Grove Park Home

Organization Type: Health & Medical
Address: 234 Cook St., Barrie, Ontario L4M 4H5
Contact: Tara Seebaran
Website: http://www.groveparkhome.on.ca

Grove Park Home is a charitable, not for profit, Long Term Care Home established in Barrie in 1968. The Home provides care for 143 Long Term Care residents, as well as offering Retirement Living suites and an Adult Day Program.

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Organization: Grove Park Home
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Description: Grove Park Home is a charitable, not for profit, Long Term Care Home established in Barrie in 1968. The Home provides care for 143 Long Term Care residents, as well as offering Retirement …Read More

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