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Seniors’ care and housing options expanded at Simcoe Village

March 5, 2026   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

Progress continues at the County of Simcoe’s redevelopment of Simcoe Village Campus in Beeton, with several new enhancements now incorporated into the project.

Enhancements were approved by county Council.

This will significantly elevate the resident experience, strengthen care options, and create new opportunities for connection.

As construction continues, the project is taking shape as a modern, purpose-built community designed to support seniors with dignity, independence, and high-quality services.

One key enhancement is the addition of a dedicated Memory Care Unit within the Co-Housing building. This unit was originally planned for Simcoe Residences, but it has been relocated to Simcoe Lodge.

Simcoe Lodge offers a co-housing model that helps older adults maintain independence in their own suites while enjoying shared living, cooking, and relaxation spaces.

Placing Memory Care in this setting increases capacity from six to nine residents and provides a safer, more comfortable environment.

The layout offers easier access to secure outdoor areas and creates a warm, home-like atmosphere that supports residents’ daily routines and well-being.

This change also allows the Simcoe Residences Retirement Home to add five additional suites, giving older adults more choice in where they wish to live, while strengthening the long-term financial sustainability of the Simcoe Village Campus.

Two guest suites will remain available in the Retirement Home building for visiting family members or students.

Council also approved a covered parking structure, offering 20 premium spaces for residents who prefer this added convenience and protection from the weather.

“Simcoe Village represents one of the most significant investments in seniors’ living in our region’s history,” said Simcoe County Warden Basil Clarke. “These enhancements reflect our commitment to creating a campus of care that supports residents at every stage of aging, while offering families peace of mind and a community they can trust.”

Construction continues across the entire campus, including the Simcoe Manor Long-Term Care Home, Bee’s Landing Village Centre, Simcoe Meadows, Simcoe Terraces, Simcoe Residences, and the Simcoe Suites life-lease and market-rental apartments.

With the first phase targeting completion in early 2027, the next phase, featuring Garden Homes, Town Homes, and the Memory Care Co-Housing building, is scheduled to begin in spring 2026 and wrap up by mid-2027.

“With construction progressing and key design improvements now in place, the vision for Simcoe Village is becoming a reality,” said Jane Sinclair, the county’s general manager of health and emergency services. “The enhancements, combined with improved accessibility features, will have a lasting impact on the quality of life for residents now and in the future. We are grateful for the continued leadership of county Council, along with the support from community members and partners who share in this vision.”

To learn more about this project, visit online at simcoe.ca/SimcoeVillageRedevelopment.

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