A COMFORT LIFE REPORT:
Sagecare 147 Elder Street vs. The Dunfield Retirement Residence

SAGECARE 147 ELDER STREET

Sagecare 147 Elder Street brings to bear all the latest innovations and approaches in memory care building design and compassionate care, in a setting focused solely on dementia care. It’s a beautiful building both inside and out, and there’s also delicacy in the care given to residents here, administered by devoted staff, specially prepared and trained to help them. Over 20 years of experience is brought to bear in every nuance of living here.

THE DUNFIELD RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

The Dunfield is ideal for residents of the city who want to stay close to the heart of the city, or to family in the downtown core. You'll find happy new neighbours and friends at The Dunfield. In a city full of exceptional seniors' residences, the Dunfield rises higher and remains a benchmark in high-quality senior living in Downtown Toronto.

SAGECARE 147 ELDER STREET

Highly-trained staff, very caring environment, exceptional programming that allows loved ones to stay meaningfully engaged and included.

Extremely professional and genuinely caring staff supported by a great management team.

Excellent, personal care for elderly residents with dementia. Wonderful staff, constant attention and programming to keep the residents as engaged as possible.

Julia Burchmore, daughter of resident

Robert Harris, husband of resident

THE DUNFIELD RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

We're thoroughly enjoying living at The Dunfield, coming up to our 2-year mark. Outstanding staff respond promptly to every need and are uniformly in good spirits. Delicious meals with very flexible arrangements; they make it very easy to host guests. Weekly housekeeping. Extensive activities program with trips interspersed into a regular schedule of both active and relaxing options. Interesting group of residents with whom to share life. Residents may live as independently as they choose. Great location in the city.

I spent nine months on the assisted living floor and spent some very happy times there. The nursing staff went out of their way to assist me with any need necessary; even finding a snack or drink in the wee small hours! The staff think of us as family and show much love and laughter. Every day, residents are brought out into the lounge, and during the warm days, those who would like are taken out to the garden to enjoy a little fresh air. There is a theatre on the second floor that has movies every night, and should a resident wish, someone on staff will take them down and bring them back up.

I chose to come to Dunfield after a careful search. I have been here 6 months now, and it has exceeded my expectations. The staff is terrific without exception. If food quality is important to you, you will not be disappointed. A wide variety of food is always available because there are two dining choices: The Bistro or the Dining Room. And finally, there is always something going on to keep your mind occupied and your body fit. It’s a busy, beautiful place and that suits me just fine.

My father is a resident on the assisted-living floor at the Dunfield. It is a wonderful place with friendly, welcoming, and helpful staff. The food in the dining room is delicious. My father particularly enjoys the library and concerts.

Our mother moved into the assisted living area a few months ago and has enjoyed a big improvement in her quality of life. She has surprised herself to see how much she is embracing the social opportunities. She is able to be a part of the full Dunfield community, and we are grateful for that.

Karen Hen, management

SAGECARE 147 ELDER STREET

Located in a residential neighborhood across the street from a park, 147 Elder St. provides a home like environment exclusively for dementia care.  In our community, dementia is the rule not the exception.  It’s just life. Working with elders experiencing dementia for over 20 years, we know that there is virtually no situation in which their condition can be called stable, simple or predictable.  Our skilled nurses can distinguish between emerging medical problems and evolving behavioral changes ensuring all our elders get the care they need. Every member of our community is well-known, honored, respected and loved. 

THE DUNFIELD RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

Our highly regarded Retirement Residence, conveniently located at Yonge & Eglinton, focuses on providing the highest quality of life to our residents across our 3 lifestyles options, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Key elements at The Dunfield include a wide variety of exceptional dining options, a vibrant calendar of activities, a friendly engaged community, and thoughtfully designed amenity spaces. Please join us for a tour and complementary meal.

SAGECARE 147 ELDER STREET

With over 20 years of experience in providing dementia care, Sagecare stands unique as one of the few purely dementia care retirement homes in the GTA. Everything from our physical layout and lighting to our holistic approach to care and therapeutic activities is tailored to those living with dementia.

Our residents spend their days on our main floor enjoying therapeutic recreation activities, exercise programs, music therapy, art therapy, and a wide range of other programming tailored to their abilities. Our experienced staff partner with family members to provide truly person-centered care and programming.

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SAGECARE 147 ELDER STREET

Prior to move in Sagecare works extensively with families to better understand the future resident. Families help to establish day-to-day routines, preferred foods, activities, and music, and known triggers. This information is used to structure the resident's daily routine and activities.

Upon admission Sagecare provides overnight a one to one personal support worker overnight for the first two nights to better understand the resident's sleep patterns and ensure they're safety.

We understand that visits can be difficult for families during the transition period. Our team facilities visits with the new resident to help both families and residents feel more at ease with the move.

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SAGECARE 147 ELDER STREET

Because dementia is progressive and unpredictable, our care plans are constantly evolving, adapting daily routines, therapies, and approaches to meet each resident where they are. Our low staff-to-resident ratio allows us to respond quickly and personally, while maintaining consistency and familiarity. Families are closely involved throughout, so care remains aligned with the resident’s history, preferences, and evolving needs.

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SAGECARE 147 ELDER STREET

Sagecare is designed exclusively for individuals experiencing cognitive decline, where specialized care, structured routines, and therapeutic programming are part of daily life. We’re best suited for families seeking a highly focused, relationship-driven approach to memory care, rather than a general retirement setting. Someone who needs light assistance or who is fully independent will be better suited to one of the numerous excellent retirement homes in our contact network.

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SAGECARE 147 ELDER STREET

Sagecare recognizes that dementia has tremendous effects on the family of the resident and they require support as well. Sagecare has an onsite social worker who works with families, holds monthly support groups, and provides one-to-one therapy and counselling to our families.

Our core team of nurses, personal support workers, dietary staff, and housekeepers have been with Sagecare for over 10 years. It's this experienced team of staff that helps take the care element away from families and give them the opportunity to be a loved one.

We also have a robust family council who helps our new families with integrating into our community, and supports them through the transition.

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SAGECARE 147 ELDER STREET

We’ll continue to build on over 20 years of specialized dementia care, refining our person-centred approach as best practices evolve. That includes expanding tailored environments, like our newer memory care spaces for different stages of dementia, and continuing to invest in staff training and therapeutic programming. Our focus will remain the same: creating a home where residents are understood, families feel supported, and care adapts thoughtfully to each stage of the journey.

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SAGECARE 147 ELDER STREET

1. Over 20 years of experience focusing exclusively on dementia care.
2. Our team involves the family in all stages of care and recreation.
3. We utilize a holistic approach to care involving the resident's environment, previous experiences, and milestones.
4. External services are brought onsite for our residents. Our team brings chiropody, dental work, medical imaging, and other specialist onsite for our residents.
5. The home is designed to provide our residents with a home-like setting.

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