Extendicare Columbia Forest

How we help enrich lives

If we are going to help our residents live better, then it is our responsibility to offer them every opportunity to be actively engaged and involved. At Extendicare Columbia Forest, we provide social and recreational services seven days a week - including holidays. These services are designed to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs of our residents. All activities are developed, organized and led by qualified staff and we offer both group and individualized services to meet residents’ unique needs and circumstances. Examples of our recreational services and activities include:

Food programs

Intergenerational program

Exercise classes

Live entertainment

Gardening

Board games

Bingo night

Baking and cooking

Sing-along sessions

Monthly Birthday Bash

Social groups

Pet therapy

We also offer a wide range of physiotherapy, cognitive, speech and occupational therapies according to the needs of our residents. Currently we offer:

Physiotherapy

Occupational therapy

Speech-language pathology

Dentistry

Optometry

Respiratory therapy

Podiatry

Social workers

Art therapy

Geriatric mental health support services

Recreational therapy