
Over 50 Years of Caring
For more than 50 years, Bay Haven Care Community has been committed to delivering high-quality long-term care. Our mission is to provide resident-focused care that upholds dignity, compassion, and excellence. As a long-standing member of the Ontario Long Term Care Association, Bay Haven Care Community is a trusted pillar within the community.
Bay Haven’s Commitment to Caring
One of the many reasons Bay Haven Care Community is recognized as Collingwood’s preferred choice is our commitment to continuously striving for excellence in long-term care. Guided by strong, responsive leadership and a clear, focused direction, we are dedicated to meeting—and exceeding—the needs and expectations of our residents.
A Special Place in Our Community
As Collingwood’s most experienced and respected long-term care home, Bay Haven Care Community is committed to fostering strong partnerships with community agencies to enhance the programs and services we provide. We offer numerous opportunities for residents to remain actively engaged with the broader community, while also welcoming the community into our home. Through these meaningful connections, Bay Haven Care Community continues to be a vital part of Collingwood, proudly sharing the gift of compassionate care.
Features of Long-Term Care
- Hair dressing/barber shop
- Attractively decorated dining room
- Warm & inviting main lounge with fireplace
- Comfortable sitting room
- Cheerful activity room
- Beautifully landscaped courtyard
- Outdoor gardens and walking paths
Home Comfort
Each resident room is equipped with individual climate control, a resident call-bell system, telephone connections, and television outlets. Residents are encouraged to bring cherished personal items from home to create a comfortable and personalized living space.

Accommodation
Our Long Term Care home offers comfortable accommodations to meet the needs of our residents. Rooms are available in both private, semi-private, and basic configurations, providing options that support preferences and levels of privacy
(room type subject to availability)
Each resident room includes:
- Access to a shared washroom
- Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating for year-round comfort
- A large window to provide natural light and a welcome atmosphere
Residents also have access to a separate tub room, ensuring safe and comfortable bathing in a dedicated space designed for care and support.
We are committed to providing a warm, safe, and comfortable environment that feels like home.
Click below to view examples of our long-term care rooms
Recreation
Our recreation department provides innovative, high-quality programs to meet the unique needs of all residents. Recreation activities include individual visits as well as large group programs, both within the facility and out in the community.
Meeting the preferences of all residents, programming is available during the day, in the evening, as well as weekends.
All recreational activities in the long-term care facility are thoroughly planned and delivered by quality recreation staff. We offer well-rounded programs designed to stimulate every aspect of well-being, including intellectual, social, physical, emotional, environmental, and spiritual.
Our calendar includes a wide range of programs, including special occasions, holidays, birthdays, and seasonal celebrations, which help build a vibrant, engaging community.
Our programming also includes a host of wellness services, which support our holistic approach to the mind, body, and spirit, including the following:
- Baking Programs
- Barbeques and Picnics in a beautiful courtyard setting
- Creative Arts and Crafts programs
- Cards, Games, and Trivia
- Community Events and Local Excursions
- Gardening club and sensory programming
- Exercising programs, Chair Yoga, and Physiotherapy
- Musical Performances and Sing-a-longs
- Nurture Care Thereapy
- Animal Thereapy
- Religious Services and Hymn Sings
- Java Music Club – Peer Support/Group Social
- Special Events (Ho-Down, Sock Hop, Summer Solstice Celebration)
- Spa Services
Meals at Bay Haven
We are proud to offer a variety of delicious, well-balanced meals prepared fresh each day for our residents.
Long-Term Care Admissions
Admission to Long-Term Care homes in Ontario is managed through Ontario Heath atHome. All individuals must first complete an assessment through Ontario Health atHome and be placed on the centralized waitlist before admission can be considered.
Ontario Health atHome administers and manages the waitlist for all LTC homes. Please note that Bay Haven does not control the waitlist, placement decisions, or timelines.
To begin the assessment process, or to learn more, please contact Ontario Health atHome directly:
Website: https://ontariohealthathome.ca/
North Simcoe Muskoka Branch
15 Sperling Drive, Suite 100
Barrie, ON, L4M 6K9
Phone: 310-2222 (no area code required)
Toll-free: 1-888-721-2222
Fax: 705-792-6270
TTY: 711
