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At the core of everything we do, is our commitment to helping people live better. This acts as a foundation for the happiness and comfort found in our home.
Where To Begin
Today, there are more options than ever when looking for care. We try to make your decision easier by offering helpful information and resources to answer your questions.
A Day in an Extendicare Home
For a glimpse of a typical day in the life of an Extendicare resident, take a moment to watch a short video. You’ll see the warmth is real, the smiles are heartfelt and the care is genuine.
News & Events view all
Continuing to Make Strides Against COVID-19 – Community Update from CEO, Dr. Michael Guerriere
March 15, 2021 continue
To Our Extendicare Community, continue
There has been good news to start the year with vaccines being administered to vulnerable populations across Canada. Extendicare continues to work with our public health partners across the country to administer first and second doses to help protect our communities. continue
Our staff have fought day-in and day-out against this devastating virus for a year. While it has been difficult, the vaccine gives hope that we are nearing a return to better times. continue
Extendicare COVID-19 Response
October 2, 2020 continue
As we come to the end of month seven of the pandemic, our focus at Extendicare remains steadfast on providing the care and service that residents, clients, patients, team members and families rightfully expect. We are very grateful for the hard work, care and commitment our team has displayed to our residents, clients and patients. continue
Blog view all
Long-term care is in a safe position to step up and help
Extendicare’s partnership with The Ottawa Hospital will provide transitional care to patients in need continue
BY DR. MATTHEW MORGAN continue
A cursory glance at the news over the last couple of weeks will tell you there is a serious situation in Ontario’s hospitals. continue
The third wave of COVID-19 has put considerable strain on Ontario’s health system. For the long-term care community in Canada, it feels all too familiar – with staff overstretched, burnt out and getting sick themselves, and a shortage of staff to replace them. continue
Giving Back to Long-Term Care Heroes | A year into pandemic fight, Extendicare renews investment in Senior Living CaRES Fund
More than $2.3 million has been awarded to 679 senior living workers across Canada. Applications are open again to help even more heroes continue
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A year into this pandemic fight, as the shape-shifting COVID-19 virus adapts and evolves, the care providers in our homes have only shown more resolve. continue
At Extendicare, we continue to be humbled by those on the frontlines — the love, sense of duty and responsibility, the dedication and professionalism. On top of the hard work, and heartbreak, there is heroism, determination and clear, unrelenting focus. continue
Our Remarkable Moments view all
Finding “My Sweet Spot”
“The most memorable moment at conference was getting to meet Mr. Michael “Pinball” Clemons! What a fantastic and uplifting keynote speaker he was, giving us all a new charge to be able to come back to work ready to give of ourselves. He inspired me to find my “sweet spot”, that thing that makes you do what you do,” says Tom Wilson, the Resident Program Manager at Extendicare Tecumseh continue
Volunteer Fair at St. Clair College
Extendicare Southwood Lakes and Extendicare Tecumseh teamed up to attend the Volunteer Fair continue
Our residents & families say it best view all
This home is like my home. We are well looked after. The friendly, hard-working and hospitable Extendicare team keeps me on my toes. I enjoy socializing in the friendly areas, dining with friends and family, gardening and going out shopping. I love to be busy. I am comfortable here.
We knew from the first day there was something good going on here. Starting with the team of people that welcomed dad into Extendicare and with the care they took to get to know him, his past, his likes and his family, this indeed meant a lot. It was a great comfort.