McCarthy Place Retirement Residence — Local services in Stratford

McCarthy Place has been an incredible place for our mother to move this Fall before the winter weather moved in. She is still in good health and just wanted more people around, especially when the weather makes Canadians housebound. She has come to know the staff and residents quickly, and she really likes the routines and opportunities to get together with people. There are coffee socials, the meal routines, and other activities that she really enjoys.

The McCarthy staff have been extremely helpful at every stage in the process. From our early visits to make a decision, during the time on the waiting list as we prepared for her move-in, to the furniture move-in day and the day of Mom's first sleep they were always providing reassurance, ideas, and...

I am a proud local Realtor in Stratford, Ontario. Four clients of mine have moved to McCarthy Place. Whenever I have the opportunity, I visit each of my clients (other than during COVID lockdown). Every time I go, the front office staff are very warm and approachable in their welcome. My clients love it here, the dining room is large and bright, there is a warm sitting/visiting area for residents and their families and all staff are well trained and friendly. My mother will soon be ready to move from her home into long term care, and McCarthy Place will be our first option. I highly...

Due to insufficient nursing home facilities in SW Ontario---in my opinion--- no seniors homes are worthy of a 5 star rating. Seniors homes must accept too many inactive, dependent clients. That said, I previously lived in a 3 star facility. Moving to McCarthy Place has proven to be better for me---an active senior male. I realize that seniors homes must carry additional facilities to handle the nursing cases. This makes them more expensive to operate and live in. Nevertheless, I think McCarthy is the only seniors home worthy of a 4 star...