Maleleel De Guzman

Humber Meadows Long-Term Care Home is a not-for-profit, charitable incorporated home affiliated with the Humber River Hospital Corporation. In partnership with the Ministry of Long-Term Care, Humber Meadows is a 320-bed long-term care home located at 2109 Finch Avenue West, in the City of Toronto (Finch Avenue and Highway 400). Humber Meadows Long-Term Care Home aspires to create a feeling of home for every resident while ensuring high-quality care. Residents will have access to daily nursing care as well as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, medication management and dialysis services, as needed. Three nutritious meals will be available daily, along with an afternoon and evening snack, and morning, afternoon and evening beverages. Humber Meadows will offer a variety of recreational, social and spiritual activities, making use of the home’s beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces. Regular outings will ensure ongoing engagement with the local community. Humber Meadows will also pursue designation as a Butterfly Model home. The Butterfly Model focuses on delivering emotion-focused care that connects with people in a dignified, human way. It addresses the holistic needs of the individuals and supports quality of life for each person living with dementia across the whole of their lived experience. Many of the program and construction design elements of the home already match the model.