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Harold & Grace Baker Centre
54Developing1 Northwestern Ave, York, ON M6M 2J7, Canada, Toronto, Ontario
About This Community
Harold & Grace Baker Centre is a not-for-profit retirement residence and long-term care home in Toronto offering assisted living with 92 private suites and 120 licensed long-term care beds.
Senior Care Path Summary
Harold & Grace Baker Centre, opened in 1984, is a distinctive not-for-profit facility in western Toronto that uniquely combines both a retirement residence and a long-term care home under one management.
The retirement residence provides 92 private suites across four floors for seniors seeking independent living with personal care support, while the long-term care home operates 120 licensed beds across two separate single-story wings for those requiring round-the-clock nursing care.
The centre is licensed by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA) and accredited by the Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA) for its retirement residence operations.
The long-term care home is licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care and accredited by CARF International. Staff are professionally managed by Extendicare Inc.
As a not-for-profit corporation, the Baker Centre emphasizes quality care at affordable rates. The facility offers a seamless transition pathway as residents' care needs change, allowing them to continue living at the centre with enhanced services.
Core values include care and compassion, respect, accountability, and innovation.
Staff-to-resident ratio: awaiting confirmation
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Editorial summary by Senior Care Path based on verified listing data, last reviewed 2026-06-22.
Who This Community Is Best For
Ideal For
- Seniors seeking independent living with support
- Seniors transitioning to higher levels of care
- Seniors requiring 24-hour nursing care
Consider Alternatives For
- Independent seniors who don't require memory support
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Google Reviews
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19 Google reviews
Most recent reviews
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Adrian
5 months ago · via Google
The lady at the front desk is very rude. My god. I’ve encountered many different home with friendliness and kindness. My First time here asking for the manager and I’m given attitude and rudeness. Not a good look seeing how she’s the first person you talk to when you enter the building. I can’t imagine how everyone else is treated let alone the residents.
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frEd Pagl
2 years ago · via Google
The staff try their best to support the health, safety and dignity of the residents. Are there the occasional bumps along the way? Of course there are but the sincere interest and genuine support of staff members helping residents is evident every day. Bravo!!!!!
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julie cazzin
3 years ago · via Google
Both my parents have been at Baker Center for 3 years now. Their needs are very different (one in a wheelchair with dementia, one blind) but their individual care has been exemplary. The staff is attentive to their individual needs, the doctor and nurses are always on top of any new ailments, etc my parents may be experiencing. I looked at several homes before choosing Baker Center. Baker was by far the best in terms of attentiveness, quality of care and service, food accomodations for my parents and extra curricular activities suited to their abilities. Would not have moved them to any other home. It is 5-star in every way.
Summary of Google Reviews
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Harold & Grace Baker Centre holds a 3.5-star rating across 19 Google reviews. Recent reviewers most often highlight caring, attentive staff and quality dining and meals.
Most common praise
- Caring, attentive staff
- Quality dining and meals
- Engaging activities and social life
- Warm, welcoming community
Care Services
- 24-hour Registered Practical Nurse on duty
- Emergency call bell system
- Medication management
- Personalized care program (LiveWell)
- Falls Intervention and Risk Management (FIRM)
- Weekly physician visits
- Dining service - three meals daily
- Weekly housekeeping
- Linen change and bedmaking
- Laundry facilities
Amenities
- Main dining room
- Hair salon
- Chapel
- Library
- Memory Lane gift shop
- 4th floor cafe
- Games room
- Steele Lounge
- Spa room
- Wi-Fi/Internet services
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Claim this listing to add detailsKey Features
- Not-for-profit
- Affordable rates
- Combines retirement residence and long-term care
- ORCA-accredited
- RHRA-licensed
- CARF-accredited
- Seamless care transition as needs change
- Multi-denominational religious services
Accommodation Options
Starting from $2,870/month
Languages Supported
- English
Location
1 Northwestern Ave, York, ON M6M 2J7, Canada, Toronto, Ontario M6M 2J7
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