peopleCare and Town of Ingersoll to enhance campus model on MURC site
Answering community calls and aligning with provincial goals for expanded seniors housing and care services, Ingersoll has secured peopleCare Communities as its newest partner, further enhancing the campus model the Town is developing on acquired land to meet the needs of the community and region. This innovative collaboration is a positive step forward in addressing the growing need for additional long-term care (LTC) capacity in our region while maximizing the potential of this property through a strategic, collaborative development process.
“This is an excellent example of what is possible when we are willing to collaborate and partner with others to achieve the goals of our community! I want to thank people care for their interest in our community and for wanting to part of this innovative campus model that will help achieve the goals of our town, the region and the province,” says Ingersoll Mayor Brian Petrie. “Together with peopleCare and our other partners we will create something amazing!”
peopleCare develops senior living communities of care that can include senior’s apartments, retirement, assisted living and LTC, depending on the needs of each community. Locating a LTC home on the same site as the Town’s new multi-use recreation centre (MURC) in a campus model offers numerous benefits to both projects including:
- Shared infrastructure reducing overall development costs
- Intergenerational programming opportunities between MURC users and care home residents
- Enhanced quality of life for seniors through access to recreation amenities
- Increased visitors to the area, supporting local businesses
- Greater efficiencies in municipal service delivery
- Local, regional and provincial priorities achieved
Megan Allen-Lamb is President of peopleCare Communities, and she extended a big warm thank you to the Town of Ingersoll Staff and Council for their forward-thinking approach to community building. “We envision creating vibrant, intergenerational communities that transform experiences for seniors, and co-locating a beautiful new long-term care home with the Town’s recreation centre development, housing and a new school is a natural fit,” says Allen-Lamb. “It will help residents stay connected, enjoying the vibrancy of a familiar neighbourhood with friendly faces and school children nearby, access to amenities and more ways to engage and have fun. It’s a great example of how we’re changing the world of senior living and helping seniors live with vitality, connection, and purpose.”
peopleCare has submitted an application to the Ministry of Long-Term Care, requesting the necessary bed licenses to enable the proposed LTC home. With 45,000 people waiting for LTC in Ontario – and limited supply in Ingersoll and the surrounding areas – more LTC beds are urgently needed to ensure residents can access appropriate care, services and housing as they age. Adding LTC beds in Ingersoll would ease waitlist pressures on LTC homes in the area, and free-up beds in the local hospital for those who need acute care.
As a significant investment in the community, peopleCare’s development would also create hundreds of jobs and boost the local economy. Having cared for seniors in Tavistock for close to 60 years, and with a 160-bed LTC home in construction in Tillsonburg, peopleCare has long-standing partnerships in Oxford County. They have worked closely with senior leadership at Alexandra/Tillsonburg Memorial Hospitals, Woodstock General Hospital, Oxford & Area Ontario Health Team, and other community support service agencies to enhance supports for residents to live and age well across the County.
About peopleCare Communities
peopleCare is a Canadian, family owned and mission-driven leading developer and operator of senior living communities, with strong values and a 57-year history of service. We currently manage and operate nine senior living communities in Ontario, inclusive of long-term care (LTC), retirement, assisted living and memory care. peopleCare’s innovation and leadership has earned Accreditation Canada Exemplary Status and Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum designation. Our vision is to change the world of senior living with a focus on transforming experiences, designing vibrant communities, innovating for tomorrow, and having a lasting positive impact in our communities and beyond. Learn more at www.peoplecare.ca
About the Town of Ingersoll
Nestled in the heart of southwestern Ontario, the Town of Ingersoll is a vibrant community with a population of over 13,000. As a forward-thinking municipal government, Ingersoll is a strong, diverse, green, and sustainable community that respects our people, honours our past and shapes our future. From cultural venues, such as a museum and local theatre, to outdoor adventures, such as hiking, cycling, and fishing, you’ll find what you are looking for in Ingersoll. Ingersoll’s Town Hall, centrally located in the heart of our community, serves as a hub for accessible and responsive municipal services. Stay connected with us online through our official website, www.ingersoll.ca, and follow our social media channels at @townofingersoll and @touringersoll. Explore our strategic vision for Ingersoll in our Strategic Plan.
Contacts
Michael Graves, CAO, Town of Ingersoll, michael.graves@ingersoll.ca
Sheena Campbell, VP Communications and Engagement, peopleCare, scampbell@peopleCare.ca
Photo credit: Town of Ingersoll
