City of Stratford, peopleCare Collaborate on Planned Long Term Care Home

The City of Stratford and peopleCare Communities continue to collaborate on the planned development of a new long-term care home in Stratford.

Two City-owned properties have been identified for further discussion: a portion of the Grand Trunk site (also known as the Cooper block), or a property on Vivian Line 37 in the north end of the City.

The new long-term care home is part of an envisioned campus of care inclusive of a range of seniors housing and supports to be developed in stages. Pending due diligence and other requirements being met, the first stage would include the construction of a 160-bed long-term care home on a portion of the Grand Trunk site just outside of the downtown core.

“Advancing the 2018 Grand Trunk Master Plan has been a key priority for us, and this collaboration with peopleCare is an important step forward,” said Mayor Dan Mathieson, “The planned development will go a long way toward meeting a critical need in our community.” 

"peopleCare is delighted to be rebuilding a new long-term care home in the heart of Stratford,” says Brent Gingerich, Chairman and CEO of peopleCare Communities. “On behalf of Bob and Myrna Schlegel, and peopleCare Communities, I want to thank Mayor Mathieson and City Council for their continued support to bring these much-needed long-term care beds to fruition.”

The Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care and then Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece announced in January 2022 that approval had been given to peopleCare to re-develop a new long-term care home in Stratford.