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AdvantAge Ontario - Advancing Senior Care @advantageontario.bsky.social · 1d

This recognizes the Region's innovative approach to integrated health care for seniors. #PeelRegion #Brampton #LTC #SeniorsHealthRead more: peelregion.ca/press-releas...

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Seniors Health and Wellness Village at Peel Manor Wins Top Honours at 2025 Brampton Urban Design Awards - peelregion.ca

BRAMPTON, ON (October 16, 2025) - The Seniors Health and Wellness Village (SHWV) at Peel Manor has been recognized with the Award of Excellence and the Healthy by Design award in the Building Design c...

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AdvantAge Ontario - Advancing Senior Care @advantageontario.bsky.social · 1d

Congrats to member Peel Region. The Seniors Health and Wellness Village (SHWV) at Peel Manor has been recognized at the 2025 Brampton Urban Design Awards with the Award of Excellence, the Healthy by Design award in Building Design category, and named Best Overall Project.

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AdvantAge Ontario - Advancing Senior Care @advantageontario.bsky.social · 2d

This has been a key advocacy priority for our association since it was first recommended in 2008, and we commend the government for taking concrete steps to make this goal a reality."
- Lisa Levin, CEO, AdvantAge Ontario

#SeniorsCare #ONhealth #LTC #ONpoli

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AdvantAge Ontario - Advancing Senior Care @advantageontario.bsky.social · 2d

"This investment and the sector’s success in reaching the four hours of care average deserve high praise. Nothing has a more direct and positive impact on residents’ quality of life than more staff. ...
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AdvantAge Ontario - Advancing Senior Care @advantageontario.bsky.social · 22d

We’re proud our association’s advocacy helped pave the way — ensuring dementia care remains a government priority as demand grows. #SeniorsCare #ONhealth #LTC #ONpoli

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AdvantAge Ontario - Advancing Senior Care @advantageontario.bsky.social · 22d

This week’s Improving Dementia Care Program announcement is a win for residents, families, and staff in long-term care. The $9M investment will deliver training and supports that place people at the centre of care.

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AdvantAge Ontario - Advancing Senior Care @advantageontario.bsky.social · Aug 22

Congrats to developing member Communauté du Trille blanc on receiving gov't land through the Surplus Lands Program. CTB now has a a home in #Aurora for their plans on a new 160-bed LTC home and a French village campus of care. Details here: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...

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AdvantAge Ontario - Advancing Senior Care @advantageontario.bsky.social · Aug 19

It was a full house at the #AMO2025 Learning Lunch! CEO @lisalevin1.bsky.social Levin , Board Chair Jennifer Cornell, and Mayor Andrea Matrosovs delivered an insightful presentation on “Local Leadership in Action: Value of Municipal Programs and Services in Senior Care."

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AdvantAge Ontario - Advancing Senior Care @advantageontario.bsky.social · Aug 13

Yesterday, CEO @lisalevin1.bsky.social and Director Olivia Nero toured the Copernicus Lodge campus of care in #Toronto. Thank you to CEO Aleksandra Grzeszczuk and DOC Ela Chabelska for facilitating the visit!

AdvantAge Ontario - Advancing Senior Care @advantageontario.bsky.social · Aug 7

Congratulations to member home Maxville Manor on breaking ground for their ~$68M redevelopment project! This project will expand Maxville Manor’s capacity from 122 to 160 #LTC beds.need for accessible, high-quality, long-term care.

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Maxville Manor Breaks Ground on ~$68 Million Redevelopment to Enhance Long-Term Care in Eastern Ontario

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AdvantAge Ontario - Advancing Senior Care @advantageontario.bsky.social · Aug 5

Last week, member home Craigwiel Gardens in #AilsaCraig celebrated their 75th anniversary and beam signing of their new 96-bed #LTC home! The new state-of-the-art 96-bed Craigholme is expected to open in September of 2026. Congratulations!
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Craigwiel Gardens marks 75 years and celebrates new build

New home expected to open in September 2026

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AdvantAge Ontario - Advancing Senior Care @advantageontario.bsky.social · Jul 31

This morning, CEO @lisalevin1.bsky.social joined member Shepherd Lodge to celebrate their achievement as a Best Practice Spotlight Organization through RNAO.

This designation recognizes excellence in evidence-based care, improving health outcomes, staff satisfaction and patient experiences.

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AdvantAge Ontario - Advancing Senior Care @advantageontario.bsky.social · Jul 28

This past Friday, CEO @lisalevin1.bsky.social headed up north to visit Fairvern Home in #Huntsville — both the current residence and the new home under construction!

It was a great opportunity to see the progress firsthand and discuss the future of long-term care in the region.

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AdvantAge Ontario - Advancing Senior Care @advantageontario.bsky.social · Jul 25

We’re pleased to attend the accreditation celebration of member Elliott Community — the first facility in #Guelph to implement the internationally recognized Butterfly Approach to dementia care. Congratulations on this important milestone and thank you for having us!
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AdvantAge Ontario - Advancing Senior Care @advantageontario.bsky.social · Jul 22

🚨 Call for Proposals Now Open! 🚨

Speak at #ASC2026!

AdvantAge Ontario invites you to share your knowledge at the premiere event for not-for-profit senior care professionals.

🗓️ Deadline: Sept 26
📬 Apply now: tinyurl.com/mt3kdrw9...

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AdvantAge Ontario - Advancing Senior Care @advantageontario.bsky.social · Jun 25

Congratulations to member Elliott Community for becoming the first long-term care facility in #Guelph to implement the internationally recognized Butterfly Approach to dementia care! 🦋

Read more about this milestone:
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The Elliott Community becomes first accredited Butterfly Home in Guelph

The Elliott Community has earned an 'Excellent' accreditation from Meaningful Care Matters, becoming the first facility in Guelph to implement the internationally recognized Butterfly Approach to deme...

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AdvantAge Ontario - Advancing Senior Care @advantageontario.bsky.social · Jun 19

We are proud to announce that for the first time ever, our organization has been awarded one of the 2025 Best Workplaces™ in Government and Social Services! Big thanks to our amazing members for your continued support.
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AdvantAge Ontario - Advancing Senior Care @advantageontario.bsky.social · Jun 12

Thank you ADM Kelly McAslan of Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care, for joining Connie Lacy, Facilitator at the Spring 2025 Administrator Leadership Program. Your insights and presence made a meaningful impact on this important learning experience.

AdvantAge Ontario - Advancing Senior Care @advantageontario.bsky.social · May 22

Congratulations to member Hellenic Home for the Aged in #Scarborough on this morning's groundbreaking. Once open, the new home will add 128 beds for seniors
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AdvantAge Ontario - Advancing Senior Care @advantageontario.bsky.social · May 15

It will also prevent some older homes from closing that require renovations to meet new design standards. This is great news for Ontarians, who overwhelmingly choose not-for-profit long-term care." #ONBudget #ONpoli #OntarioGovernment #FordNation Minister Kusendova-Bashta, Minister Paul Calandra

AdvantAge Ontario - Advancing Senior Care @advantageontario.bsky.social · May 15

Not-for-profit homes are not developers, nor do they have the same access to capital as for-profit corporations. The capital funding announced in the budget will be a game changer that will allow many new not-for-profit long-term care homes to be built. ...

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AdvantAge Ontario - Advancing Senior Care @advantageontario.bsky.social · May 15

Statement on Ontario Budget 2025 from CEO Lisa Levin: "We're very pleased that today's provincial budget contains some positive news for long-term care homes, including measures that will help not-for-profit homes renovate, expand and build. ...

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AdvantAge Ontario - Advancing Senior Care @advantageontario.bsky.social · May 12

More LTC homes will be built as a result. We encourage government to work with municipalities to ensure health care services remain adequately funded. @lisalevin1.bsky.social , Rob Flack, Natalie Kusendova-Bashta, Paul Calandra #onpoli

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AdvantAge Ontario - Advancing Senior Care @advantageontario.bsky.social · May 12

AdvantAge Ontario applauds the government for proposing legislation that will eliminate development charges for our #LTC members. The removal of development charges will make a real difference in non-profit homes’ ability to move forward with their new build and redevelopment projects.

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AdvantAge Ontario - Advancing Senior Care @advantageontario.bsky.social · Apr 23

Congrats to Muslim Welfare Centre #LTC home on its groundbreaking this morning. CEO @lisalevin1.bsky.social joined Minister Natalia Kusendova to mark the start of this 192-bed #LTC home, set to open in fall 2027. A big support for senior care in Durham region! tinyurl.com/2cncnpsj #onpoli

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