Georgian Manor Expansion Brings 16 New Long-Term Care Beds to Simcoe County
New 16-bed expansion at Georgian Manor enhances care for seniors in Penetanguishene as part of Ontario’s province-wide long-term care investment.
Penetanguishene, ON — The Ontario government has announced the completion of a 16-bed expansion at Georgian Manor Home for the Aged in Penetanguishene, a move officials say will provide much-needed long-term care capacity in Simcoe County.
The newly opened wing increases the home’s total capacity to 162 beds and is part of the province’s broader effort to modernize long-term care infrastructure across Ontario. Funded through the government’s Construction Funding Subsidy top-up, the expansion is one of several initiatives under Ontario’s plan to create 58,000 new and upgraded long-term care beds across the province.
Operated by the County of Simcoe, Georgian Manor offers specialized care programs including dementia care, physical support, and sensory stimulation therapies. As a campus of care, the facility is designed to integrate closely with the broader healthcare system, ensuring seniors have timely access to a continuum of services.
“This expansion is great news for Penetanguishene residents and is part of our plan to protect seniors and increase access to world-class care across our province,” said Dawn Gallagher Murphy, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Long-Term Care.
Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop echoed that sentiment, calling the project “an important step forward in strengthening support for our aging population and easing pressures on families across the region.”
County of Simcoe Warden Basil Clarke added that the expansion reflects the county’s commitment to ensuring dignity and compassionate care for seniors. “We are grateful to the province for their ongoing commitment to building up our communities,” Clarke said in a statement.
The project aligns with Ontario’s Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, and is part of a multi-pronged strategy that includes increased staffing levels, enhanced care standards, stronger inspections and enforcement, and improved access to health services.
According to the Ministry of Long-Term Care, 147 long-term care projects representing nearly 24,000 new and redeveloped beds have either been completed, are under construction, or are approved to begin building as of June 2025.
As part of ongoing efforts, the province is also launching a new construction funding support program and leveraging underused public lands to accelerate the development of additional homes, particularly in high-demand urban areas.
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