Caregiver Rest & Renewal Program
Taking care of yourself is part of caring for others
Caring for someone you love is meaningful, but it can also be emotionally and physically trying. The County of Simcoe’s long‑term care homes are here to help. Each of our four homes offer two respite beds designed to give caregivers a well‑deserved break.
While you take time to rest, spend time with family, or catch up on life, your loved one receives attentive, professional care in a safe and supportive setting. Our trained staff provide the same level of warmth, care and support we offer every resident, ensuring peace of mind for you and comfort for them.
Benefits for caregivers:
- Reduces stress and burnout
- Improves mental and physical health
- Provides time for personal needs like spending time with friends and family, catching up on errands or work, travel and resting
Benefits for loved ones:
- Provide new experiences
- Provides opportunities to socialize, reducing loneliness and maintaining communication skills
- Change in environment can reduce feelings of isolation
- Offers new programs and activities that aren’t offered at home
- Provides a safe and welcoming environment
How to Apply
This Program is administered through Ontario Health atHome. A care coordinator is tasked with assessing needs to determine if a short-stay option is right for you and your loved one. An assessment completed by your doctor, nurse practitioner or other primary care provider is also required to determine eligibility. If you are eligible, you may choose up to five long-term care homes.
If you are not eligible for the short-stay program, your care coordinator will help you find other services in the community to help meet your convalescent or respite needs .
For more details about this program, or to apply, please visit your local Ontario Health atHome office or connect with the Short‑Stay Placement Coordinator in your area:
For Simcoe Manor: Central area | Ontario Health atHome
For Georgian Manor, Sunset Manor or Trillium Manor: North Simcoe Muskoka area | Ontario Health atHome
Frequently Asked Questions
Stay lengths vary across the Ontario Health atHome areas. At Georgian Manor, Sunset Manor, and Trillium Manor, guests may book a respite stay for as few as two days, while Simcoe Manor requires a minimum seven‑day stay. All locations offer stays of up to 60 days at a time, with a maximum of 90 days per year, based on eligibility and availability.
The current daily fee is $44.38. Full payment is requested upon checking in. Please note, this rate, which is set by the Ministry of Health, is subject to increase.
- Space is limited, and operates on a first-come, first-serve basis and should be booked well in advance to ensure availability. Applications can be submitted a year in advance.
- For availability, please speak with your OHH coordinator. If you do not have a coordinator speak with your OHH access team.
- The person in your care must require 24-hour on-site care, assistance with daily living, and monitoring to ensure their safety and well-being
- An assessment will be completed by a doctor, nurse practitioner, or other primary caregiver to go over all qualifications and determine eligibility.
- Simcoe Manor (Beeton)
- Trillium Manor (Orillia)
- Sunset Manor (Collingwood)
- Georgian Manor (Penetanguishene)
- Respite bed users are provided with the same high-quality care as our permanent long-term care residents.
- This includes assistance with personal care and the activities of daily living, assistance with treatments and medication, access to recreational activities and specialized services, along with meals being provided.