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John R. Rhodes Residence

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Welcome to John R. Rhodes Residence, located at 271 Kerr Street, between Rebecca Street and Speers Road in Oakville. John R Rhodes is a 3-7-storey apartment complex for older adults, separated into 5 wings. It is conveniently located near Trafalgar Park Community Centre, downtown Oakville and Lake Ontario. The community is owned and operated by Halton Community Housing Corporation. Fridge, stove, electricity, water, water heater, and heat are included with rental. The building contains 4 elevators, a large air-conditioned common area, a meeting and games room, and 2 on-site common laundry rooms. Surface visitor and tenant parking, as well as garden plots may also be available. Supportive services may also be available, if eligible.

Address:271 Kerr Street
Building Type:Senior
Date Opened:October 1, 1979
Portfolio:242 Apartments
Units Available:
  • 1 : 240
  • 2 : 2
Wheelchair Accessible Units:
  • 1 : 7
Supportive Care Available: 20
Property Overview:
  • Utilities included
  • 7-storey apartment building
  • Fridge and stove included
  • On-site laundry
  • Surface parking
  • Balconies
Community Development:
  • Community Development programs: 271 Kerr Street offers a robust array of community development programming, designed to cater for the social, physical and mental health wellbeing of residents. As the largest HCHC seniors’ community, this building benefits from a Recreation Outreach Coordinator, provided by Services for Seniors, on site three days a week providing programming that includes, coffee and tea socials, pet therapy sessions and an outdoor walking group. HCHC works collaboratively with staff to complement existing programs. Forming strong partnerships and alliances with community agencies, allows HCHC to broaden the depth of on-site programming offered to residents.
  • Acclaim Health, through the Art in the House Program, provides weekly chair yoga and creative arts classes for residents in the Fall, Winter and Spring. Through these programs residents are able to meet, create discuss and connect.
  • Food for Life Canada runs a weekly program distributing fresh produce to residents free of charge. This food is a top up to the weekly grocery bill and is a welcome support to the community. The program provides a focus on healthy food and nutrition.
  • The Community Paramedic Program - Halton Region Paramedics Services runs this program weekly to identify seniors at risk from cardiovascular disease, diabetes and falls.
  • This building has two seniors tenant advisory group (TAG) members. The HCHC seniors tenant advisory group provides a forum for members of HCHC communities to come together, and discuss issues. Members are empowered to contribute to their communities and inspire others through social engagement, i.e. seniors’ month celebrations, welcoming new residents, coordinating and participating in social events at their sites.
Recent/Ongoing Projects:
  • Lobby Renovation – new kitchenette, new mail room, enterphone system, update of the space including new furniture ($300,000)
  • Building Automation controls installation under SHIP Funding ($50,000)
  • Balcony Restoration Project – refurbishment of railings, waterproofing balcony decks, and painting (A Wing $100,000, B Wing $100,000)
  • Window Replacement Projects – complete replacement of exterior windows
    • Phase 1 included E wing floors 5, 6 and 7 ($100,000)
    • Phase 2 included remainder of the building ($1,550,000). This phase includes funds from the SHAIP program ($1,250,000 from SHAIP program and $300,000 of HCHC investment)
  • Threat, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (TRVA) and associated Security Measures
  • Replacement of Make-up Air System – replacement of make-up air system and associated controls ($430,000).
  • Site Improvements – replacement of parking lot, curbs and sidewalks ($265,000)
  • Replacement of Domestic Water Boilers and Storage Tanks ($425,000)
  • Phase 3 Balcony Restoration – restoration of concrete topping and waterproofing ($365,000)
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