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John from Mactier
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Family/friend
5.0
great place...my parents love it
I found this place excellent for my family. It is not ease to find a place that is just like the cottage with caring staff and amazing meals. We visit our family every weekend and they love it there at the Villa. There is lots of music, games, walking trails and even a Chapel service every week. Over 100 people were attending the craft show when we dropped by. Highly recommend this place. Like a lodge hotel.
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About the facility Muskoka Hills Retirement Villa
Muskoka Hills Retirement Villa in Bracebridge, ON is one of senior living communities in the area. To find the right community for your needs and budget, connect with one of A Place For Mom’s local senior living advisors for free, expert advice.
Senior living options offered
Assisted Living
Independent Living
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Amenities at Muskoka Hills Retirement Villa
Healthcare Services
- Medication Management
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Diabetic Care
- Incontinence Care
Meals & Dining
- Guest Meals
- Kosher
- Room Service
- Gluten-free
- Meals Provided
- Organic
- Vegetarian
Room Amenities
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Kitchenette
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Bath Tubs
- Cable or Satellite TV
Community Amenities
Transportation & parking
- Transportation at Cost
- Uncovered Parking
- Resident Parking Available
Pets
- Cats Allowed
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Dogs Allowed
Common areas
- Library
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Meeting Room
- Computer or Media Center
- Central Fireplace
- Indoor Common Areas
Recreational areas
- Fitness Center
- Game Room
- Billiards Lounge
- Movie or Theater Room
- Arts and Crafts Center
Services
- Housekeeping
- Beautician
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
Languages spoken
- English
Activities
- Wii Bowling
- Trivia Games
- Activities On-site
- Protestant Services
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Live Musical Performances
- Art Classes
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Gardening Club
- Day Trips and Outings
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Birthday Parties
- Holiday Parties
- Dances
- Catholic Services
- Activities Off-site
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- BBQs or Picnics
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Studio
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--Studio
Starting at $X,XXX/moStudio
--Active promotion
No
Active promotion
No
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No
Active promotion
No
Pet friendly
Yes
Pet friendly
No
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Care types offered
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Assisted Living, Independent Living
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A Place for Mom has scored Muskoka Hills Retirement Villa with 1 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 1 review in the last 2 years. Over all time, Muskoka Hills Retirement Villa has 10 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 1.9 out of 5.
Overall Rating
1.9
Cleanliness
2.7
Friendliness
2.6
Care Services
2.5
Staff
1.5
Meals & Dining
2.0
Activities
2.4
Value for Cost
2.2
A Place for Mom has scored Muskoka Hills Retirement Villa with 1 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 1 review in the last 2 years. Over all time, Muskoka Hills Retirement Villa has 10 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 1.9 out of 5.
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Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
May 18, 2023
Minus 5 star rating
This place is bright and looks great but that is it, it is just looks
Muskoka Hills is horrible and not safe
The Executive Director (ED) is horrible to deal with.
The place seemed too good to be true when we moved our loved one in. It was too good to be true. Most of the staff are afraid of the ED so they have a huge turn over in staff Some of the staff and the ED have been caught yelling at our loved one and others, they have threatened and bullied the clients as well
They even keep making new facebook pages when they get too many poor reviews.
My partner, my self and our family wish we had seen the reviews before we moved our loved one in to there
Please DO NOT move your loved one to this place,
Sp - Resident/client
Assisted Living
August 27, 2021
Do not move your loved one here
Do not trust this place with the care and well being of your loved ones. After my father went to the hospital they never once asked about his condition. They only focused on getting another months rent. We did not receive any condolences from them after he died. The manager is very difficult to communicate with. She is combative and nasty. I do not recommend this place.
Vinnie - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 26, 2020
Sad but True
Nursing staff was great. When I came here I went into isolation, I was taken right to my room.No documents were brought to me about meals,rules,special diets, allergies or medications. I did the virtual tour and was told the two different prices for the two rooms. I wasn’t told about the rule for the weekend was no dropping stuff off for us, hence my mom was turned away at the door with my bedding. The food leaves something to be desired and often I have asked what is it?” I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone I liked. The management is terrible and argumentative!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
January 27, 2020
Not the best facility, but better than staying inhospital
An offer of admission to this facility allowed my loved one to be discharged from hospital. Otherwise, he had no where else to go. Initially we felt that staff were demoralized but noted improvement after a Wellness Nurse was hired. My loved one initially experienced thefts of cash from his room requiring extraordinary prevention measures. The thefts stopped. Food quality was a source of continued complaint with many residents. My loved one often did not eat the meals offered and supplemented with purchases from the grocery store. If he asked for seconds, while promised, they often did not come. His room was adequate, but not air conditioned. During a hot spell in the summer of 2018, the staff did a good job of moving residents to the air conditioned lounges and giving them ice cream and water. The bathroom did not have assisted devises to help with toileting, although the home knew at acceptance that he had mobility and balance problems. He did eventually fall when trying to transfer to the toilet and broke it. The water was not steam cleaned from the carpet and when he moved to a nursing home a few months later, he was charged for replacing the carpet which had become moldy. The facility did not honor it's tenancy agreement in respect to determining and providing a final billing, and requests for review, refund and an explanation for monies collected upon departure were ignored. From what I have seen online, complaints about the administration of this facility seem common from families and staff. In my opinion, the facility's website embellishes the facility's assets. It must be remembered that it is a former ski lodge that has been converted to its current purpose. However, throughout 2018 and presumably throughout 2019 an effort to renovate the resident rooms as they became vacant was noted. Presumably, the renovations will make the facility more suitable to its purpose. Overall, I would not recommend this facility as a first choice, but it is better than staying in hospital for lack of a place to go.
John from Mactier - Family/friend
Independent Living
May 1, 2019
great place...my parents love it
I found this place excellent for my family. It is not ease to find a place that is just like the cottage with caring staff and amazing meals. We visit our family every weekend and they love it there at the Villa. There is lots of music, games, walking trails and even a Chapel service every week. Over 100 people were attending the craft show when we dropped by. Highly recommend this place. Like a lodge hotel.
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Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
December 18, 2017
Caring is not at the upper management level
The building is great. Bright and cheery.
The nurses are amazing. Friendly and caring.
The food is good. Home cooked and fresh.
It's only because of these three aspects I am giving it one star.
The administration - HORRIBLE. Don't even expect to actually talk to the Executive Director, [Removed] especially when they are in the wrong. Like when important paperwork is not filed thus causing grief and turmoil for the family.
The owners are totally hands off and don't really seem to care what happens at the retirement home as long as they are making money.
If you are considering a place for loved ones I would NOT select Muskoka Hills if you are looking for a caring community from the top down. The top doesn't care - they are just in it to make a dollar. When they make a huge error and won't even provide you with a phone call or email to say "we are in the wrong and we are sorry" it really isn't good business.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
December 18, 2017
Caring only occurs at the bottom level!
The facilities are wonderful. Clean and bright.
The nurses are incredible. Friendly and caring.
The food is good. Home cooked and fresh.
These are the only reasons I'm giving them two stars. I feel these aspects need some recognition.
The administration is HORRIBLE. Don't expect to actually speak with the Executive Director [name removed] - she will avoid you at all costs. Even when something very severe happens like unfiled important documents that are required by all staff at all times.
The owners are very hands off and refer everything back to [name removed]. But good luck getting her to actually talk with you. Resolution to my matter still has not been even acknowledged let alone addressed.
Be cautious when choosing Muskoka Hills. If you are wanting a caring atmosphere from the bottom up - then this is not the place for your loved ones. If you are only interested in the facility, nurses and food - then this is the place for you.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
October 19, 2017
The only reason to go is to let them know about their poor attitude and service.
Muskoka Hills barred my mother from wishing her father (my grandfather) goodbye as he was being moved out of the retirement home to another location. They do have the right to tell people to get off their property but they were two-faced in this matter - one moment allowing us to visit and the next minute telling us to get off the property. If they deny that they did this my uncle has proof that we were ejected from the property for trying to see our grandparents / parents. My grandparents are no longer at Muskoka Hills (I do not currently know where they are) so there is no point going there. But I do recommend that you don't visit this place or convince your grandparents / parents that this is a good retirement home. You may not be allowed to visit them.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
September 5, 2017
If you want to see your kids again - don't go here.
Muskoka Hills barred my mother from wishing her father (my grandfather) goodbye as he was being moved out of the retirement home to another location. They do have the right to tell people to get off their property but they were two-faced in this matter - one moment allowing us to visit and the next minute telling us to get off the property. If they deny that they did this my uncle has proof that we were ejected from the property for trying to see our grandparents / parents. My grandparents are no longer at Muskoka Hills (I do not currently know where they are) so there is no point going there. But I do recommend that you don't visit this place or convince your grandparents / parents that this is a good retirement home. You may not be allowed to visit them. [Removed] is the office admin there and she is a two-faced piece of work.
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
October 12, 2016
We toured the location with our family and they gave us a complementary dinner in their Muskoka dining room. We were very impressed with their service and staff. Our father will love it here. The rooms are economical.
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