The Pines Resident & Family Portal
Welcome to our information and sharing portal for The Pines Residents, their Family members, and Caregivers!
Please use the "Stay Informed" tool to get regular updates and to stay informed on important family news.
Welcome to our information and sharing portal for The Pines Residents, their Family members, and Caregivers!
Please use the "Stay Informed" tool to get regular updates and to stay informed on important family news.
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Better Living - Together in Care
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Hand Hygiene - An Essential IPAC Component
Share Hand Hygiene - An Essential IPAC Component on Facebook Share Hand Hygiene - An Essential IPAC Component on Twitter Share Hand Hygiene - An Essential IPAC Component on Linkedin Email Hand Hygiene - An Essential IPAC Component linkA simple way to help keep your loved one safe from infections. Please ensure that you are sanitizing your hands on the way into the home, during your visit, and as you exit the home. If you feel unwell, please choose to visit another day.
Help us keep the residents free from illness
If you have any questions, please reach out to Stephanie Albert at stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca
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Ministry of Long Term Care Public Inspection and Order Report
Share Ministry of Long Term Care Public Inspection and Order Report on Facebook Share Ministry of Long Term Care Public Inspection and Order Report on Twitter Share Ministry of Long Term Care Public Inspection and Order Report on Linkedin Email Ministry of Long Term Care Public Inspection and Order Report linkOur team had an inspection between June 10th and the 19th. To review the report, please click on the link below.
A Public Inspection and Order Report has been posted on the Ministry's Reports on Long-Term Care Homes website, and can be accessed through this link.
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Help Keep Residents Safe at the Front Door
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If you require the accessibility button at the front entrance, please continue to use it.
We kindly ask others to avoid using it unless necessary, as it keeps the door open longer and may increase the risk of residents exiting unsupervised.
Thank you for supporting a safe and secure environment for everyone at The Pines.
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Enhancing Outdoor Spaces
Share Enhancing Outdoor Spaces on Facebook Share Enhancing Outdoor Spaces on Twitter Share Enhancing Outdoor Spaces on Linkedin Email Enhancing Outdoor Spaces linkHere at The Pines, we’re always looking for new ways to enhance the quality of life for our residents. This summer, we’re thrilled to introduce a simple yet transformative addition to our outdoor courtyards: small, raised garden beds.
These compact, elevated plots of soil are more than just a pretty place to grow plants— they’re powerful tools for engagement, therapy, and well-being. Let’s dig into the benefits!
1. Therapy Through Touch: Physical & Mental Benefits
2. Stimulating Memory & Mind
3. Fostering Social Connections
4. Fresh & Functional
5. Beautifying Our Outdoor Spaces
Raised garden beds are a small change with big benefits. From physical health to emotional joy, they help nurture more than just plants—they nurture connection, confidence, and community. We hope you take a moment to visit the courtyard, breathe in the scents, and maybe even get your hands a little dirty. After all, growth happens when we dig in together.
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We’re Here to Support You and Your Loved One
Share We’re Here to Support You and Your Loved One on Facebook Share We’re Here to Support You and Your Loved One on Twitter Share We’re Here to Support You and Your Loved One on Linkedin Email We’re Here to Support You and Your Loved One linkAt The Pines, our team is committed to proactively addressing and resolving concerns or complaints in a timely and respectful manner. We follow the principles of customer service, quality improvement, and risk management to ensure the best possible care experience.
When necessary, concerns may be elevated to ensure they are addressed in a way that respects the rights and needs of everyone involved.
Your Feedback Is Important
If you have feedback, questions, concerns, or complaints related to your loved one’s care, we want to hear from you. By working together, we can ensure your loved one receives the highest quality of care, and that you feel supported as a partner in their care journey.
A list of Leaders within the Home is available below to help support you and your loved one.
If Your Concern Remains Unresolved
If we are unable to resolve your concern and you wish to escalate it, you may contact the Ministry of Long-Term Care or the Patient Ombudsman directly.
Long-Term Care Family Support and Action Line
- Toll-Free: 1-866-434-0144
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., 7 days a week
- Mailing Address:
- Director
- Long-Term Care Inspections Branch
- Long-Term Care Operations Division
- 119 King St. W, 11th Floor
- Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y7
Patient Ombudsman
- Online: Submit a Complaint
- Toll-Free: 1-888-321-0339
- Mailing Address:
- Patient Ombudsman
- Box 130, 77 Wellesley Street West
- Toronto, ON M7A 1N3
We look forward to partnering with you to support your loved one’s well-being and ensure they receive the compassionate care they deserve at The Pines.
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Hairdresser on Vacation
Share Hairdresser on Vacation on Facebook Share Hairdresser on Vacation on Twitter Share Hairdresser on Vacation on Linkedin Email Hairdresser on Vacation linkPlease note that Kerry McGuire, hairdresser, will be on vacation the week of July 7th. Please leave her a message at 4885, and she will connect when she returns.
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Hot Weather Reminder – Resident Comfort & AC Efficiency
Share Hot Weather Reminder – Resident Comfort & AC Efficiency on Facebook Share Hot Weather Reminder – Resident Comfort & AC Efficiency on Twitter Share Hot Weather Reminder – Resident Comfort & AC Efficiency on Linkedin Email Hot Weather Reminder – Resident Comfort & AC Efficiency linkWith another warm week ahead, we need your support to ensure residents stay well-hydrated and are encouraged to remain indoors during peak heat hours.
To help our air conditioning systems work effectively, all doors and windows must remain closed. Even one open window can significantly impact the system’s performance.
Thank you for helping to keep the residents healthy and safe during the warmer weather.
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Happy Canada Day
Share Happy Canada Day on Facebook Share Happy Canada Day on Twitter Share Happy Canada Day on Linkedin Email Happy Canada Day linkAs we celebrate Canada Day on July 1st, we reflect on the birth of our nation. This day marks the anniversary of Confederation in 1867, when Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada (later Ontario and Quebec) united to form the Dominion of Canada. Originally known as Dominion Day, it was renamed Canada Day in 1982.
Today, it’s a time to celebrate our shared identity, values, and the rich cultural diversity that makes Canada so special.
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Risk Factors for Dementia
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Family Council
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2025
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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
Key Staff Contacts
Staying Safe at The Pines
Menus and Activities Monthly Calendar
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Dietary Menus
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July Spruce Activity Centre.pdf (74.8 KB) (pdf)
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July Oak Activity Calendar.pdf (65.9 KB) (pdf)
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July Cedar Activity Calendar.pdf (74.5 KB) (pdf)
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July Birch Activity Calendar.pdf (73.5 KB) (pdf)
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July Maple Activity Calendar.pdf (31.4 KB) (pdf)
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June 2025 Cedar Activity Calendar.pdf (37.6 KB) (pdf)
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June 2025 Oak Activity Calendar.pdf (38.4 KB) (pdf)
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June 2025 Birch Activity Calendar.pdf (37.4 KB) (pdf)
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June 2025 Spruce Activity Calendar.pdf (38.5 KB) (pdf)
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June 2025 Maple Activity Calendar.pdf (37.6 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)
Emergency Preparedness Plans
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The Pines Emergency Preparedness Manual 2025 (11 MB) (pdf)
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Fire plan 2024 - updated October 2024.pdf (1.35 MB) (pdf)
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Departmental Contingency Plans
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Updated November 2024- Administrative Contingency Plan (261 KB) (pdf)
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Updated November 2024- Dietary Contingency Plan (213 KB) (pdf)
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Updated November 2024- Environmental Contingency Plan (219 KB) (pdf)
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Updated November 2024 - Nursing Contingency Plan (247 KB) (pdf)
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Updated November 2024- Activities Contingency Plan (196 KB) (pdf)
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Pandemic Management Plan- 2025 (912 KB) (pdf)
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Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather Events- 2025 (1.33 MB) (pdf)
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- updated January 2025.pdf (282 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, Inclusion, & Cultural Competency Plan 2024.pdf (203 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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