.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

January 25, 2019

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0

Beautiful place with state of the art facilities and luxury for residents. But too pricey on a day to day basis and too isolating for the location for public transportation. Although I would choose this place if it were me and my partner moving in, because the views are amazing and the staff very welcoming!

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

February 7, 2018

3.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0

This home looks like it will be very good once completed. Some suites will have a lovely view of the ravine. Good programming and food choices. Rated 3 only because I haven’t actually seen the building - completion mid March.

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