Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf

Record #: BAR2196
Last Modified: 30 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 29 Nov 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-719-6700
TTY Phone 705-719-6700
Fax 705-719-6752
E-Mail info@bobrumball.org
Website https://www2.bobrumball.org/
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobrumballfoundation/
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobrumball/
Alternate Contact Jennifer West, Director of Care; Phone: 705-719-6700, Ext 306; Email: jwest@bobrumball.org

Site Information

Description (Site) Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf is located near the cross streets of Sandringham Dr and Big Bay Point Rd.
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
1 Royal Parkside Dr
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 0C4
Intersection Sandringham Dr and Big Bay Point Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) 64-bed long-term care facility for adults who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing and hearing
  • has a multipurpose room for use by both residents and the Deaf Community
  • residence is the only Long-Term Care facility for people who are deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing in Canada
Hours Care services: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served Canada
Eligibility Adults who need long-term care, not restricted to adults who are deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing
Application
  • Contact North Simcoe Muskoka Home and Community Care Support Services (formerly NSM LHIN) at 1-888-721-2222 or 705-721-8010
  • Home and Community Care Coordinators will assess the needs of applicants
Languages American Sign Language (ASL) - Reception, Interpretation, Programs; English
Fees Service - Rates set by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care * subsidies for basic rates may be available for eligible applicants
Volunteer Description * volunteers will be recruited from hearing and deaf communities within the Simcoe County area and can be placed in all departments

Agency and Service Names

Alternate Name Ontario Mission of the Deaf
Former Name Ontario Long -Term Care Home for the Deaf

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Funding Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care

Taxonomy and Classification