We are pleased to inform you that the Government of Ontario has now revised its directive on visitation at long-term care homes. The first phase involved allowing outside visits to occur between residents and family members at homes across the province. As of July 22, 2020, the province will allow indoor visits to resume,
Enjoying the sunshine and having fun at Hope Street Terrace!
Cambridge, ON – July 9, 2020 – As part of its ongoing efforts to transform and enhance the delivery of long-term care for seniors in Ontario, Southbridge Care Homes has appointed a new Chief Seniors’ Advocate and Strategic Partnerships Officer, a role which will be filled by former Ontario Long-Term Care Association CEO, Candace
We are pleased to share with our community that at this time, all Southbridge long-term care and retirement homes continue to remain free of the COVID-19 virus. We will continue to work with our government and healthcare partners in the fight against this virus, and we are deeply appreciative that everyone—residents, staff, families and
Our Canada Day celebrations on Wednesday were an immense amount of fun, and we are so happy to have had the ability to arrange another special day for everyone in our home community. Below are a few of the highlights from the day.
This Wednesday is Canada Day, and we are extremely excited to be celebrating the country we love and call home. While this year’s Canada Day may not be marked by the fireworks and festivities that we normally enjoy, we are continuing to find unique and innovative ways to celebrate holidays like this. As always,
Sunday June 21st is Father’s Day, and a number of our homes are organizing activities and special events to celebrate the fathers and grandfathers in our communities. Families who are interested in learning more about how they can get involved and support these activities are encouraged to reach out to their respective homes. As
As you may have heard, the Ontario government announced the gradual resumption of visits to long-term care homes, retirement homes, and other residential care settings. Family and friends will be allowed access to these settings beginning June 18, 2020. We are very pleased that our residents in homes and communities that are not in
Beginning this week, we have a few changes that we would like to share with you. In line with the health and safety protocols set out by local health authorities, we are happy to announce that we are beginning to assist residents in accessing outdoor spaces to enjoy some recreational time in the nicer
Starting this week, we will be testing our staff for COVID-19 in all of our homes every other week. This is in line with the directive issued by the provincial government over the weekend. As the province continues a phased re-opening detecting possible health risks earlier will help to keep our residents, care workers
