Important Updates & Information on COVID-19 - Click to Learn More Open Menu Our Retirement Community Managing Covid-19 The top priority of every member of our organization is the safety of our residents, their families and our staff. Our residences follow all government directives for heightened infection control, foster safe social experiences and have implemented enhanced safety measures so everyone living and working in our community feels protected and supported. Regular updates are provided to our staff, residents and their families as the Covid-19 situation continues to unfold. If you have any questions about our safety and outbreak prevention measures call us today, or email COVID19@mtcoseniors.com. Enhanced Measures PPE Available and Required for Staff. Regular Surveillance for Signs and Symptoms in Residents. Screening of Visitors and Staff. Maintain Visitor Logs. Visitor Restrictions when Required. Promotion of Good Hand Hygiene and Hand Sanitizer Readily Available. Enhanced Infection Prevention & Control Education for all Staff and Residents. Increased Cleaning and Disinfection of High-Touch Surfaces. Physical Distancing in Dining Rooms, Common Areas and Elevators. How is Bowmanville Creek Managing COVID-19? Given COVID-19’s elevated risk to older adults, we have taken strict precautionary actions to ensure the safety and well-being of residents and employees, and to prevent the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Here are some important things to bear in mind: We are accepting new move-ins. If you’re currently looking for a community for yourself or a loved one, we recommend you book a virtual or in-person tour. As outlined above, we are taking extraordinary precautions to protect seniors in our care. We offer virtual tours during social isolation measures. Below are links to public regulations and health guidelines: Government of Ontario - COVID-19 Website Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority - COVID-19 Updates and Resources for Retirement Home Operators Public Health Ontario - Handwashing Guide Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - What is physical distancing? If you have any questions about current measures and restrictions call us today, or email COVID19@mtcoseniors.com. Thank You to Front-Line Staff We’re proud of the agility and leadership our retirement community has taken to protect the health and safety of residents and employees. We extend a heartfelt thank you to all care team members for their role in caring for and protecting our seniors during this unprecedented time. We also want to send our gratitude to health care workers across Canada and around the world, working on the front lines against this pandemic, risking their lives. It's impossible to properly give thanks for the sacrifices they're making. With them in mind, we reiterate the need for everyone (who’s able) to maintain social distancing measures as recommended by health authorities. And to you, thank you for your trust, we are going to get through this, together. News Updates Alert Colour System Update Please note the Alert and High Alert categories for retirement residences will be replaced by the new colour system which is in alignment with the Ontario framework. Please take note of the five (5) zones of public health measures: Green (Prevent), Yellow (Protect), Orange (Restrict), Red (Control), Grey (Lockdown). Read More → Dec 15, 2020 New Alert Colour System Please note the Alert and High Alert categories for retirement residences will be replaced by the new colour system which is in alignment with the Ontario framework. Please take note of the five (5) zones of public health measures: Green (Prevent), Yellow (Protect), Orange (Restrict), Red (Control), Grey (Lockdown) Read More → Dec 14, 2020 Updated Directives As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise, Ontario has developed a risk-based response system to continue to balance retirement home resident and staff safety with well-being. For the retirement home sector, this includes specific actions based on community transmission and infection spread within the retirement homes in a specific area. This means that MTCO can expect to receive an email from the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA) once each week to confirm the alert status of our homes, based on its location. Read More → Oct 17, 2020 See All Updates MTCO Development Team Bowmanville Care Team Careers Training Program Trusted by Comfort Life - Canada’s Retirement Guide Subscribe to Our Newsletter Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. Sign Up 105 Queen Street, Bowmanville ON L1C 0T3 info@bowmanvillecreek.ca | 905-623-8228 See What’s Happening at Bowmanville Creek