Teck Pioneer Residence (TPR) is a non-profit Long-Term Care Home. It was established to provide the residents of the Town an alternate place to live, when and if they required one. It was opened in 1965 and is owned by the Corporation of the Town of Kirkland Lake. The new Teck Pioneer Residence was built in 2003 - 2004; a 56,000 square foot state of the art building designed according to the Ministry of Health new design standards for homes. Regulations surrounding admission have changed, allowing anyone over the age of 18 and a resident of Ontario to live in the Home.
The Accommodation rates are set by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and are subject to change July 1st of each year.
The goal of TPR is to offer each resident an enriched quality of life by being a progressive home that gives outstanding care in a safe, home-like atmosphere, so that all people enjoy a high quality of life as an accepted member of their chosen community. We serve our residents with respect, integrity, competence and honesty.
Services offered to residents include:
- Medical services provided by our Attending Physician and Nurse Practitioner;
- 24-hour nursing care;
- Restorative care services;
- Physiotherapy services;
- Dietary services;
- Recreation and leisure activities; and
- Full housekeeping and related environmental services.
Admission to Teck Pioneer Residence is arranged through Home and Community Care at the North East Local Health Integrated Network (NE LHIN) at 1-800-822-6426 or 567-2222. An interview will be arranged at a convenient time and place for you, and necessary admission forms will be completed and the admission procedures explained.
For more information, contact:
Teck Pioneer Residence
P.O. Box 1757
Kirkland Lake, Ontario
P2N 3P4
Tel: 705-567-3257