This is what my partner's mom had for 2 yrs. before she died peacefully at 93 last fall. Her facility was physically joined to a teaching/research hospital. Several doctors specializing in geriatric medicine were also providing care..plus cardio specialist, etc. High ratio of nursing care per xx no. of nursing home residents. There were organized activities at least once per week. Internet computers, common garden for potted plants, even a common kitchen if they wanted to cook.

She paid $900.00CAN/month which included all the specialized medical and nursing care 24 hrs., her drugs (with some discounts as per the plan for all people living in our province) her living quarters, 3 served meals, etc. She had to pay for her own haircuts, etc.

She did not have her own private room, she had her own bed space shared with 4 other ladies. But really this facility was truly for those near the end of their lives.

She was very lucky to be in such a well-run, caring facility and yes, this is a government run, government funded facility that provides discounted cost care.

No, it was not in a campus like area. It was located downtown...close to many coffee shops, banks, grocery store for nibbles, which dearie used to occasionally take his mother their in wheelchair..she really liked dark coffee like Starbuck's. It was not isolated from rest of community /life in far flung gated community.