Long-Term Care
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The Golden Plough Lodge (GPL) is an accredited 151-bed municipal long-term care home located in Cobourg. At the GPL, we follow the Eden Alternative Philosophy of Care to enhance a resident-centred community and we are committed to ensuring dignity, respect and compassion are the cornerstones of our home and the services we provide.
Our services
We offer basic, semi-private and private accommodation, and the following services to support resident quality of life:
- Health services
- Resident and family services
- Dietary services
- Environmental services
- Financial services
- Residents Council
- Family Council
To receive a digital copy of our Orientation Guide including a detailed overview of our services, please submit a request using our Resource Request Form.
Tour our home
To arrange a tour of our home, please call 905-372-8759 ext. 3226.
Our rates
Our accommodation rates are set each July by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Subsidized rates may be offered for basic rooms, based upon resident annual income.
Apply
To apply for accommodation, please contact the Central East Local Health Integration Network (CE-LHIN) by calling 905-430-3308 or 1-800-263-3877 (toll-free).
Visit our home
For information about visiting our home, please see our Visitors Policy.
Get involved or support our home
There are many ways to get involved or support the GPL, including joining our Residents Council or Family Council, or by volunteering or donating to our home.
Additional information and resources
- Golden Plough Lodge Strategic Plan (an overview of our mission, vision, values and goals)
- Continuous Quality Improvement Report
- Quality Improvement Plan - Narrative
- Quality Improvement Plan - Workplan
- Emergency Measures Manual (physical copies available upon request)
Contact our team
For general information about our home, please call our team at 905-372-8759 or email us.
For inquiries to specific team members, please find their contact information below:
Administrator |
Alanna Clark T. 905-372-8759 ext. 3271 |
Committee of Management |
The operation of the Golden Plough Lodge is managed by the Community Health Committee. Contact: Chair, Councillor Olena Hankivsky T. 905-372-3329 |
Director of Care |
Catherine Galbraith T. 905-372-8759 ext. 3270 |
Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator |
Andrew MacCuaig T. 905-372-8759 ext. 3290 |
Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care |
Long-Term Care Family Support and Action Line (toll-free): 1-866-434-0144 Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., 7 days a week |
Our redevelopment project
We are building a new 180-bed Golden Plough Lodge facility. Learn more about our redevelopment project.