“I became close to many of the nurses on staff and felt that my mother received wonderful care at Copernicus Lodge.” –Patti H.
“Dad lived at Copernicus Lodge for eight years. All throughout his residency, the staff was the most professional, caring and tolerant that I have ever encountered. Their compassion and sense of humour knew no bounds.” –Mary-Jeanne W.
“I have personal experience with a number of long-term care facilities in Toronto. I can honestly say that Copernicus Lodge has the best atmosphere, care and surroundings. It’s a family.” –Iwona P.
“It made it so much easier for my mother to speak Polish to her caregivers and fellow patients at Copernicus Lodge rather than being in an English-only place.” –Sue M.
“The respect and admiration I have for Copernicus Lodge staff is felt by all Family Council members.” –Richard Gralek, President of the Copernicus Lodge Family Council
“There is great pride in everyone who works at Copernicus Lodge. There is a great care and respect that underlies the nursing care.” –Patti H.
“All of us seniors at Copernicus Lodge receive wonderful physical and spiritual care.” –Irena L.
“We were so impressed with the warmth and continuity of the day-to-day care and support our mom received at Copernicus Lodge in her six plus years of residency.”
–Marilyn M.
“We would recommend Copernicus Lodge to anyone looking for a first class long-term care facility for their loved ones.” –Mary-Jeanne W.
“Mom was very happy at Copernicus Lodge. She felt she was part of a wonderful community and developed many friendships there. Copernicus was her home and I know she was grateful.” –Alice P.
“At first, we were apprehensive about my father being placed in a nursing home, but when we realized the caring environment he was in, all our fears were alleviated and we knew that we had chosen the best nursing home possible.” –Zofia R.
“From the smiles at the front desk to the work of the maintenance staff to the day program activities and those wonderful meals from the kitchen, Copernicus Lodge is a warm and welcoming place to live or visit.” –Marilyn M.
“My mother was very proud of Copernicus Lodge and the library. It gave her a purpose in life and an opportunity to meet and help others and work with books.” –Iwona P.
“Knowing that our father was in the best place he could possibly be gave our family peace of mind.” –Maria B.
“As more of us take care of our parents, it's good to know that excellent care facilities such as Copernicus Lodge are available.” –Bernie K.
“Since I've lived at Copernicus Lodge, I've experienced an overwhelming feeling of comfort and safety. The medical care I've received is second to none. The reliable staff at Copernicus always ensure that my needs are being met and my requests seen to.” –Zdzislaw N.
“If not for the staff at Copernicus Lodge, mum’s last five years on this earth would not have been as enjoyable as they were. She was very happy there and never ever complained about the care she received.” –Greg J.
“On behalf of my husband and myself, I would like to express our sincere thanks for the way my husband was treated from the day of his arrival until his last day at Copernicus Lodge.” –Irena D.
“We are very grateful that my mother was able to live the last few years of her life in such a good nursing home with such fine people. I think most of the Copernicus Lodge staff would say that they were just doing their job, but to our family, their dedication and care meant much more.”
–John S.
“My grandmother spent her final few years at Copernicus Lodge and I can honestly say that in all the years I knew her, the years she spent at Copernicus were the ones where she was most ‘at peace’ with herself.” –Sue M.
“The care and loving attention provided by Copernicus Lodge staff helped extend our father’s life so that he was able to see his 100th birthday and share it with his family, his extended family at Copernicus and his friends.”
–Henry S.
“When we placed my mother at Copernicus Lodge, people wondered why would non-Polish speakers place a parent in your care? As Catholics, we were very familiar with the strong religious and cultural traditions of the Polish community. I was also living close by and could visit her frequently.” –Patti H.
“I would like to thank the hard working staff of Copernicus Lodge for the kindness and excellent care my uncle received for three years.” –Sandra B.
