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About

IOOF Seniors Homes Inc. (IOOF) is a not-for-profit organization, currently operating several facilities located in Barrie, Ontario, and has been serving the needs of Ontario residents for over one hundred years. 

The IOOF is committed to caring for seniors through the development of new and innovative concepts in support programs, health care services, and housing initiatives, and provides a full continuum of care for seniors from independent living to supportive housing, rent-geared-to-income housing, and long-term care.

We are committed to our Resident First Philosophy of Care, and a culture of ongoing quality, caring, and improvements to meet the changing needs of our residents.

Caring is Our Reason for Being...

Strategic Priorities

VISION

To meet the demands of a changing healthcare environment and to provide exemplary resident care by:

  • Caring First
  • Inspiring Teamwork
  • Strengthening Connections
  • Building our Future
  • Growing Sustainability

Strategic Plan

VALUES

We are committed to upholding our CARE values:

Compassion
Providing compassionate care and comforting support

Accountability
Acting with integrity and transparency

Respect
Upholding residents’ rights and diversity

Excellence
Providing the highest quality of care and service

Sustainability 

We acknowledge the importance of addressing sustainability for an aging population and for increased demand for long term care. We are committed to partnering with the Ministry of Long-Term Care to enhance our facility to provide our residents with secure, safe, and comfortable surroundings.

Additional

Information

2023-2024

Board of Directors

Front Row (Left to Right): Ian Chadwick, June Ventresca, Gene Dopp, John Nichols (Board Chair), Doug Jure, Janice Marshall, and June Ritchie (Secretary).

*missing from photo: Gwen Barron

Back Row (Left to right): Garry C. Hopkins (CEO), Bob McMahon, Ian Hunter, and Jim Edwards.

Our

Team

Garry C. Hopkins

Chief Executive Officer

Myles Keeble

Director of Finance & Information Technology

Val Bennett

Director of Human Resources

Rhonda Kapogianis

Interim Director of Resident Care

Veron Ash

Director of Resident Care - LOA

Peggy Sauve

Assistant Director of Resident Care

Jane Walker

Assistant Director of Resident Care

Lindsey Webb - LOA

Assistant Director of Resident Care

Elyse Martin

Capital Campaign Manager

Gaja Damas

Director of Quality, Risk, & Programs

Cara Chimienti

Manager of Programs & Volunteer Services

Mary Holm

Director of Housing & Nutrition Services

Shefali Chakke

Manager of Nutrition Services

Elvis Pohl

Property Manager at the Terraces at Heritage Square

Shean Wadham

Director of Facilities & Environment

Lisete DaSilva

Manager of Environmental Services
Our

Services

Long-Term Care

The IOOF Seniors Homes cares for 162 long-term care residents and provides exemplary accommodation and programs.

Convalescent Care

The Convalescent Care program at the IOOF Seniors Homes is a short stay program that provides rehabilitation services.

Supportive Housing

Heritage Place is an affordable and accessible rental apartment building for seniors who could benefit from supportive housing.

Life Leases

The Terraces at Heritage Square is a 161 condo-style apartment facility and services pavilion.