The Pines Resident & Family Portal
Welcome to our information and sharing portal for The Pines Residents, their Family members, persons of importance, and Caregivers!
Please use the "Stay Informed" tool to get regular updates and to stay informed on important family news.
VISITOR STATUS BY HOME AREA
Oak – Outbreak declared over Nov. 27th, 2025. No Visitor Restrictions at this time. General Visitors are welcome to the Home Area.
Cedar – No Visitor Restrictions at this time. General Visitors are welcome to the Home Area.
Birch – No Visitor Restrictions at this time. General Visitors are welcome to the Home Area.
Maple – No Visitor Restrictions at this time. General Visitors are welcome to the Home Area.
Spruce – No Visitor Restrictions at this time. General Visitors are welcome to the Home Area.
Welcome to our information and sharing portal for The Pines Residents, their Family members, persons of importance, and Caregivers!
Please use the "Stay Informed" tool to get regular updates and to stay informed on important family news.
VISITOR STATUS BY HOME AREA
Oak – Outbreak declared over Nov. 27th, 2025. No Visitor Restrictions at this time. General Visitors are welcome to the Home Area.
Cedar – No Visitor Restrictions at this time. General Visitors are welcome to the Home Area.
Birch – No Visitor Restrictions at this time. General Visitors are welcome to the Home Area.
Maple – No Visitor Restrictions at this time. General Visitors are welcome to the Home Area.
Spruce – No Visitor Restrictions at this time. General Visitors are welcome to the Home Area.
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Physiotherapist Change
Share Physiotherapist Change on Facebook Share Physiotherapist Change on Twitter Share Physiotherapist Change on Linkedin Email Physiotherapist Change linkShodhan has informed us that he will conclude his time at the Pines on Friday, April 18th, 2025. We would like to thank Shodhan for his time with the home and wish him well. Achieva has provided us with a new physiotherapist, Kinjal, who has covered for Shodhan in the past. Kinjal will start with the home on Monday, April 21st, 2025. Please help us in thanking Shodhan and welcoming Kinjal.
You can find the physio team on the second floor as you exit the elevators on the left.
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Administrator Returned From Leave
Share Administrator Returned From Leave on Facebook Share Administrator Returned From Leave on Twitter Share Administrator Returned From Leave on Linkedin Email Administrator Returned From Leave linkPlease be advised that Jennifer Ridgley, Administrator, is now back from maternity leave. Please reach out if you require any assistance.
705-645-4488 ext. 4877
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CareRx: Resident Health and Well-Being Newsletter
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Memo: CareRx Paper Billing Statement Fee Change Effective May 1, 2025
Share Memo: CareRx Paper Billing Statement Fee Change Effective May 1, 2025 on Facebook Share Memo: CareRx Paper Billing Statement Fee Change Effective May 1, 2025 on Twitter Share Memo: CareRx Paper Billing Statement Fee Change Effective May 1, 2025 on Linkedin Email Memo: CareRx Paper Billing Statement Fee Change Effective May 1, 2025 linkPlease see the attached memo from CareRx:
Memo: CareRx Paper Billing Statement Fee Change Effective May 1, 2025
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Cedar and Oak Outbreak Update- April 10, 2025
Share Cedar and Oak Outbreak Update- April 10, 2025 on Facebook Share Cedar and Oak Outbreak Update- April 10, 2025 on Twitter Share Cedar and Oak Outbreak Update- April 10, 2025 on Linkedin Email Cedar and Oak Outbreak Update- April 10, 2025 linkIn collaboration with Public Health, Cedar and Oak home areas remain in outbreak at this time.
Essential Caregivers only at this time, no General Visitors to the Cedar and Oak Home Areas.
Current Outbreak Details
Home Area Type Active Cases Resolved Cases Total Cases Oak Respiratory with Influenza A 1 20 21 Cedar Respiratory with Influenza A 2 17 19 Spruce Respiratory with Influenza A 1 10 11 Maple Respiratory with Influenza A 0 15 15 Birch Respiratory with Influenza A 1 8 9
Infection Control Guidelines for Cedar and Oak Home Areas:Please follow these steps to help keep everyone safe:
Wear Surgical Masks
- Everyone must wear a surgical mask in Cedar and Oak.
Wash your hands thoroughly
- Before touching a resident.
- After touching a resident or their surroundings.
Help Residents Clean Their Hands
- Make sure residents clean their hands before every meal and regularly throughout the day.
Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Correctly
- Put on PPE (like gloves, gowns, and masks) before entering an isolated resident’s room.
- Take off all PPE before leaving the room to avoid spreading germs.
Keep Residents in the Affected Home Area
- Residents must stay in the affected Home Area at this time to reduce the risk of spreading illness.
If Residents Want to Leave the Area
- If a resident insists on leaving, help them wear a mask or visor to protect others. Encourage outdoor visits instead of indoor ones when possible.
If you have questions, please reach out to the Nurse in Charge or Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead at stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca
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Important Outbreak Update- April 9, 2025
Share Important Outbreak Update- April 9, 2025 on Facebook Share Important Outbreak Update- April 9, 2025 on Twitter Share Important Outbreak Update- April 9, 2025 on Linkedin Email Important Outbreak Update- April 9, 2025 linkIn collaboration with Public Health, the Whole Home Respiratory Outbreak has been declared over as of today.
Cedar and Oak home areas remain in outbreak at this time.
Essential Caregivers only at this time, no General Visitors to the Cedar and Oak Home Areas.
Current Outbreak Details
Home Area Type Active Cases Resolved Cases Total Cases Oak Respiratory with Influenza A 1 20 21 Cedar Respiratory with Influenza A 2 17 19 Spruce Respiratory with Influenza A 1 10 11 Maple Respiratory with Influenza A 0 15 15 Birch Respiratory with Influenza A 1 8 9
Infection Control Guidelines for Cedar and Oak Home Areas:Please follow these steps to help keep everyone safe:
Wear Surgical Masks
- Everyone must wear a surgical mask in Cedar and Oak.
Wash your hands thoroughly
- Before touching a resident.
- After touching a resident or their surroundings.
Help Residents Clean Their Hands
- Make sure residents clean their hands before every meal and regularly throughout the day.
Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Correctly
- Put on PPE (like gloves, gowns, and masks) before entering an isolated resident’s room.
- Take off all PPE before leaving the room to avoid spreading germs.
Keep Residents in the Affected Home Area
- Residents must stay in the affected Home Area at this time to reduce the risk of spreading illness.
If Residents Want to Leave the Area
- If a resident insists on leaving, help them wear a mask or visor to protect others. Encourage outdoor visits instead of indoor ones when possible.
If you have questions, please reach out to the Nurse in Charge or Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead at stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca
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Outbreak Update April 8, 2025
Share Outbreak Update April 8, 2025 on Facebook Share Outbreak Update April 8, 2025 on Twitter Share Outbreak Update April 8, 2025 on Linkedin Email Outbreak Update April 8, 2025 linkIn collaboration with Public Health, we are in a Whole Home Respiratory Outbreak with confirmed cases of Influenza A.
Home AreaTypeActive CasesResolved CasesTotal CasesOakRespiratory with Influenza A12021CedarRespiratory with Influenza A31619SpruceRespiratory with Influenza A11011MapleRespiratory with Influenza A01515BirchRespiratory with Influenza A189Essential Caregivers only at this time, no General Visitors to the entire home. Masks are mandatory facility-wide wide so please ensure you are wearing one at all times. Please avoid taking residents off of units, but if you do, please ensure they are also wearing a mask.
Infection Control Guidelines for all Home Areas
Please follow these steps to help keep everyone safe:Wear Surgical Masks
- Everyone must wear a surgical mask facility-wide.
Wash your hands thoroughly
- Before touching a resident.
- After touching a resident or their surroundings.
Help Residents Clean Their Hands
- Make sure residents clean their hands before every meal and regularly throughout the day.
Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Correctly
- Put on PPE (like gloves, gowns, and masks) before entering an isolated resident’s room.
- Take off all PPE before leaving the room to avoid spreading germs.
Keep Residents in the Affected Home Area
- Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spreading illness.
If Residents Want to Leave the Area
- If a resident insists on leaving, help them wear a mask or visor to protect others. Encourage outdoor visits instead of indoor ones when possible.
By following these steps, we can work together to keep our residents, staff, and visitors safe!
If you have questions, please reach out to the Nurse in Charge or Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead at stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca
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Outbreak Update April 7, 2025
Share Outbreak Update April 7, 2025 on Facebook Share Outbreak Update April 7, 2025 on Twitter Share Outbreak Update April 7, 2025 on Linkedin Email Outbreak Update April 7, 2025 linkIn collaboration with Public Health, we are in a Whole Home Respiratory Outbreak with confirmed cases of Influenza A.
Home Area Type Active Cases Resolved Cases Total Cases Oak Respiratory with Influenza A 120 21Cedar Respiratory with Influenza A 31619Spruce Respiratory with Influenza A 11011Maple Respiratory with Influenza A 01515Birch Respiratory with Influenza A 189Essential Caregivers only at this time, no General Visitors to the entire home. Masks are mandatory facility-wide wide so please ensure you are wearing one at all times. Please avoid taking residents off of units, but if you do, please ensure they are also wearing a mask.
Infection Control Guidelines for all Home Areas
Please follow these steps to help keep everyone safe:Wear Surgical Masks
- Everyone must wear a surgical mask facility-wide.
Wash your hands thoroughly
- Before touching a resident.
- After touching a resident or their surroundings.
Help Residents Clean Their Hands
- Make sure residents clean their hands before every meal and regularly throughout the day.
Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Correctly
- Put on PPE (like gloves, gowns, and masks) before entering an isolated resident’s room.
- Take off all PPE before leaving the room to avoid spreading germs.
Keep Residents in the Affected Home Area
- Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spreading illness.
If Residents Want to Leave the Area
- If a resident insists on leaving, help them wear a mask or visor to protect others. Encourage outdoor visits instead of indoor ones when possible.
By following these steps, we can work together to keep our residents, staff, and visitors safe!
If you have questions, please reach out to the Nurse in Charge or Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead at stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca
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Outbreak Update - April 4-6, 2025
Share Outbreak Update - April 4-6, 2025 on Facebook Share Outbreak Update - April 4-6, 2025 on Twitter Share Outbreak Update - April 4-6, 2025 on Linkedin Email Outbreak Update - April 4-6, 2025 linkThe next outbreak update will be provided on Monday, April 7, 2025.
In collaboration with Public Health, we are in a Whole Home Respiratory Outbreak with confirmed cases of Influenza A.
Home Area Type Active Cases Resolved Cases Total Cases Oak Respiratory with Influenza A 51621Cedar Respiratory with Influenza A 51419Spruce Respiratory with Influenza A 5611Maple Respiratory with Influenza A 31215Birch Respiratory with Influenza A 178Essential Caregivers only at this time, no General Visitors to the entire home. Masks are mandatory facility wide so please ensure you are wearing one at all times. Please avoid taking residents off of units, but if you do, please ensure they are also are wearing a mask.
Infection Control Guidelines for all Home Areas
Please follow these steps to help keep everyone safe:Wear Surgical Masks
- Everyone must wear a surgical mask facility wide.
Wash your hands thoroughly
- Before touching a resident.
- After touching a resident or their surroundings.
Help Residents Clean Their Hands
- Make sure residents clean their hands before every meal and regularly throughout the day.
Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Correctly
- Put on PPE (like gloves, gowns, and masks) before entering an isolated resident’s room.
- Take off all PPE before leaving the room to avoid spreading germs.
Keep Residents in the Affected Home Area
- Residents are to remain in the affected home area at this time to reduce the risk of spreading illness.
If Residents Want to Leave the Area
- If a resident insists on leaving, help them wear a mask or visor to protect others. Encourage outdoor visits instead of indoor ones when possible.
By following these steps, we can work together to keep our residents, staff, and visitors safe!
If you have questions, please reach out to the Nurse in Charge or Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead at stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca
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Education Session - Dementia 101
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2025 Resident and Family Engagement Survey
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Family Council
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2025
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Family Council Agenda October 15 2025.pdf (123 KB) (pdf)
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Family Council Agenda September 2025.pdf (128 KB) (pdf)
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Family Council Agenda June 18 2025.pdf (132 KB) (pdf)
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Family Council TERMS OF REFERENCE Final Copy April 2025.pdf (157 KB) (pdf)
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Family Council Agenda April 16 2025.pdf (44.3 KB) (pdf)
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Family Council Agenda March 19 2025.pdf (184 KB) (pdf)
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Family Council Agenda February 19_ 2025.pdf (186 KB) (pdf)
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Family Council Agenda January 15_ 2025.pdf (124 KB) (pdf)
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2024
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2023
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December 2023- Family Council Agenda and Minutes.pdf (1.6 MB) (pdf)
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2023 11 15 FC Agenda (248 KB) (pdf)
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October 2023- Family Council Meeting Agenda and Minutes.pdf (3.4 MB) (pdf)
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September 2023- Family Council Agenda and Minutes.pdf (10.9 MB) (pdf)
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June 2023- Family Council Meeting Agenda and Minutes.pdf (2.11 MB) (pdf)
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May 2023- Family Council Agenda and Minutes.pdf (2.24 MB) (pdf)
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April 2023- Family Council Agenda and Minutes.pdf (2.68 MB) (pdf)
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March 2023- Family Council Agenda and Minutes.pdf (1.3 MB) (pdf)
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February 2023- Family Council Agenda and Minutes.pdf (3.59 MB) (pdf)
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January 2023- Family Council Minutes.pdf (2.16 MB) (pdf)
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Upcoming Family Events
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January 02 2026
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December 14 2025
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December 16 2025
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December 18 2025
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December 19 2025
Key Staff Contacts
Menus and Activities Monthly Calendar
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Dietary Menus
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November 2025 Birch Activity Calendar.pdf (38.3 KB) (pdf)
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November 2025 Cedar Activity Calendar.pdf (33.6 KB) (pdf)
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November 2025 Maple Activity Calendar.pdf (31.5 KB) (pdf)
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November 2025 Oak Activity Calendar.pdf (33.2 KB) (pdf)
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November 2025 Spruce Activity Calendar.pdf (31.4 KB) (pdf)
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Maple December Calendar 2025.pdf (41.1 KB) (pdf)
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Birch Calendar December 2025.pdf (42.2 KB) (pdf)
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Oak December Calendar 2025.pdf (45.1 KB) (pdf)
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Cedar December Calendar 2025.pdf (44.2 KB) (pdf)
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Spruce December Calendarn2025.pdf (41 KB) (pdf)
Essential Caregiver Request Form & Information Package
Helpful Documents
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Resident Admission Handbook (16.2 MB) (pdf)
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Long-Term Care Action Line (18.3 KB) (pdf)
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Now What? Managing the Emotional Journey of Long-Term Care (137 KB) (pdf)
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Resources for Patients Family Members and Caregivers.png (411 KB) (png)
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9 Helpful Resources for Caregivers from CCSMH (2.85 MB) (pdf)
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Fact Sheet from Public Health related to RSV and Vaccination- 2024 (149 KB) (pdf)
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Family Councils of Ontario LTC Navigation Guide (5.28 MB) (pdf)
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Visiting Tips for Persons of Importance (112 KB) (pdf)
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Stepping In- What you May need to know- Helpful tool for SDM-POA (229 KB) (pdf)
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Risk factors for dementia — 2024 update - Lancet Study.jpg (514 KB) (jpg)
Infection Control Resources
Continuous Quality Improvement
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2022-2025-The Pines Strategic Plan.docx (2.4 MB) (docx)
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Home Specific Outbreak Plan 2025.pdf (326 KB) (pdf)
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The Pines- CQI and QIP Report 2024-2025 (2.65 MB) (pdf)
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The Pines Equity Diversity Inclusion Cultural Competency Plan 2025 (249 KB) (pdf)
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2024 Resident and Family Engagement Survey Results (355 KB) (pdf)
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Engagement Survey Action Plan 2024 (164 KB) (pdf)
Who's Listening
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