About Villa Colombo
Vaughan
Our beautiful 16-acre northern campus in the thriving community of Kleinburg, Ontario, is home to 160 of our seniors. The living accommodations are comprised of six separate areas overlooking the expansive property, each housing up to 30 residents who share common airconditioned areas including living room, dining room, and bathing spa, to create a social and welcoming atmosphere. An air conditioning installation project is currently underway to provide services to every resident suite. Additional amenities include private rooms for retreating and visiting are also well-equipped and are of the highest-quality and comfort. The home also features heated floors, TVs in residents’ rooms, our Piazza De Gasperis, or “town square,” a reflective pool, bocce court, and chapel making Villa Colombo Vaughan more than just a long term-care facility, it is a place to call home for our 160 residents.
For more information, or to inquire further about our services, please contact:
Villa Colombo Vaughan
Di Poce Centre, 10443 Hwy. 27
Kleinburg, ON
L0J 1C0
Phone: 289-202-2222
Fax: 289-202-2000
Email: vcvreception@universalcareinc.ca
Professionally Managed by UniversalCare Canada Inc.
Licensee: Villa Colombo Seniors Centre (Vaughan) Inc.
Senior Officer: Anthony Messina
Email: amessina@guardiancapital.com
Joseph Gulizia
President/CEO
UniversalCare Canada Inc.
Email: jgulizia@universalcareinc.ca
Phone: 416-708- 9301
Julie Mann
Director of Senior Living
UniversalCare Canada Inc.
Email: jmann@universalcareinc.ca
Anna Urbanowicz
Administrator
UniversalCare Canada Inc.
Email: VCVAdmin@universalcareinc.ca
Kristina Williams
DOC
UniversalCare Canada Inc.
Email: VCVDOC2@universalcareinc.ca
Amandeep Randhawa
IPAC Lead
UniversalCare Canada Inc.
Admissions
Villa Colombo Vaughan is a culturally sensitive long-term care home that provides care to the Italian-Canadian population and the community at large. The home is very diverse with staff who speak a variety of languages, and physicians who are on site weekly.
Accreditation

Mission, Vision, Values
- Our mission is to provide culturally sensitive long-term care and services to maximize meaningful living, dignity and independence for each resident.
- Our greatest resource in fulfilling our mission is our partnership with families, staff, volunteers and the community.
- We value the individuality, heritage and unique history of each resident
- We respect each person’s rights and autonomy supporting dignity and security
- We advance cultural and linguistic sensitivity honouring our Italian Canadian heritage
- We encourage residents, families, volunteers, and staff to achieve excellence
- We promote continuous improvement by empowering innovation, accountability and Integrity
- Residents are nurtured through cultural sensitivity, understanding and autonomy
- Dignity is promoted through respect, compassion and courtesy
- Resident care includes supporting enhanced palliative care
- Accountability and fiscal responsibility promote dynamic partnerships with resident, staff, families, volunteers and the community
- A progressive and innovative organizational culture where staff and volunteers are encouraged to achieve excellence
- Strong financial and human resources support our mission
MOH Compliance Reporting
Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BSPO)
Ministry of Long term Care
To make a complaint, call the Ministry’s toll-free number from 8:30am -7:00pm, 7 days a week:
Toll-free 1-866-434-0144