In August 1976, Tony Stacey for Veterans Care (then called Metro Toronto Legion Village) opened its doors as a retirement home for veterans, their spouses, dependants, silver cross mothers and the community.  In 1994 it changed from a retirement home to a long term care facility. 

The first and second floors of one wing were renovated in 1997 to provide more space to meet the growing needs of the Centre.  Tony Stacey Centre for Veterans Care is subsidized and licensed by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. 

Renamed in 2003 in honour of its founder, the Tony Stacey Centre for Veterans Care has welcomed hundreds of veterans under its wing as a unique veterans long term care  facility.

"The Tony Stacey Centre is a vital hub in the lives of veterans," said Jan DeVries, noting how essential it is to have a long term care facility where spouses are not separated simply by virtue of illness. "Canada has rallied to preserve our World War II history through the building of monuments, the stamping of coins and the saving of medals – all of which are important. The time has come to help the actual men and women who served our country. World War II Veterans need the Tony Stacey Centre – and so will those who have served our country since and who are serving now," he added.

Tony Stacey Centre Fact Sheet

In 1976, Metro Toronto Legion Village welcomed its first 14 residents. It was renamed Tony Stacey Centre for Veterans Care in 2003 in honour of one of its founders. Over 600 residents have called it home.

The centre is built on two floors, in the shape of a cross. It has 50 rooms, 100 beds, and provides long-term care for married couples or single residents. We also welcome Silver Cross Mothers.

The centre is a complete community. It has lounges, reading areas, arts and crafts rooms, a therapeutic swimming pool, a bar and a gift shop. Residents can get their hair done in the beauty salon, attend meals in the dining room, and find solace in the chapel.

In addition to management staff, the Centre’s team of professionals includes Registered Nurses, a Medical Director, a Dietitian, a Physiotherapist, a Social Worker, a Massage Therapist and many more.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of Tony Stacey Centre for Veterans Care is to provide the highest quality of long term care for our Veterans, their families and the community.

The Mission Statement is based on a number of principles and beliefs which have been adopted as the philosophy of the Centre and which serve as a guide to the Directors, staff, volunteers and all those who are involved in the provision of services to our residents.

PHILOSOPHY

• To respect the individuality and dignity of the residents by promoting personal and social autonomy.
• To value the strengths of the residents own family ties by encouraging their continuing relationship.
• To encourage the residents to participate in those affairs of the Centre which impact on the quality of their care.
• To promote a sense of pride in their new home setting by limiting the amount of intrusion on the privacy of their personal space.
• To enable married couples to maintain as normal a lifestyle as possible.
• To allow residents Veterans to meet their spiritual needs through the type of worship of their free choice.
• To encourage the resident to participate in intergenerational programs with Branches of the Royal Canadian Legion and local organizations in the community.
• To provide an environment of safety without the effect or appearance of confinement.
• To ensure the confidentiality of all matters, medical or personal, for all residents under the Privacy Act of Canada.
• To provide nursing and support services in a manner consistent with the Province of Ontario.
• To ensure that appropriate recreational and social services are provided which take into account the age and disability of the residents and volunteers.
• To ensure that dietary services include a wide variety of options for the enjoyment and nutritional requirements of the residents and at the same time take into account their medical considerations.
• To ensure that services are provided in a non-patronizing manner with due concern and respect.
• To ensure that the “best interest of the residents” is fully taken into account in all decisions of the Centre.
  
  *The above aims and objects to be strictly adhered to within the limits imposed by a Veteran's age, illness or disability.