F.A.Q.


The initial step is to contact your Home & Community Care Support Services (HCCSS) in your area, or if you are already receiving services from the HCCSS, contact your Case Manager at 416-222-2241 and request to complete an application for Long-Term Care.


The fees for accommodation are set by the Ontario Ministry of Health. Villa Leonardo Gambin offers both Private and Basic Rooms. The HCCSS will provide you with all the appropriate rate information.


Currently, Villa Leonardo Gambin Long Term Care Residence has a waitlist of over 1,500 applicants. The waitlist is maintained and updated by the HCCSS. The wait times for admission will vary depending on the type of accommodation you have selected, the level of care required by the applicant and if the applicant is in crisis in the community. If you are contacted by HCCSS for an admission, you have 24hrs to accept the bed. Declining a bed may impact your position on the waitlist.


Villa Leonardo Gambin has an Outbreak Management Protocol. If a potential outbreak is in progress, immediate measures will be implemented to reduce the transmission of disease. All residence area staff will immediately communicate concerns of infection transmission to the Charge Nurse. The Registered Staff will implement initial infection control measures as appropriate according to signs and symptoms presented, including isolation of affected resident(s) and use of transmission based precautions. Staff will then notify attending the physician and obtain any orders, contact families of infected residents, explain the signs and symptoms of the suspected outbreak and any precautions that have been implemented. Families are encouraged to call their loved ones and the home for updates.


Yes -Villa Leonardo Gambin is part of the Friuli Centre Campus and residents that are independent and physically and cognitively aware can stroll the area. Residents that require assistance will be accompanied by staff or volunteers.


Yes, ensuring that it is the correct and most up to date dietary approved texture for the resident as per the plan of care.


Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term-Care
www.health.gov.on.ca/en/

 

Home and Community Care Support Services
http://healthcareathome.ca/

 

Health Canada
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php

 

Public Health Agency of Canada
www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/index-eng.php

 

York Region Public Health
www.york.ca


Yes, please call the reception desk 905-856-3939 to book a tour.


Tours are scheduled every Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 2pm.

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