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Celebrating Ontario’s First LTC Community Engagement Day

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A day to remember

On September 13, 2024, long-term care homes across Ontario celebrated their first LTC Community Engagement Day.

Throughout the day, our members welcomed elected officials and local partners to connect with their residents, families and staff. Through these connections, they shared remarkable innovations and transformative opportunities shaping the future of seniors’ care in our communities.

The long-term care sector is in the midst of a major transformation, including the adoption of emotion-focused care and the formation of new partnerships to enhance quality of care. The impact is felt by residents, their families and other caregivers, plus communities and the health system at-large.

Did you know?

1 in 5 seniors over 80 have complex care needs that only can be met by long-term care homes and their 24/7 skilled, multi-disciplinary staff.


Plus, nearly 48,000 people are waiting for long-term care.

Long-term care has a direct effect on caregivers too. If long-term care homes are enabled to deliver the 58,000 new and redeveloped LTC spaces promised by the government, they could reduce caregiver burden and distress by more than 820,000 hours per week across the province. Additionally, if these caregivers can then return to the job market or increase their hours of work, this could create almost $24 million in income potential per week across the province.

LTC homes create up to $100,000 in savings in the health system per day.  This is for every 100 ALC patients that leave hospital and come to live in LTC. Plus, the quality of life for those who move from hospital to a long-term care home improves significantly.

Learn more in our provincial snapshot on the socio-economic benefits of long-term care

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Long-term care homes are vital members of their communities and economies as a major employer and user of local businesses. In 2024, Ontario’s long-term care homes will contribute over $12 billion to GDP and support nearly 175,000 jobs in local communities. And that’s just the beginning. If enabled to deliver on the government’s new and renewed 58,000 space commitment, long-term care homes could create $37+ billion in GDP and 59,000 new jobs.

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of Ontario’s seniors.  The support long-term care homes saw in the Community Engagement Day shows that they’re not alone in this work. They have their communities beside them.
The culinary team at Silverthorn Community in Mississauga was thrilled to welcome Ontario's Minister of Long-Term Care, Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, MPP, into their kitchen.
Perley Health held a Town Fair in Ottawa
Perley Health's Jay Innes standing with MPP John Fraser in Ottawa
Responsive Health’s Tilbury Manor kicking off the first ever #LTCEngage2024 with Lakeshore Mayor Tracey Bailey and Deputy Mayor Kirk Walstedt
Thank you to MP Jivani and MPP Parliamentary Assistant Doug Ellis for attending the Glen Hill Strathaven Community Engagement day!
Excellent visits and engaging discussions were had at our Glen Hill Terrace. Thank you MP Turnbull (Whitby) for attending!
Kensington Health welcomed MPP Jessica Bell, representatives from Ontario Health and system partners for an interactive tour and chance to meet residents, their families, and team members.
Braemar Retirement Centre's caring approach shows how deeply long-term care homes are embedded in their communities. Thanks to Lisa Thompson, Minister of Rural Affairs, MP Bob Lobb, North Huron Reeve Paul Heffer, and Morris-Turnberry Mayor Jamie Heffer for joining!
MPP Andrew Dowie's visit to Banwell Gardens Care Centre showed how inspiring it is to connect with the incredible people who live and work in LTC homes and to gain a deeper understanding of their needs—especially in our older homes.
MP Shelly Kramp, Parliamentary Assistant Ric Bresee and Mayor Jim Hegadorn at Helen Henderson Care Centre.
Baycrest welcomed MPP Robin Martin to the Apotex Centre, Home for the Aged. She explored the Creative Arts Studio and joined residents for Shabbat in the Sharp Family Atrium .
Hawthorne Place organized a warm and inviting LTC Community Engagement Day celebration. The smiles say it all!
Berkshire Care Centre welcomed Windsor Councillor Angelo Marignani to the home.
Ontario’s Minister of Education Jill Dunlop thanked Hillcrest Village Care Centre for the warm welcome and for all the team does to create a caring and supportive community.
Kensington Health shared a wealth of knowledge about how LTC has evolved since they opened in 2002.
Berkshire Care Centre welcomed Windsor Councillor Angelo Marignani to the home.
North Shore Health Network welcomed MPP Michael Mantha, MP Carol Hughes, and other local leaders.
AgeCare Glen Oaks in Oakville welcomed local MPP Effie Triantafilopoulos.
Extendicare welcomed Oakville Mayor Rob Burton at Wyndham Manor Lodge.
Ontario's Minister of Rural Affairs Lisa Thompson visited Jarlette's Southampton Care Centre community on LTC Engagement Day!
North York General Hospital welcomed Minister Stan Cho and officials from three levels of government at their Community Engagement event at their Seniors' Health Centre.
peopleCare A.R. Goudie had a blast at their Walk to Wellness Community Engagement Day! They were joined by MPP Aislinn Clancy and MP Mike Morrice.
Minister for Seniors and Accessibility Raymond Cho, MPP Andrea Hazell, MPP Aris Babikian, and MP Jean Yip at Shepherd Lodge.
MP Valerie Bradford played bingo with residents at Trinity Village!
Ontario's Minister of Infrastructure Kinga Surma met with residents at The Village of Humber Heights!
Graham McGregor, MPP for Brampton North sang with residents at The Village of Sandalwood Park, Schlegel Villages.
Fairfield Park welcomed MPP Steve Pinsonneault in Wallaceburg.
peopleCare Hilltop Manor Cambridge held their annual Walk to Wellness.
Ontario's Minister of Education Jill Dunlop and MP Adam Chambers visited The Villa Care Centre in Midland
Osgoode Care Centre was joined by Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe at their engagement day
Temiskaming Lodge hosted MPP John Vanthof at their newly redeveloped home!
MP John Nater and Mayor Andy Lennox came for a tour and an opportunity to meet residents at Caressant Care Arthur
Caressant Care Listowel was visited by MP John Nater
MP Dave Epp visited Meadow Park Chatham LTC Community and celebrated resident Mary's 100th birthday!
Ontario's Minister of Health Sylvia Jones met with residents and staff at Avalon Care Centre.
Sudburry MPP Jamie West joined residents at Extendicare Countryside.
MPP Ernie Hardeman participated in Caressant Care Woodstock's engagement day activities.
Elizabeth Centre invited MPP Frances Gelinas to their home.
Extendicare Port Hope welcomed Mayor Olena Hankivsky.
MPP Michael Mantha visited Manitoulin Lodge in Gore Bay, ON
Honourable Caroline Mulroney, President of the Treasury Board and Francophone Affairs visited Keswick's Cedarvale Lodge
Residents, families and team members had an amazing day at Watford Quality Care Centre
Heron Terrace welcomed MPP Andrew Dowie and Councillor Angelo Marignani
Warm celebrations at Hawthorne Place!
MP Michelle Ferreri, MPP Dave Smith and Havelock Mayor Jim Martin visited the future site of Station Place LTC in Havelock, ON
O'Neill Centre hosted MPP Jessica Bell and presented the impacts of the Butterfly Model in their home.
MPP Trevor Jones' made a big impression on residents and staff at Tilburry Manor. He shared his memories of the home, from his mother working as a Dietary Aide to when he delivered medications to the home as a teenager.
Oakcrossing LTC participated in a Walk to Wellness with MP Ariella Kayabaga and MPP Peggy Sattler
MPP Bobbi Ann Brady participated in peopleCare Delhi's Walk to Wellness!
Residents at peopleCare Meaford enjoying their walk to wellness. They were joined by MPP Rick Byers, MP Alex Ruff, Mayor Ross Kentner and Councilor's Brandon Forder & Robert Uhrig.
Extendicare Guildwood residents enjoyed time with MPP Andrea Hazell
Caressant Care Lindsay welcomed MP Jamie Schmale at their Community Engagement event