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Extendicare McGarrell Place Long-Term Care Home

Updated 2026-07-23 · 1,332 reviewed · 42 listed · Scored from 17 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(17) 55 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Extendicare McGarrell Place Long-Term Care Home
Services
Long-Term Care Homes, Aged Care, Adult Day Programs
Reviews
17

What recent reviews say

Most families report compassionate, responsive care from staff who know residents well and communicate proactively. Management addresses concerns promptly, though one reviewer documented chronic understaffing and residents waiting extended periods for help with basic needs.

The home is clean and organized, with structured processes like ID bracelets and sign-in sheets. Named staff including Dr. Lo, Jennifer, and the BSO team are singled out for responsiveness. One isolated complaint about a staff member's behavior; no recent staffing concerns evident.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • attentive, responsive staff
  • clean facility and comfortable setting
  • caring approach to residents
  • management listens to concerns
Watch-outs
  • understaffed
  • slow response to resident calls for help
  • staff burnout and high turnover
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Best for: Families seeking attentive end-of-life and memory care with active management support.
Think twice if: Staffing remains tight; families report residents sometimes wait for help during personal care needs.

Strengths

  • compassionate, proactive staff
  • responsive management to family concerns
  • structured care processes and ID tracking
  • clean, well-maintained facility

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Lo joins meetings after hours and is responsive to family concerns
  • Jennifer noted for friendliness and knowledge during tours
  • BSO team praised for communication and support
  • ID bracelets and sign-in/sign-out processes in place
  • Management names include Christen, Melissa, and Joe
  • One reviewer documented COVID outbreaks, staff illness, and temp staff covering shifts

What reviews say by service

Long-Term Care Homes
Compassionate care during end-of-life; responsive doctor and staff; chronic understaffing reported by one long-term caregiver.
Memory Care & Dementia Care
Staff patient and attentive with dementia residents; one family appreciated care despite resident's restlessness.
Respite & Palliative Care
Responsive to family needs during end-of-life; after-hours doctor availability noted.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.1 against a 4.1 average across the 39 long-term care homes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 39% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 40
Review volume 55
Review recency 32
Review sentiment 57
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can the doctor be reached outside regular hours?
Dr. Lo has joined family Zoom meetings after hours (7:30 pm). Management responds within 48 hours and is present at least 2 days per week.
What happens during the first week?
Staff shower and dress residents, ID bracelets are issued, and sign-in/sign-out processes are used. One reviewer noted staff called with relevant updates within the first week.

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Last updated 2026-07-23