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Organization: PeopleCare Communities - Tavistock

Description of Services: 128-bed long-term care home * residential care for private, and basic rooms * 24-hour nursing and personal care * access to a doctor and other health professionals
  • bedding and furniture
  • laundry and housekeeping
  • meals
  • personal hygiene supplies
  • medical supplies and equipment (such as catheters, ostomy bags, or wound care supplies)
  • assistance with medication and activities of daily living
  • recreation and social programs

Additional services and facilities:
  • specialized dementia care
  • registered dietitian, social worker, and physiotherapist on site
  • restorative care
  • pet therapy and music therapy
  • foot care and hair care available for a fee
  • smoking area
  • pastoral care
 
Short-Stay Care (Public) 1 short-stay (female only) bed (respite care for people who have caregivers in need of temporary relief) * publicly funded * offered up to 90 days per year, as available * residents have access to the same services as long-stay residents

Fees: Rates set by the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care * subsidies for basic rates may be available for eligible applicants
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Adults who need long-term care * care coordinators assess the needs of applicants
Application: Contact Ontario Health at Home South West Region
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English ; Dutch ; German ; Spanish
Area(s) Served: Tavistock and area (Oxford and Perth)

Phone Numbers: 519-655-2031
Fax: 519-655-3583
Website: www.peoplecare.ca
Address: c/o Deb Wettlaufer
32 William St N, Box 460
Tavistock, ON
N0B 2R0
Intersection: William St N and Hope St W
Location: North Oxford
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Executives: Deborah Wettlaufer - Executive Director
519-655-2031 ext 420 * dwettlaufer@peoplecare.ca
Laurie Bolden - Director of Care
519-655-2031 ext 416 * lbolden@peoplecare.ca
 

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At peopleCare Tavistock residents are treated with dignity, respect, and love. Owned and operated by the Schlegel-Gingrich family, three generations have shaped this residence. Programs and services exercise the mind, honour the spirit, and celebrate individuality.

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