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Tavistock is the place where peopleCare’s culture of caring and community service first began. CEO Brent Gingerich’s grandparents, LeRoy and Ruth Schlegel, founded peopleCare in 1967 in an old schoolhouse built in the 1800s. The existing Tavistock Long-Term Care Home was built in the 1970s and has been an integral part of the community ever since. Redevelopment plans are underway for a brand-new Home with 128 beds.

The current 100-bed Home is made up of four home areas, including one secure area specifically designed for residents with varying degrees of dementia. The Home currently offers private and basic accommodations with each room tastefully decorated and furnished. Residents are encouraged to decorate their rooms with personal items and favourite pieces of furniture when they can be accommodated.

The Home offers spacious lounges for social interactions with family and friends. An enclosed courtyard and memory garden offer safe outdoor areas for relaxation. Daily activities provide enhanced programming for all residents in both small and large group settings.

Our Team
info-tavistock@peoplecare.ca

Debbie Wettlaufer, Executive Director
dwettlaufer@peoplecare.ca

Laurie Bolden, Director of Care
lbolden@peoplecare.ca

Sheri Gallivan, Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Lead
sgallivan@peoplecare.ca

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peopleCare Tavistock
28 William Street South
Tavistock, ON, N0B 2R0
519.655.2031
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Debbie Wettlaufer
Executive Director
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peopleCare Tavistock
28 William Street South
Tavistock, ON, N0B 2R0
519.655.2031

Frequently Asked Questions

You can expect to receive the following services in a long-term care home:
  • shared dining room, TV rooms and other living areas
  • nursing and personal care on a 24-hour basis
  • access to health professionals
  • individual care plan (reviewed every 3 months)
  • furnishings (e.g., bed and chair)
  • meals (including special diets)
  • bed linens and laundry
  • personal hygiene supplies
  • housekeeping
  • individualized religious and spiritual services
  • social and recreational programs
  • medical services
  • assistance with activities of daily living
Optional services are usually available for a fee such as hairdressing, cable TV, telephone services and transportation.
The cost of living in a long-term care home is mandated by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and is consistent across the province. You can find the current rates on the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care website:  health.gov.on.ca 
Most people bring items of a personal nature such as photos, artwork, a favourite afghan or bedspread, etc. Ask the long-term care home you are considering about any specific items you would like to bring.
If you have a concern about a peopleCare Long-Term Care Home, please contact the Home’s Executive Director. You may also call the Ministry of Long-Term Care’s toll-free Long-Term Care Family Support and Action Line at 1-866-434-0144. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., seven days a week.
Please contact your Home and Community Care Support Services (HCCSS) office.
All applications and admission to long-term care homes are arranged by Home and Community Care Support Services (HCCSS). Your local HCCSS will help you every step of the way. HCCSS staff will:
  • determine your eligibility
  • tell you about homes in your area
  • tell you about costs
  • help you apply
To contact your local HCCSS:
There are significant wait lists for long-term care in most areas of the province. The length of your wait is dependent upon which Home and the type of accommodation you have selected.
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