How we can help
Our Home
At the core of everything we do, is our commitment to helping people live better. This acts as a foundation for the happiness and comfort found in our home.
Where To Begin
Today, there are more options than ever when looking for care. We try to make your decision easier by offering helpful information and resources to answer your questions.
Our Approach to Care
Skilled and compassionate health care professionals, activity aides, dietary specialists and others collaborate to support your loved one’s individualized needs.
What’s New
Extendicare recognized on The Globe and Mail Women Lead Here list for the fourth year in a row
For the fourth consecutive year, Extendicare has been recognized on The Globe and Mail Women Lead Here list. This benchmark identifies top-level Canadian businesses with the highest representation of women on leadership tiers. Extendicare is one of 93 organizations named to the List for 2025. continue
Welcome to your new home | Residents arrive at Extendicare Crossing Bridge
There was excitement in the air on a chilly February morning, when residents began their move from the former West End Villa to their brand-new long-term care home, Extendicare Crossing Bridge in the Ottawa region. continue
Transforming lives, one Activity Program Box at a time: Inside a unique program at Extendicare Athabasca
Led by Nadine, the Recreation Programs Manager at Extendicare Athabasca in Alberta, the Activity Program Boxes program is enhancing the quality of life for residents through purposeful engagement. continue
Love finds a way | Bob & Juliet discover romance in long-term care
Love has a way of finding us when we least expect it. For Bob and Juliet, that moment came in the back garden of Extendicare Laurier Manor in Ottawa, Ontario, where a simple conversation turned into a lifelong connection. continue
Engaging the Senses: Transformative tools for dementia care in the BSTU at Extendicare McGarrell Place
In the Behavioural Support Transitional Unit (BSTU) at Extendicare McGarrell Place in London, Ontario, 29 residents receive holistic care tailored to the complex behavioural needs of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia continue
From fur to feathers: How animal-assisted therapy enhances person-centered dementia care
“Animals can play a significant role in dementia care by enhancing quality of life by fostering a sense of joy, connection and comfort while offering physical benefits. Animals can help reduce stress and loneliness, improve mood and social connectivity, trigger positive memories, and lower blood pressure,” says Karen Simpson, Manager, Behavioural Services & Dementia Care at Extendicare. continue