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was officially designated as a long-term care facility in
1993. In 1997, Sunset Manor was extensively redevel-
oped and its resident, staff, and community outreach
services were significantly enhanced. Today, it pro-
vides accommodation, support services, and personal
care service for 148 permanent, and 2 short-stay resi-
dents.
Next to the Manor is Sunset Village, a three-story, 40
suite, life lease housing project for seniors that opened
1997. Life lease is an innovative new option for adult
seniors who want to own property in a seniors com-
munity without having to worry about its maintenance.
Sinclair explains: “Life lease is a very successful mod-
el across the country. In fact it is very similar to a con-
dominium style purchase. Owners purchase their unit
with a 99-year lease. They own the actual unit, and if
they choose to sell it, down the road, they can sell it
like they’d sell a condominium or a private dwelling.
But we’re responsible for the grounds maintenance,
the buildings’ maintenance, etc.” Residents must pay
a monthly occupancy fee, but they get to use all of the
building’s common facilities.
Simcoe Manor is located on the site of the original
House of Refuge that was opened by the County in
Beeton, Ontario in 1898, “to provide accommodation,
support and supervision for citizens of any age whose
social or medical problems made it difficult for them to
reside in their respective communities.” In 1952, a 47
bed care wing was added to the original building and
its name was changed to Simcoe Manor Home for the
Aged. In 1973, the original House was demolished and
replaced with a three-level structure. In 1992, a major
redevelopment of the property resulted in its current
126 bed, long-term care, formulation.
Simcoe Village is a 32 unit apartment building on
the same grounds as Simcoe Manor. It is a support-
AT A GLANCE
WHO:
County of Simcoe Senior Services
WHAT:
Owner and operator of senior housing op-
tions, including long-term care, and assisted and
independent living
WHERE:
Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada
WEBSITE
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