A COMFORT LIFE REPORT:
Scarborough Retirement Residence vs. McCowan Retirement Residence - Metta Lifestyles

SCARBOROUGH RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

Scarborough Retirement Residence combines proximity to the heart of Toronto with a down-home, family-owned feeling. It’s a relatively small community, where staff can tailor care to individual’s needs. There’s a genuine sense of compassion that comes through in everything they do here. Management is sincere, caring, detail-oriented, and focused on the comfort of seniors. Senior living is truly their life's passion as you’ll discover.

MCCOWAN RETIREMENT RESIDENCE - METTA LIFESTYLES

This seniors' residence is perfect for seniors who have given a lot during their lives and deserve to be pampered in retirement. Walk around and you'll see many more amenities than a typical condo complex. Retiring here means retiring in style! Situated close to the Lake and the Bluffs, McCowan offers an ideal mix of city living with some spectacular nearby greenspace. It's also close to both the Scarborough Hospital and Scarborough Village Recreation Centre. Nearby, there's a great selection of shopping, restaurants, and more.

SCARBOROUGH RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

Family. This is what you can consider yourself upon moving into this retirement residence. I moved my uncle here just over four years ago, and he has been treated with the utmost kindness and attention one could ask for. Sadly, he recently passed away. However, his passing due to old age was made more comfortable by the love and dedication of the wonderful staff. I cannot give enough kudos to all management, care workers and fellow residents who assisted my wife and I in the final days of his life and in the stress-free chapel service to honour him. My sincerest gratitude to all at Scarborough Retirement Residence.

I just got off the phone with a lady named Maureen. She was extremely empathetic and went out of her way to give me info on other senior services housing, as my aunt is low-income and won't be able to afford to live at this location. She had more compassion than the social workers I had been dealing with. If the staff at this place is anything like her, the people living here are in really good hands. So impressed!

Julian, the Head Chef at Scarborough Retirement Residence, is to be commended for his culinary excellence. He and his team of sous chefs are doing a wonderful job of preparing and serving consistently high-quality, nutritious meals for all residents. Be it breakfast, lunch or dinner, my mother (age 93) has never had an unsatisfactory meal. Everything is fresh, delicious, and hot/cold. Occasions and birthdays are observed too. The staff is very accommodating and willing to customize meals, and they always remember what my mother likes. Tea and coffee are always piping hot. Thank you to Julian and all the dining room staff.

Lovely staff and wonderfully run. My father was very happy here. It’s worth the money.

It is a lovely place for seniors. The staff are all very friendly. Lots of activities. I would highly recommend Scarborough Retirement Home.

Maureen Scordamaglia, management

Karen Fraser, daughter of resident

MCCOWAN RETIREMENT RESIDENCE - METTA LIFESTYLES

Nice and clean. Great activities.

My daughters and their friends had the pleasure of performing for the residents. This was my first time in the home, and it was truly wonderful to see the interaction of the staff and the residents. Mary Rafter was instrumental in helping set up the performance. We know Mary from my kids' days at St. Agatha's, as she was a staple at the school, setting up programs for the students. It is nice to see that she has stayed in the community and is now supporting the elderly community with her creativity and programs. The residence itself looked very welcoming and homey!

My mother-in-law had a great time staying at McCowan Retirement Residence. She enjoyed all the recreational activities, including bingo, Christmas sing-along, colouring, and crafts. All the staff were very helpful and attentive to her needs. Although she had a short stay, I can tell she enjoyed this residence!

This place exceeded our expectations in every way. From the friendly and helpful staff to the knowledgeable and attentive caregivers, our experience was nothing short of exceptional, and we are grateful. Our mom's rehab stay was a resounding success, thanks to the dedication and expertise of the entire team. Sandy, her nurse, was a standout – caring, kind, knowledgeable, and professional. We're also grateful for the outstanding care provided by Gayatri, the physiotherapist, and the PSWs who supported our mom's recovery.

Thank you to the staff who are all nice and caring. Sandy, Geraldine, and Ana (to name a few) are great at their jobs, especially when taking care of my mom. I highly recommend this home.

SCARBOROUGH RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

Scarborough’s Premier Boutique Retirement Community is a family owned and managed residence that offers seniors the opportunity to maintain their independence. Enjoy healthy Chef-prepared meals, physiotherapy, fall prevention programs, air purification for optimal health, daily life enrichment programs as well as a Chapel with daily mass services. We pride ourselves on a level of excellence that comes from dedicated and caring staff. We also accommodate short-term trial or respite stays.

MCCOWAN RETIREMENT RESIDENCE - METTA LIFESTYLES

Come home to McCowan Retirement Residence, a lovely home in the heart of Scarborough. Enjoy chef-prepared meals, listen to in-house live music, or host your friends and family in our private dining room. Our residence offers accommodation and care packages for independent living, assisted living and dementia care. Many of our staff have been with us for well over a decade!