Extendicare Timmins

Activities & programs

The activities calendar offers exercise classes, music programs, worship services, pet therapy, and Rendever virtual reality experiences. Weekly outings include shopping trips, Gillies Lake picnics, hockey games, and Cedar Meadows Animal Park visits. Annual highlights include a Family BBQ and Fun Day and a Christmas Lights Tour. The Adopt-A-Grandparent program connects residents with local students. French-language and Indigenous cultural programming celebrate the community's rich multicultural roots.

Dining

Residents enjoy nutritious meals prepared daily by dietary specialists, with attention to individual preferences and cultural diversity. The country kitchen provides a warm, familiar setting for everyday dining, while a dedicated private dining room is available for family celebrations and special occasions. Meals, snacks, and all dietary needs, including therapeutic diets, are included in the accommodation fee.

The neighbourhood

The neighbourhood at 62 St-Jean Avenue is characterized by the presence of Extendicare Timmins, a significant long-term care home. Getting around is convenient with Timmins Transit, offering public transportation seven days a week. Buses are wheelchair-accessible, featuring automatic securement systems for safety. For individuals with permanent or short-term disabilities, an on-demand Paratransit service provides door-to-door transportation, easily booked via a smartphone app or by phone. For recreation and community engagement, the Timmins Senior Citizen Recreation Centre offers a wide variety of programs. These include billiards, card games, carpet bowling, chair yoga, darts, an exercise room, floor shuffleboard, line dancing, 5-pin bowling, meditation, monthly dances, and pickleball. Additionally, the Adult Day Program-Timmins provides a supportive environment with activities and nutritious meals for older adults experiencing frailty or dementia.

Frequently asked questions

What types of senior living does Extendicare Timmins offer?

Extendicare Timmins is a senior living community in Timmins, Ontario. The specific care options it offers aren't listed here yet — Agewise can help you confirm what's available for your situation.

Where is Extendicare Timmins located?

Extendicare Timmins is located in Timmins, Ontario. Use the map on this page to see the surrounding neighbourhood and what's nearby, and confirm the full address with the community before you visit.

Who is Extendicare Timmins a good fit for?

Extendicare Timmins suits older adults in or around Timmins looking for senior living. The best way to know if it fits is to compare it against your own priorities and budget.

How can I tour Extendicare Timmins or speak with an advisor?

You can explore Extendicare Timmins and ask questions through Agewise, where a free advisor can help you book a tour, understand what to ask, and compare it with other Timmins communities. Use the "see if this fits" option on this page to get started.

What should I consider when comparing communities like Extendicare Timmins in Timmins?

When weighing Extendicare Timmins against other Timmins, Ontario communities, look at the levels of care offered, location and proximity to family, the lifestyle and atmosphere (the sections above describe Extendicare Timmins in more detail), and your overall budget. Agewise can help you shortlist and compare options side by side.