On Friday, September 18, our member homes will be opening their doors to welcome community partners, local leaders, and elected officials to showcase what #long-term care is all about.@lisalevin1.bsky.social

Member Perley Health celebrated 23 seniors in their annual "Century Club" Celebration. The event honours residents aged 100 and older, recognizing their contributions, resilience, and life stories. Read more on CTV News here: www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic... @lisalevin1.bsky.social

Perley Health celebrates more than 20 seniors in the ‘Century Club’

It’s a milestone only a few are lucky enough to achieve but 23 seniors at an Ottawa long-term care home are taking part in “Century Club” celebrations.

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CEO Lisa Levin statement on the new Ontario Dementia Task Force. Read more: tinyurl.com/fxzu77yt... #advancingseniorcare @lisalevin1.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @brainwell.bsky.social

Join our full-day, in-person workshop on June 9 about preventing and investigating workplace discrimination and harassment in senior care. Register now to save your spot: advantageontario.ca/events/... Thank you Cornerstone Medical Inc. for sponsoring this event.

Seniors across Ontario will soon have more support to stay in their own homes, thanks to a new program being launched for the first time in the province. Read More: www.advantageontario.ca/ontario-laun... #NHWW @lisalevin1.bsky.social

We are pleased to see meaningful investments in supports that help older adults earlier in their care journey and ease pressure on long-term care and hospitals. #onpoli #budgetday @lisalevin1.bsky.social

Great feature on our member Grove Park Home in #Barrie! Grove Park Home is one of 17 #LTC homes across #Ontario participating in the province’s Improving Dementia Care Program. Read the full article here: simcoe.com/news/barrie-home...\\ @lisalevin1.bsky.social

We were pleased to attend the Nursing Home Without Walls kickoff yesterday hosted by Healthcare Excellence. We are proud to serve as #Ontario's Jurisdictional Lead, alongside NB, PEI, SK, BC & QC partners. We look forward to this important work ahead! #NHWW #AgingInPlace @lisalevin1.bsky.social

AdvantAge Ontario was pleased to attend yesterday's @ONgov announcement of the new Improving Dementia Care Program (IDCP) and increasing access to behavioural specialized units (BSUs). @fordnation @NatKusendova @lisalevin1.bsky.social #SeniorsCare #ONhealth #ONpoli

AdvantAge Ontario was pleased to attend the Ontario government's announcement today of more than $21 million to help 700 #LTC staff upgrade their skills. Read news.ontario.ca/en/release/1... @lisalevin1.bsky.social #onpoli w/Premier Doug Ford, Minister Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Minister Nolan Quinn

Director Feroz Masjidi had the pleasure of attending today’s ECHO Announcement on MLTC’s $1.92B investment to support increased staffing in Ontario’s #LTC homes. The event was held at Newmarket Health Centre, a valued member of the association. @lisalevin1.bsky.social

Today, community health organizations from across Ontario came together to submit our pre-budget recommendations to the provincial government. We believe the solution to a strained health system starts in the community. #FUFY Read more here: tinyurl.com/2nh9rexm... @lisalevin1.bsky.social

Thank you to Arjo Canada Inc. and Complete Purchasing Services Inc. for renewing as Corporate Partners with the Association. We are truly grateful for your continued support and your commitment to supporting our not-for-profit members.

We welcome Ontario Government's continued investment in Living Classrooms and the Supporting Professional Growth Fund—helping long-term care homes recruit, train, and retain staff, while improving care for residents. news.ontario.ca/en/release/1... #onpoli @lisalevin1.bsky.social

Congratulations to member Pleasant Manor and the entire Radiant Care team on the completion of its $70.5M #LTC redevelopment. Residents are expected to move into their new homes on December 22. Read article here: niagaranow.com/news.phtml/n... @lisalevin1.bsky.social

We applaud the @ONgov for making the cultural homes admissions pilot permanent and expanding it to all cultural #LTC homes. Big win for seniors’ culturally appropriate care. Proud that @advantageontario.bsky.social advocated for this. news.ontario.ca/en/release/1... #onpoli @lisalevin1.bsky.social

Congratulations to long-time member Radiant Care Pleasant Manor on the opening of its redeveloped 160-bed #LTC home. Led by CEO Tim Siemens and the Manor's caring and dedicated staff, the new home is a wonderful addition to the #Niagara region. @lisalevin1.bsky.social

Our 2026 Awards Program is now open! 🌟Send in your nominations by Jan. 30, 2026. Details and forms are here: www.advantageontario.ca/award-member/ Thanks to our sponsors: Complete Purchasing Services, @colliers.com, Maxwell Management Group, Surge Learning & HIROC 💙 #ASC2026 @lisalevin1.bsky.social

"Great to see a focus on the healthcare workforce in this year’s budget — including credential recognition and a PSW tax credit. Key steps to strengthening and growing our sector. Looking forward to enhancing #seniorscare & housing across Canada together." #cdnpoli #budget @mark-carney.bsky.social

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.

"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. ... news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...

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.

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... @lisalevin1.bsky.social

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." #onpoli

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!

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. tinyurl.com/ms9r9hfu @lisalevin1.bsky.social

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! tinyurl.com/5b27mzut @lisalevin1.bsky.social

Craigwiel Gardens marks 75 years and celebrates new build

New home expected to open in September 2026

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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.

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.

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! @lisalevin1.bsky.social