About McCormick Care Group
The McCormick Care Group is a non-denominational charitable organization of female leaders based in London, Ontario. Founded in 1874 as the Women’s Christian Association, the WCA has a long and remarkable history of providing compassionate care to the community, including the establishment of McCormick Home, McCormick Dementia Services, Parkwood Hospital and Wellspring London and Region.
The McCormick Care Group has a long and remarkable history of providing compassionate care to the community, including the establishment of:
Today, the McCormick Care Group oversees the operation of McCormick Home, a long-term care facility for seniors, and McCormick Dementia Services (formerly Alzheimer Outreach Services), a program that serves individuals and their families who are coping with dementia. In 2016, the McCormick Care Group established McCormick Dementia Research in order to attract and engage with research partners to continue discovering new ways to enhance the lives of those living with a dementia diagnosis.
McCormick Home has existed since the late 1800s when the late Thomas J. McCormick built a home and donated it to the Women’s Christian Association (WCA) for the care of the elderly. The McCormick Dementia Services program began at Parkwood Hospital as Alzheimer Outreach Services in 1986. In 2006, the home and the dementia services program were relocated to Kains Road in West London. Both organizations share the core values of the McCormick Care Group: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Collaboration. The McCormick Care Group exemplifies these values by being committed to providing both funding and governance of organizations that deliver compassionate care services. Solidly rooted within the London community, the McCormick Care Group is accountable to the people it serves, as well as to its government regulators, funders and other stakeholders.
The McCormick Care Group respects its clients, residents, families, staff and volunteers. It regularly promotes excellence within its organizations, which benefit from formal accreditation reviews. In all it does, the McCormick Care Group strives to meet its vision that people facing the challenges of aging and dementia will achieve an enhanced quality of life.
The primary source of funding for McCormick Home and McCormick Dementia Services has been provided by Ontario Health West and the Government of Ontario.
McCormick Care Foundation
Established in 1984, the McCormick Care Foundation operates under the guidance of a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors. The Foundation plays a pivotal role in supporting our mission to champion dementia care that enhances safety and quality of life for those living with dementia.
Thanks to the unwavering commitment of its board members and the generous contributions of donors, the McCormick Care Foundation provides crucial funding for specialized programs and innovative services. These include a variety of enrichment initiatives such as bus trips, gardening, music and entertainment, therapeutic activities, program enhancements, special events, and spiritual care.
These programs play a significant role in positively impacting the lives of individuals living with dementia, offering essential support, enrichment, and moments of joy amidst the challenges they face.