Watford Quality Care Centre
344 Victoria Street N0M2S0 Watford, ON, Canada

Due to the increase of Covid cases and provincial announcement yesterday, our home is now closed to all visitors!Due to the increase of Covid cases and provincial announcement yesterday, our home is now closed to all visitors!

STAFF!!!! Covid Testing Today!STAFF!!!! Covid Testing Today!

The elves have been busy getting ready for Christmas morning at WQCC!

Santa delivered Tim Horton's hot chocolate and donuts for the Residents today on his motorcycle! There wasn't enough snow for his sleigh!

Families & Friends! If you live or have visited a "Grey Zone" please refrain from visiting here at WQCC. The health & safety of our Resident's is top priority!Families & Friends! If you live or have visited a "Grey Zone" please refrain from visiting here at WQCC. The health & safety of our Resident's is top priority!

Nellie wants to wish her daughter Linda a Happy Birthday!

Happy Gobble Gobble Day from our residents!! Thank you Zoey and Jessica for giving the residents a Thanksgiving wardrobe today!!

Management got their flu shots! How about you?

This gentleman was unable to attend his grandsons wedding today, so we made a toast to the bride and groom, socially distanced!

Music can always turn a frown upside down! Carol is the life of the party. We love her dearly!

Best place to work!! This was a blast!!

Next week the residents will be starting to make apple pies! Unfortunately we are not able to have our volunteers help us this year due to Covid, but we are determined to still make it happen! Leave us a "Yes Please" and how many you would like! Pies will be $10 and funds will go to Activities for our Residents!

We are looking for some PSWs to come work for us?? Please submit a resume to [email protected]. We know that so many students are doing online courses. You could come and work here as a PSW if your an RPN or RN student as well!! Great experience! Full time may be available during Covid

A picture of our very own Breast Cancer Survivor! You are so strong, Joan!

You may have seen this logo at our home. What does it mean? It means great changes are being implemented into our home with great results! Our home was chosen by Registered Nursing Association of Ontario to be a Best Practice Spotlight Organization. (BPSO) It is a 3 year challenge and we have successfully completed our first year. The goal is to introduce evidence based practices into our home and build sustainability. Our team has worked extremely hard to reach these goals and we are so, so proud! I'm sure the next 2 years will come with challenges, but as a team, WE'VE GOT THIS! To celebrate we hosted a carnival for staff and residents! What an amazing afternoon filled with cotton candy, popcorn, fresh cut fries, soft icecream, a tattoo booth, games, prizes and laughter!

Due to increase of Covid 19 cases we ask visitors to refrain from physical contact & keep 6 feet apart.Due to increase of Covid 19 cases we ask visitors to refrain from physical contact & keep 6 feet apart.

Today we acknowledged Breast Cancer Awareness month! We made Mammo"grahams" and enjoyed the yummy treats!

A furry companion always makes the day a little brighter!

Hiring a temporary Full time RN position. ONA rate of pay. Come work for us because we are AWESOME!!!!

Covid-19 Update: Hello everyone! Due to the increase of Covid-19 cases in the surrounding communities, we feel it is necessary for our home to take the following steps as a precaution to keep our residents and staff safe. *General visitors will be restricted until further notice. *Non-essential services will be restricted until further notice. ... *Residents may leave the home for essential medical appointments only *Covid-19 testing will remain mandatory for all staff, bi-weekly It is our goal that these interventions will defend our home from Covid-19. We are dedicated, as a team, to keep our residents and staff safe. We appreciate the support and understanding from all our families. TOGETHER WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS! Thank You from the Management Team at WQCC!

We are thrilled to be hosting a BPSO Carnival for the Staff and Residents at Watford Quality Care today! Lots of exciting things happening! Keep checking for photos!

INDOOR VISITS SUSPENDED Premier Doug Ford has reimposed restrictions in Ontario as a result of a significant surge in Covid-19 positive tests over the past week. Our obligation and first priority is to do everything we can to protect our residents and our staff. Therefore, effective this week indoor visits will be suspended for 1 month. The situation will be monitored and reassessed to determine when it is safe to commence indoor visits. Outdoor Gazebo visits will continue th...rough the Fall. A propane patio heater, situated by the Visitation station, will allow for a comfortable environment for visits during the chilly days. We appreciate your support and understanding!

World Suicide Prevention Day! You are loved. You are needed. Dont give up! Be strong. You are not alone!

With the current increase in Covid cases we have decided to close our doors once again to all visitors. We want to keep our facility Covid free! Thank you for your understanding in these trying times! The safety of your loved ones is our top priority!

Enjoying another taste of sweet corn!! Lovin it! And fresh tomatoes and sausage on a bun! Mmmm.......

RN in good standing with the CNO to work as a charge nurse in our LTC home.

Leadership role on the units for all staff. Medication administration, documentation on Point Click Care, RAI documenting, implementation of covid-19 rules, infection control, resident safety.

I scream, you scream, WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICECREAM!!! What a fun day!

Thank You to Marg and Friends for their kind donation of blankets for our Residents! All made with love and care.....

Happy Gobble Gobble Day from our residents!! Thank you Zoey and Jessica for giving the residents a Thanksgiving wardrobe today!!

Seeking temporary part time RN to join our team. Must be in good standing with the CNO.

We were thrilled to have "Dips" Icecream Truck here this afternoon!

Seeking casual RPNs to join our home! Must be in good standing with the CNO.

Family and friends!!!! Please read the following! We are thrilled to start with indoor visits on September 8th! BUT ....PLEASE READ THE RULES FIRST BEFORE BOOKING AN APPOINTMENT!!We look forward to seeing you!

Today we said goodbye to our amazing summer student, Allissa Nywening! We wish you the best as you continue your studies in Windsor. Your kind heart, positive attitude and gift of giving were well received by all the residents! We will miss you and we wish you the very best! Thank you.

A few weeks ago we lost our dear friend Max. We can never replace him but we have gained a new little feathered friend that will find a spot by the window where Max liked to sit. Our new feathered friend has been named "Max".

Employee of the month! Chosen by the Residents at Watford Quality Care! Jessica Bryce, keep doing what youre doing! Its working!

Preparing lunch! Many hands make light work!

Lunch today for the residents!

Lots of laughs and lots of memories shared! We cant wait to do it again!

We enjoyed a bonfire tonight with some good old hotdogs cooked on the fire! MmmMmm!

Islay going for a rip around the block with Barb! A great day for a car show!

Bill loves motorcycles! Today he was a great help washing the bike and making it sparkle again. We may have had too much fun with the hose!

I dont know but Ive been told.....someone in the Housekeeping Department is getting old!!Happy Birthday!

When you have a special visitor coming and its raining......you just dress yourself accordingly!

A great day for family and flowers!

VISITATION PROGRAM The Management Team at Watford Quality Care is in the process of planning a strategy that will allow for safe indoor visits. Currently we are under order from Public Health to restrict all indoor visits to essential visitors only.. We anticipate to start our indoor visits mid August. We do highly recommend to continue with Outdoor Visits until the weather conditions change in the Fall. The protocols associated with Indoor Visits will be posted on our Facebook page and also on our website. These protocols will be shared with Public Health and posted online in advance of commencing the Indoor Visitation Program. Thank you for your patience, understanding and support as we navigate through this pandemic and continue to be Covid free!!!

Today we had a mobile Farmers Market. Residents got to enjoy fresh muffins, watermelon, peaches, etc.....YUM YUM

Just a reminder to book your Outdoor Visits with the Activity Staff! Thank You!Just a reminder to book your Outdoor Visits with the Activity Staff! Thank You!

Looking to hire a permanent part time Activity Aide! If interested contact Anita at [email protected] to hire a permanent part time Activity Aide! If interested contact Anita at [email protected]

Being in lockdown has not kept our residents from connecting with their loved one! It has warmed my heart to share love letters during this trying time! Connecting through pen and paper is something we dont see much of anymore!

Covid-19 Update The Management and staff continue to be vigilant in our fight to protect our residents from contracting Covid-19 virus. Last week all staff were again tested. The results have come back and once again we are all negative!! HEAT WAVE... Ontario is experiencing an extended summer heat wave. In this article we share with you the measures and protocols that are implemented to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for the residents and for the staff. The first question that is asked Is the home air conditioned? Yes - every room has independent air conditioning. The rooftop air make up units have temperature control for central areas of the home. The air make up units expel the inhouse air to the outside 2 times every 24 hours drawing in fresh outdoor air. All windows are kept closed during the extreme heat to allow for efficient control of the building temperature. Extra staffing has been added since the detection of Covid-19 in Ontario in early March. Residents are closely monitored for signs of any symptoms of the virus. Added to the assessment process is signs of any effects of the extreme heat. Especially after an outside visit. The kitchen adjusts the daily menu when we hit extremely hot weather. Cold plate meals are favored over hot meals. Lots of various salad choices and fresh fruit and juice are popular during this heat wave. Staff continually offer fluids to keep residents hydrated. The Program Department made changes to the daily Activity Schedule due to Covid-19 and more one to one program was introduced and smaller group activities. Those programs continue through the heat wave. Physiotherapy, foot care service and the hair salon are all operating but with all the necessary protocols. The outside visitation center continues to function during the heat wave but visitations are concluded once temperature exceeds +30 C. Looking after the welfare of our staff is a priority during this heat wave. Staff are encouraged to keep hydrated during their shift and have their personal water bottle with them. The kitchen and laundry room are hot spots due to the equipment and physical work. Extra breaks are scheduled for staff and encouraged to stay hydrated. These past 5 months have been challenging times for all of us but your support and positive comments buoy the spirits of the residents and staff. Thank you for your patience and kindness. Please continue to be safe, healthy and positive!

Looking for part time PSW. Contact Olivia at [email protected] for part time PSW. Contact Olivia at [email protected]

Cleaning crew out cruisin.....keepin it cool!

STAYIN GROOVY!!!

Feeling hot,hot,hot! Reminder: If the temperature is 30 degrees or above , outdoor visits will be cancelled! We want to keep our residents and families safe!

Beach Party at Watford Quality Care!! Its Friday!!!!!!

A huge thank you to our staff here at Watford Quality Care! Your hard work and dedication is much appreciated and never goes unnoticed! Enjoy your new hats!

STAFF!! Wear your best beach attire and join us for an Appreciation Spaghetti Lunch on Friday, July 3rd!!