Nearest emergency department
Humber River Hospital
Hospital
About 5.8 km away
- Emergency Department
- Specialized Geriatric Services
- Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
- Geriatric Medicine

685 Finch Ave W, North York, ON M2R 1P2, Canada, Toronto, Ontario
3.9(10 reviews)Last updated September 2026
St. Bernard's Residence is a retirement home in North York, Toronto offering long-term independent living and short-term respite care options.
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St. Bernard's Residence provides nursing care, meals, housekeeping, laundry, and assistance with medication for active seniors seeking some daily support. The facility is accessible for individuals using walkers or canes.
Short-term stays up to 90 days are available for respite care, post-hospital recovery, vacation visits, and trial stays.
Editorial summary by Senior Care Path based on verified listing data, last reviewed September 2026.
Pricing
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Typical in Ontario: $2,350–$6,295/moFrom Ontario listings of this type that publish a rate. It isn't St. Bernards's own price, so ask them for theirs.
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.
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The nearest emergency department and senior-focused healthcare, with approximate straight-line distances. These are public facilities near St. Bernards, not services it provides or is affiliated with.
Nearest emergency department
Hospital
About 5.8 km away
Senior-focused healthcare
Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital
About 4.9 km away
Rehabilitation & continuing care
Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital
About 4.7 km away
Facility and service details come from Ontario Health atHome and the Ontario Ministry of Health. Call 911 in an emergency.



3.9
10 Google reviews
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St. Bernards holds a 3.9-star rating across 10 Google reviews. Recent reviewers most often highlight caring, attentive staff and quality dining and meals.
Most common praise
Most recent reviews
Jennifer Sardella
a year ago · via Google
As a coordinator who has clients living at St. Bernard’s Retirement Residence, I can confidently say it’s a truly exceptional place for seniors. The atmosphere is warm and community-oriented — a refreshing change from the corporate feel that many retirement homes have today. The Sisters of the Precious Blood are incredibly kind and present, bringing a real sense of care and spirituality to the residence. The nursing staff are attentive, professional, and always proactive in communicating important updates. My clients and their families consistently feel supported and well-informed. The residence recently underwent renovations, making it even more comfortable and inviting. There's a beautiful chapel on-site with daily Mass, which many residents cherish. The annual family BBQ is always a highlight and just one example of the thoughtful, community-building activities that are regularly offered. What stands out most is the hands-on, approachable management. It's clear that everyone here is committed to creating a safe, caring, and enriching environment for the elderly. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend St. Bernard’s to any family seeking quality care for their loved one. I would like to thank the management, the staff, and the Sisters for creating such a wonderful environment to live in at such a vulnerable time in a persons life.
Lory C
a year ago · via Google
Great place, great family atmosphere. Always friendly and helpful.
Rob Diseri
2 years ago · via Google
We were invited by one of the residents to a barbecue that was hosted by St. Bernard's today, and was very disappointed with the way the staff treated us! Firstly, the lady Pearl gave such an attitude when we were just requesting what we wanted to eat. Secondly another staff member, and I won't mention her name, came behind me and pulled me by the shirt and told me "don't stand here, the manager doesn't like it!", and I replied "Why? I'm not doing anything wrong, I'm not going to spit on the food!" She literally made me feel like I was dirty and full of germs, and at that point I felt so offended. I couldn't understand this because I was standing in the line like everyone else but she only came and pointed me out like she had something against me. And lastly the fact is that they kept telling us that the manager is there, over and over really was something out of the ordinary. And all we were doing was just standing in line waiting for food like everyone else. Why are they telling us that the manager is there? We are not doing anything wrong and furthermore we are not employees of St. Bernard's, so what was the point to tell us the manager is there? They are the employees of St. Bernard's, and they are the ones who should tell themselves the manager is there, not to the guests! So treat guests with respect and be more professional. Will never attend again!!
Google reviews and rating refreshed September 2026.
Confidence Score
Developing
Our 100-point confidence rating
Senior Care Path gives St. Bernards an SCP Confidence Score of 49/100 (Developing), our 100-point trust rating. How we calculate it.
Retirement home licence
LicensedRetirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA)
Licence #T0138 · checked October 2026
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685 Finch Ave W, North York, ON M2R 1P2, Canada, Toronto, Ontario M2R 1P2
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