Midhurst/ June 9, 2020 –
County Council approved a plan today, to proceed with a significant
redevelopment of Simcoe Manor and Village in Beeton into a leading long
term care and seniors services campus, and further meet the needs of
seniors in southern Simcoe County. The campus will provide additional
long term care beds, supportive seniors housing units and programs, an
expanded continuum of care and living options, and a wide range of
community services for older adults in one convenient location, allowing
residents to age in place and receive the services and support they
need as their care requirements change.
The new community will be
modelled on the highly successful, provincially recognized and awarded
Georgian Village campus in Penetanguishene, opened by the County in
2013. The Georgian Village model provides a continuum of care, housing
and program options for residents living in the facility as well as
seniors living independently in the community.
In April 2020, the
County agreed to purchase a 20.6-acre property adjacent to the existing
Simcoe Manor and Village facility for this future redevelopment and
expansion, which will allow the facility to stay in Beeton. Its design
will consider safety and preventative measures related to infection
control and any new provincial regulations/directives as a result of the
COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the significant
needs in long term care and seniors services across Ontario and Canada,
and the redevelopment of Simcoe Manor is one important solution the
County is pursuing with the Province to meet these urgent needs and
requirements.
Simcoe Manor and Village is one of four long term
care and seniors services facilities owned and operated by the County of
Simcoe, located in Beeton, Collingwood, Orillia and Penetanguishene.
Simcoe Manor and Village has existed in Beeton since 1898 and has
undertaken multiple renovations. Currently, the Manor consists of 126
long term care beds and 32 self-contained supportive living apartment
units as part of Simcoe Village. The redevelopment plans will result in a
in a 160-bed long term care home, (additional 34 new beds), and more
than 170 seniors housing units/homes (140+ new) and adult day program
space for seniors with varying levels of care and support needs.
The
County of Simcoe has established a high benchmark for seniors care in
Ontario, and as a premium operator of long term care homes, its design
and operations of other seniors facilities demonstrates its strength in
this important area. County Council's vision and commitment have made
excellence in seniors care a priority for this region. The County's
adult lifestyle communities, such as the Georgian Village and Sunset
Village, offer a smart, targeted and innovative approach to support our
residents as they age, providing efficient, comprehensive and accessible
services and amenities within a safe and welcoming community
environment.
The County will continue dialogue with the Province
and submit requests for capital funding and additional monies for long
term care and seniors services bed/unit allocations over the coming
months to support this important redevelopment project. The Province of
Ontario is a critical partner in this project and the County of Simcoe
has proven to the community its commitment to provide the best seniors
care and highest standards of excellence.
Simcoe Manor and Village Redevelopment Quick Facts:
- The County operates four long term care and seniors services facilities (serving 1,300 residents) and provides additional regional programs to older adults including regional behavioural support and telemedicine coordination to all 29 long term care facilities in our area, age-friendly community initiatives and adult day programming
- As a proven operator, the County is Accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada (2016)
- The redeveloped Simcoe Manor will replicate the award-winning Georgian Village campus model, which received the AMO - PJ Marshall Innovation Award (2014) and OANHSS - Innovation and Excellence Award (2017)
- The County anticipates that the redevelopment will result in a in a 160-bed long term care home, (additional 34 new beds), and more then 170 seniors housing units/homes (140+ new) for seniors with varying levels of care and support needs. Housing unit types include: Life Lease Suites, Market Rental Apartments, Retirement Living, Life Lease Garden Homes, Rental Town Homes, Affordable Housing for Seniors, Supportive Housing, Co-housing rentals
- The campus plans, covering 438,558 sq. ft., will include a range of amenities, potentially including: health/medical services, pharmacy, dental, restaurant/dining/cafe, retail, salon, exercise area, and outdoor recreation options, among other services and programs for residents and older adults living independently in the community. There is also opportunity to work with local sector partners on use of space and training options
- Total cost of the redevelopment project is expected to be $177 million over three to four years
- Estimated net new jobs to be 57, not including construction jobs and other local economic impacts (Simcoe Manor and Village currently employs 220 people)
- The preliminary timeline is to receive occupancy in late 2023 to early 2024 (subject to change)
Quotes
“The
County is extremely proud of our long-standing record in providing
high-quality long term care and seniors services across our region –
including during the current COVID-19 pandemic that has shone a light on
the needs within this sector. We are looking forward to the Province
further partnering and investing with us as a proven successful operator
and supporting this important project. This campus will meet the needs
of a growing and aging Simcoe County for generations to come and enable
more residents to benefit from increased access to local homes and care
that enables them to age in place and in comfort." – County of Simcoe Warden George Cornell
“As
the proportion of seniors in our local municipalities continues to
increase at a higher than average rate across Ontario, we are invested
in finding long term, sustainable strategies that fit the needs of our
residents. Adult lifestyle communities demonstrate an innovative option
that allows tailored care that adapts to our residents as they age. Our
redevelopment of Georgian Village in 2013 is a tremendous example of
this successful concept, and we are eager to repeat our success at
Simcoe Manor so more seniors can benefit and receive the care they need,
when they need it the most." – Jane Sinclair, General Manager, Health and Emergency Services
The
County of Simcoe is composed of 16 member municipalities and provides
crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing
paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and
Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.
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CONTACTS:
Chris Hedley
Public Relations Consultant
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Branch
705-715-7654 (mobile)
Chris.Hedley@simcoe.ca
Collin Matanowitsch
Manager, Public Relations
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Branch
705-734-8386 (mobile)
Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca
