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Forest Heights Long-Term Care Home

54Developing

60 Westheights Dr, Kitchener, ON N2N 2A8, Canada

3.1(27 reviews)
Long Term CareRetirement Home
WaitlistavailabilityPlacement is arranged through Ontario Health atHome, not by contacting the home directly.

Last updated September 2026

About This Community

Forest Heights is a 172-bed accredited and licensed long-term care home located in Kitchener, Ontario. It provides compassionate long-term care with 24-hour nursing and personal care support.

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Senior Care Path Summary

Forest Heights is a 172-bed accredited and licensed long-term care home situated in Kitchener, Ontario, operated by Southbridge Care Homes. The facility provides safe, compassionate long-term care with all services built around the needs and preferences of residents.

The home offers 24-hour nursing and personal care provided by or under the supervision of registered nurses, along with dietary services tailored to individual resident needs.

Forest Heights provides a variety of programs and activities designed to fit residents' needs and abilities, physiotherapy services with personal attention to maximize functional potential, and partnerships with external healthcare providers including dentists, pharmacists, optometrists, and foot care services.

Editorial summary by Senior Care Path based on verified listing data, last reviewed September 2026.

Pricing at Forest Heights Long-Term Care Home

Pricing

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A starting price usually covers the suite, meals, housekeeping and activities. Care is added on top as needs grow, so ask for an all-in quote in writing.

How placement works

Applying for long-term care

This is a long-term care home, so you can't book a room directly. Placement is arranged through Ontario Health atHome, which confirms eligibility and manages the waiting list for the homes you choose.

  1. 1A care coordinator confirms that long-term care is the right level of care and that you're eligible.
  2. 2You pick the homes you'd like, and your name is added to each home's waiting list.
  3. 3When a bed opens and you're next in line, the home offers it to you.
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Who This Community Is Best For

Ideal For

  • Seniors with complex medical needs who require 24-hour nursing care

Consider Alternatives For

  • Active or largely independent seniors

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Hospitals & healthcare nearby

The nearest emergency department and senior-focused healthcare, with approximate straight-line distances. These are public facilities near Forest Heights Long-Term Care Home, not services it provides or is affiliated with.

Senior-focused healthcare

Grand River Hospital - Freeport

Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital

About 9.5 km away

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Geriatric Rehabilitation
  • Palliative Care

Also nearby

Cambridge Memorial Hospital

Hospital

About 17.2 km away

  • Emergency Department
  • Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Dementia Care
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Facility and service details come from Ontario Health atHome and the Ontario Ministry of Health. Call 911 in an emergency.

Care Services

  • 24-hour nursing
  • Personal care
  • Dietary services
  • Physiotherapy
  • Medication management
  • Dentists
  • Pharmacists
  • Optometrists
  • Foot care services

Languages Supported

  • English

Amenities

  • Programs and activities

Key Features

  • 172-bed capacity
  • Accredited and licensed
  • Partners in care include dentists, pharmacists, optometrists

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Google Reviews

3.1

27 Google reviews

Most recent reviews

  • Chrystal C

    Chrystal C

    7 months ago · via Google

    Called this facility to schedule a tour. Receptionist puts phone call on hold so they can speak with someone about it. However, they did not mute their end of the phone call and overhear them being told by someone else to just hang up. Which they proceeded to do. Incredibly unprofessional, if this is any indication of the treatment of residents, glad this bullet was dodged.

  • Paul Thompson

    Paul Thompson

    8 months ago · via Google

    Caring,knowledgeable and friendly staff. From the PSW's to the nurses to the lovely lady at the front desk they made my brother and I feel comfortable moving our Dad in on Christmas Eve. Communication regarding Dad's daily routine have been excellent!Special thanks to Julie and Ashley❤️

  • Jen P

    Jen P

    8 months ago · via Google

    Both of my parents are at Forest Heights LTC for 3 years now and they're very happy there. Although the building is a bit older but inside it's well kept. The floor and hallway are clean and clear of clutter. There is a lot of natural light in every resident room, lunch room, common space, and hallway. The facility staff makes their round throughout the day to keep the floor and washroom clean. If anything breaks, the maintenance team would respond within the same day. The nursing staff and PSW team are excellent, especially those in Gibbon House. They are always on their feet to look after someone so even if they can't respond to the bell call immediately but they know that there's a resident needing care and will reach out. They're treating residents with respect and dignity, as well as keeping family informed of every little updates such as medication changes, blood work, diagnostic results, physio treatment, leisure activities, etc. There are several activities everyday and on weekends they have free manicure for anyone wanted it. In the summer they also do gardening in the court yard. It was just a few activities that we observed but overall we see that there's a lot of human compassion and care at this home. The front line staff cares a lot about the residents and treat them like friends. They waved goodbye when the residents go out and give them hugs when they come back. They are trying to do their part as best as they can and attend to all residents as quickly as possible, so in return the residents & family also need to show a bit more patience and understanding. The staff at Gibbon House genuinely care for the residents!

Summary of Google Reviews

Summarized by Senior Care Path from Forest Heights Long-Term Care Home's Google rating and recent reviews. Confirm specifics with the community.

Forest Heights Long-Term Care Home holds a 3.1-star rating across 27 Google reviews. Recent reviewers most often highlight caring, attentive staff and clean, well-kept spaces.

Most common praise

  • Caring, attentive staff
  • Clean, well-kept spaces
  • Engaging activities and social life
  • Warm, welcoming community
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Google reviews and rating refreshed September 2026.

54/ 100

Confidence Score

Developing

Our 100-point confidence rating

Trust 48/60Verified 6/40
How we calculate the Confidence Score

Senior Care Path gives Forest Heights Long-Term Care Home an SCP Confidence Score of 54/100 (Developing), our 100-point trust rating. How we calculate it.

The essentials

Languages spoken
English

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Location

60 Westheights Dr, Kitchener, ON N2N 2A8, Canada, Kitchener, Ontario N2N 2A8

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