Grey County hosting Long-Term Care Open Houses September 18

Grey County is inviting community members to visit one of its three long-term care homes on Friday, September 18 as part of Long-Term Care Community Engagement Day, a province-wide initiative celebrating the important role long-term care plays in supporting residents, families and communities. Rockwood Terrace in Durham, Lee Manor in Owen Sound, and Grey Gables in Markdale are each participating with unique plans for the day.

Open houses will welcome families, friends, community partners, volunteers, and the public to drop in, explore displays, meet LTC team members and volunteers, learn about long-term care programs and services, and discover what county-operated long-term care looks like in Grey County.

Long-Term Care Community Engagement Day shines a spotlight on the essential role long-term care homes play in supporting families and communities. The day is an opportunity to increase public understanding of long-term care, celebrate the people who live, work and volunteer in homes, and welcome visitors to see firsthand how long-term care supports quality of life, connection and belonging for residents.

“Grey County is proud to participate in Engagement Day and offer the community a glimpse into the many ways we ‘Colour It’ for our residents every day,” said Grey County Director of Long-Term Care and Senior Services, Jennifer Cornell. “Long-term care is about far more than healthcare. It’s about creating homes where residents continue living with purpose, dignity, connection and joy. Our teams strive to provide emotion-first, person-centred care that respects each resident’s individuality, preferences and life story.”

To protect the wellbeing of residents and team members, Grey County asks anyone feeling unwell or recovering from an illness not to visit the homes. Visitor screening will be in effect.

For more information about Grey County long-term care services, visit www.grey.ca/ltc.

For questions about long-term care engagement day, please email communications@grey.ca or contact the homes by phone at: Grey Gables, 519-986-3010; Lee Manor, 519-371-5406; Rockwood Terrace, 519-369-6035.

Event Details:

Grey Gables
206 Toronto Street South, Markdale
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Event will include information tables, tours, refreshments, live entertainment and more.

Lee Manor
875 6^th Street East, Owen Sound
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Event will include information tables, refreshments, live entertainment and more.

Rockwood Terrace
575 Saddler Street East, Durham
1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Event will include information tables, refreshments, live entertainment, information on redevelopment, and more.