Business View Civil & Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 11

75 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 11 MEAFORD , ONTAR IO windows and plenty of natural light, adding another 128 long-term care beds to the community. “Our residents will be able to take advantage of beautiful Georgian Bay, since it’s only two blocks away,” says Allen-Lamb. “In addition, we envision a full campus with a mix of housing and inclusive Retirement Home Suites, senior apartments, and townhomes. As we look forward to opening our beautiful long- term care home in the fall of next year, we will start planning out phase two and phase three with that different mix of housing for seniors, to really build upon this vibrant, age-friendly community within Meaford.” Nursing and PSW programs at Georgian College’s Owen Sound Campus, provide an opportunity to maintain a skilled workforce for the community hospital, and peopleCare as they expand in Meaford. PeopleCare have also partnered with PeopleCare, a family owned organization with senior living communities throughout Ontario, currently has a 77-bed facility in Meaford, with construction underway to add another long-term care home in the community. Megan Allen-Lamb, President of peopleCare, shares, “One of the things that we really admire about Meaford is that it’s this rapidly growing community. We were aware that there’d be a new ‘super school’ as we refer to it, new library, and lots of growth, and in addition to that, a strong population from youth to adults to aging seniors. From peopleCare’s perspective, we really focus on communities with the greatest need, based on demographics. But we also look to have a rich employment pool to draw on. Meaford offers both of those. So, we’re really excited to be redeveloping in the Meaford community because it offers so much.” The new modern building will feature large