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Tavistock is the place where peopleCare Communities’ culture of caring and community service first began. CEO Brent Gingerich’s grandparents, LeRoy and Ruth Schlegel, founded peopleCare in 1967 in an old schoolhouse built in the 1800s. The first peopleCare Tavistock Long-Term Care Home was built in the 1970s and has been an integral part of the community ever since.

In 2024, peopleCare completed construction of the brand-new 128-bed peopleCare Tavistock LTC home on the property directly behind the old home.  The beautiful new home has four 32-person resident home areas – Sebastopol Rd, Williams Way, Old Schoolhouse Lane and Hope Street – each named as a nod to the community where so many of our seniors have lived their whole lives. The home has one secure, specialized care area that supports residents with varying degrees of dementia. Residents can select private and basic accommodation in tastefully decorated and furnished rooms. Everyone is also warmly encouraged to decorate their rooms with personal items and favourite pieces of furniture that fit in the space.

peopleCare Tavistock LTC also offers spacious lounges for social interactions with family and friends, a cafe/bistro in the main reception area, a multi-purpose spiritual and event space and the Gingerich Family Stayover Suite. Terraces and a beautiful enclosed courtyard offer safe outdoor areas for relaxation. Daily activities provide enhanced programming for all residents in both small and large group settings.

Our Team
info-tavistock@peoplecare.ca

Debbie Wettlaufer, Executive Director
dwettlaufer@peoplecare.ca

Laurie Bolden, Director of Care
lbolden@peoplecare.ca

Sheri Gallivan, Assistant Director of Care & Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Lead
sgallivan@peoplecare.ca

peopleCare Tavistock
32 William Street South
Tavistock, ON, N0B 2R0
519.655.2031
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Debbie Wettlaufer
Executive Director
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peopleCare Tavistock
32 William Street South
Tavistock, ON, N0B 2R0
519.655.2031

Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact your Ontario Health atHome branch.
All applications and admission to long-term care homes are arranged by Ontario Health atHome. Your local Ontario Health atHome Branch will help you every step of the way. Ontario Health atHome staff will:
  • determine your eligibility
  • tell you about homes in your area
  • tell you about costs
  • help you apply
To contact your local Ontario Health atHome Branch:
There are significant wait lists for long-term care in most areas of the province. The length of your wait is dependent upon which Home and the type of accommodation you have selected.
You can expect to receive the following services in a long-term care home:
  • shared dining room, TV rooms and other living areas
  • nursing and personal care on a 24-hour basis
  • access to health professionals
  • individual care plan (reviewed every 3 months)
  • furnishings (e.g., bed and chair)
  • meals (including special diets)
  • bed linens and laundry
  • personal hygiene supplies
  • housekeeping
  • individualized religious and spiritual services
  • social and recreational programs
  • medical services
  • assistance with activities of daily living
Optional services are usually available for a fee such as hairdressing, cable TV, telephone services and transportation.
The cost of living in a long-term care home is mandated by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and is consistent across the province. You can find the current rates on the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care website:  health.gov.on.ca 
Most people bring items of a personal nature such as photos, artwork, a favourite afghan or bedspread, etc. Ask the long-term care home you are considering about any specific items you would like to bring.
If you have a concern about a peopleCare Long-Term Care Home, please contact the Home’s Executive Director. You may also call the Ministry of Long-Term Care’s toll-free Long-Term Care Family Support and Action Line at 1-866-434-0144. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., seven days a week.