Dearness Home

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Record #: LON1815 Last Modified: 19 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 17 Jul 2012
Address & Phone(s)
Address710 Southdale Rd E
London, ON N6E 1R8
AccessibilityFully Accessible
IntersectionSouthdale Rd E and Wellington Rd
Office PhoneAdministration: 519-661-0400
Fax519-661-0446
Description & Services
Description241 bed long-term care home offering nursing and personal care on a 24-hour basis * private and standard/basic rooms 

Rooms and basic services include:
  • furnishings and bed linens
  • laundry and housekeeping
  • personal hygiene supplies
  • medical/clinical supplies and devices
  • meals and medication administration
  • pastoral care
  • social and recreational programs
  • assistance with the essential activities of daily living
  • rooms grouped into small resident areas

Access to a physician and other health professionals available 

Additional services and facilities:
  • two secure areas for individuals with Alzheimer’s and related dementias
  • full-time physiotherapist/part-time occupational therapist
  • beauty parlor/barber
  • diagnostics (lab, x-ray)
  • restorative care
  • social work and dietitian services
  • palliative care
  • foot care
  • hydro sound and whirlpool tubs
  • television area with fireplace
  • meditation room
  • private party room
  • library services
  • outdoor patios, gardens
  • beauty salon
  • parking for residents and visitors
  • smoke free environment
  • pastoral and church services for specific faiths and non-denominational groups
  • dental care
  • Courtyard Café and pub

Owned and operated by the City of London

Member of the Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors (OANHSS)

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Adult Day Program and Wellness Centre - Designed to support and engage individuals who may have difficulty accessing other programs in the community due to physical frailty or chronic illness * provides caregiver relief

Homemaking Program - Provides light housekeeping services, including laundry, in homes of low income individuals

Short Stay Beds - 2 publicly funded private short-stay beds within the long-term care home provided for temporary care i.e. convalescent, respite (caregiver relief), vacation
HoursAdministration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
EligibilityAges: 18 year(s) and up 
 
Must meet South West Community Care Access Centre criteria
ApplicationApply through the South West Community Care Access Centre
Contact Information
Websitewww.london.ca/d.aspx?s=/Seniors/Dearness/default.htm
Primary ContactMichelle Vanderbeeten, Admissions Coordinator
Primary ExecutiveCarol Bradley, Interim-Administrator
Alternate ExecutiveDeidre Boyle, Interim Director of Care; Phone: 519-661-2500 ext 8261
Subjects
SubjectsCaregiver relief ; Long term care ; Nursing homes ; Vacation care

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