Community Partner Update – Issue 2, 2026

Issue 2, 2026

Every milestone at peopleCare starts with people. From celebrating the team members who bring our Values to life each day, to expanding access to care in communities that need it most, we’ve learned that lasting impact is always built through collaboration and a shared commitment to making a difference. This issue celebrates the people, partnerships and communities helping us shape the future of senior living while creating more opportunities for older adults and their families to thrive close to home.

Nearly 250 reasons to celebrate at 2026 Values Awards

Every year, peopleCare’s Values Awards recognize the team members who go above and beyond, making our homes better places to live, work, volunteer and visit. This year, we received a record 247 nominations, each telling the story of someone who made a meaningful difference for residents, families and coworkers. From innovating care to supporting others through difficult moments to bringing joy and purpose to everyday life, the nominations spoke volumes about the extraordinary people who make our homes such special places. While only a handful of team members receive an award each year, every nominee deserves to be celebrated. Congratulations to our 2026 Values Award winners and nominees, and thank you to our evaluation committee of valued partners who help make this important recognition program possible.

Read Nearly 250 reasons to celebrate at 2026 Values Awards.

Bringing LTC home to Wasaga

Following an award of 288 new LTC bed licences from the Ministry of Long-Term Care, peopleCare is thrilled to be bringing LTC to Wasaga Beach. This community is currently without a LTC home, meaning this important investment will help local seniors access care close to home while remaining connected to their families, friends and community.

Sincere thank you to the Ontario government, local MPP Brian Saunderson, and the Town of Wasaga Beach for their partnership and shared commitment to making this much-needed LTC home a reality.

Once open, the new home will expand access to high-quality care in one of Ontario’s fastest growing retirement communities, while also creating more than 350 local jobs.

Thanks to the support of Stonebridge Building Group, peopleCare secured an exceptional location for the new home. Over time, we plan to create a broader senior living community on the property, including future housing and services for older adults, helping address evolving community needs and support healthy aging.

Read 288 new peopleCare LTC beds to benefit seniors in Wasaga Beach.

Where care and community come together

peopleCare was proud to welcome residents, families, elected officials and community partners to an official ribbon-cutting celebration, marking an important milestone for Delhi LTC and the broader Norfolk County community.

For more than 15 years, peopleCare has worked alongside residents, families, team members and local partners with a shared vision of creating a larger, modern home where more seniors can remain close to the people and places that matter most. Seeing residents enjoying their beautiful new home, surrounded by their community, was a wonderful reminder of why this work matters. The redeveloped home has expanded capacity from 60 to 128 residents while creating bright, welcoming spaces that support connection, comfort and life-enriching experiences.

Read peopleCare and partners celebrate Delhi LTC milestone.

In other development news

Working with our municipal and provincial partners to bring new LTC homes to communities where they’re needed most – as part of planned communities of care – will remain a key focus for peopleCare in the next few years. Our new 160-bed home in Tillsonburg will welcome its first residents this summer and we are currently hiring for all roles as we build a workforce of more than 200 new staff. Looking for a rewarding career? Explore our Tillsonburg LTC hiring page. Need LTC for you or a loved one? The waitlist for the home is now open. Visit our project home page to learn about how to apply for admission, see progress photos, ask a question or download our “Welcome Home Tillsonburg” fact sheet.

Visit Designing Vibrant Communities to follow our progress as we bring more care to seniors across Ontario, including new homes in Stratford, Peterborough and more.

Championing frontline team members

The Senior Living CaRES Fund is making a meaningful difference for frontline employees across Canada, providing emergency financial assistance and Champions of Senior Living education bursaries to help those who dedicate their careers to caring for others. As a proud donor partner, peopleCare is pleased to support this important work through our strategic priority to Impact Beyond Ourselves.

One of the Fund’s recent bursary recipients is Sharon Khan, Director of Resident Care at peopleCare Hilltop Manor LTC. Since joining peopleCare more than 30 years ago, Sharon has continually embraced new learning opportunities while mentoring others and providing exceptional resident care.

Read Senior Living CaRES champions the people who care to see how Sharon used her bursary to learn and grow, all in support of better resident care.

Recognized for purpose-driven leadership

For the thirteenth straight year, peopleCare has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Each and every year, behind that recognition are leaders who embrace innovation, invest in their teams, strengthen communities and never stop looking for better ways to serve residents and families.

“As our organization grows and transforms, our people continue to build a culture grounded in excellence, accountability, innovation and compassion. Their commitment to people, purpose and high performance is helping us change the world of senior living,” says Chairman and CEO Brent Gingerich.

Thank you to Deloitte and its partners for recognizing organizations like peopleCare that strive to exceed expectations while making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

Read peopleCare’s purpose-driven leaders accelerating growth, innovation, impact.

Putt for a Purpose is sold out!

Thanks to the incredible support of our partners, peopleCare’s 2026 Putt for a Purpose Golf Tournament is officially sold out! This annual signature event brings together industry-leading construction, financial and senior living partners, along with valued vendors, suppliers and friends for a day of connection and friendly competition. All in support of the important goal of raising funds for MEDA.

At peopleCare, giving back is part of who we are. The success of the tournament every year reflects our collective commitment to being a force for good in our communities and around the globe.

Thank you to everyone who registered and sponsored. We look forward to welcoming you to Grey Silo Golf Course in September for another memorable day on the course.

Read Golf, Giving and Global Impact to learn more about our annual tournament.

Click to view video highlights from our 2025 tournament.

Celebrating storytelling, creativity and community connection

For the second year in a row, peopleCare was proud to sponsor the Blue Mountain Film + Media Festival, celebrating the power of storytelling, creativity and community connection. As we look ahead to building our future long-term care home in the Town of the Blue Mountains, we’re proud to support local events that bring people together and celebrate everything that makes this community such a vibrant place to live. Congratulations to this year’s filmmakers and a sincere thank you to the organizers, volunteers and sponsors who made another outstanding festival possible.