Admissions

Amenities

Dining

As a Louis Brier resident, you will enjoy three meals served daily in one of two dining rooms, as well as a variety of snacks and beverages. Our balanced and nutritious meals are prepared fresh in our kosher check-supervised kitchens in accordance with the laws of kashruth (Jewish dietary laws) and follow a six-week menu designed by a Registered Dietician.

Special meals are prepared for holidays, themed days and summer barbeques.

Dining at the Louis Brier Home & Hospital varies from area to area. Table service is provided in the Intermediate Care Dining Room, with a choice of earlier or later seating.

Extended Care has a dining room for residents who can manage a meal independently; a restorative dining room program for those who can eat independently, but need some guidance; and a bistro for those needing assistance from family and/or companions. Complete assistance can be provided at the nursing station by Louis Brier staff if needed. Dietitians assess each resident upon admission to Extended Care to determine their dining needs.

Accommodations

Our two-storey care building accommodates 91 residents on the second floor and 124 residents on our main floor, 17 of which are in our Special Care Unit. We strive to create the feel of home, as well as to foster a sense of community.

The main floor is a centre of activity and offers several communal areas, including a large lounge area with fireplace, piano, library and big screen television, a bright dining room, a marketplace, gardens and our administrative offices. Our synagogue is also located on the main floor.

The second floor includes the rehabilitation gym, an activity room and additional administrative offices. Each of these floors has nursing stations, a lounge area, a dining room and bathing rooms.

Resident Rooms

All our Intermediate Care rooms (the “Home” on the first floor) are private and include a private two-piece bathroom. Our Extended Care rooms (the “Hospital” on the second floor) are a mix of private and semi-private, each room with its own private two-piece bathroom. There are shower and bath facilities on each floor.

Furniture

The rooms come completely furnished with a bed, nightstand, chest of drawers and a closet. We encourage residents to decorate their bedrooms with their own familiar items, artwork, photos and other personal mementos to create a space that is uniquely their own. 

Cable/Telephone

All rooms are equipped with connections for telephone and cable television. We have negotiated competitive plans with cable and telephone providers and we are happy to pass these cost savings down to you. Please inquire about these rates in our Business Office.

Support Services

We provide in-house housekeeping, laundry and maintenance services. Our residents can enjoy a clean, safe and harmonious environment without interruption or compromise.

Housekeeping

Our dedicated and hardworking housekeeping staff keep all parts of the facility clean, including our residents’ rooms.

Our Housekeeping Team provides daily cleaning, including garbage removal, bed-making, dusting, bathroom and floor cleaning. In collaboration with the Infection Control Team, the Housekeeping Department works to ensure the sanitation and environmental safety of Louis Brier Home & Hospital for everyone.

Laundry Services

We also provide laundry services to all residents unless otherwise arranged. Personal laundry is done weekly by staff at our on-site facilities. All clothes are labelled to be properly identified by the laundry service.

For residents or families who would like to do their own laundry onsite, there is a laundry room available on the first floor. This room is available daily from 8:00am to 4:00pm, Sunday to Friday, except high holidays. Residents and families may access the washer and dryer as needed.

Building Services and Facilities Maintenance

The Building Services Team plays an integral role in ensuring a safe and quality living environment for our residents by performing general, routine maintenance and servicing operations throughout the facility.

The team’s duties involve cleaning the facilities, managing general waste removal, taking care of any handyman tasks for residents, as well as overseeing outdoor maintenance.

Other Services and Activities

Hair Salon

There is one hair salon on the Snider Campus and it is located in the Weinberg Residence. There is one stylist available that meets your needs and style. Please book an appointment with the Louis Brier Receptionist.

Kosher Corner Cafe and Marketplace

Discover the Kosher Corner Café and Marketplace at Louis Brier! Enjoy ready-to-eat food, snacks and gift shop items with convenient self-service checkout located on the first floor.

Library

The library is located on the main floor, where residents are welcome to check out our selection of reading materials. Adjacent to the library area is the fireside and homeside lounges, where residents can enjoy a comfortable seating area to read.

Business Office

Residents may open a personal needs account to pay for miscellaneous items or services purchased from the facility or some of its service providers. This eliminates the need to carry cash or keep money in your room.

Synagogue

We are blessed to have our own in-house synagogue, which provides a place to celebrate weekly Shabbat and all holiday services

Gardens and Outdoor Space

Louis Brier boasts two beautiful gardens on its grounds, the Shalom Garden and Special Care Unit Garden (often called the ‘Secret Garden’). There is also an outdoor patio area located on the second floor.

Entertainment

We offer a variety of recreational and therapeutic activities to meet the diverse needs of our residents. This includes specialized fitness programming, art and music therapy, as well as activities to engage the mind and maintain social interactions.

Our social activities include:

• Fitness programs

• Musical events and concerts

• Bingo

• Card games and board games

• Group games

• Annual summer BBQ

• Baking

• Pet therapy

• Gardening

• Arts and crafts