History of Nisbet Lodge and McClintock Manor
Nisbet Lodge was established in 1972 and opened its doors in May 1973. Founded by members of Calvary Church, it was originally created as a retirement home for people of faith in east Toronto.
Over the years, the needs of the residents increased and in 1982 the organization received funding from the Ministry of Health, Extended Health Care Program to provide long-term care services.
In May 1993 McClintock Manor, assisted by provincial funds under the Housing Now initiative, opened as a senior’s apartment building for seniors over the age of 65. Today, the Manor is subsidized by the City of Toronto, and is part of a “Continuum of Care Model” with Nisbet Lodge.
- In 1993 The Nisbet Lodge –McClintock Manor Foundation was launched, specifically to support the work of the Lodge and the Manor.
- In 1997 Nisbet was first accredited with the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation (CCHSA) and has maintained that status ever since.
- In 2002 Nisbet Lodge was officially designated as a Christian home. This designation recognizes the original intent of Calvary Church, which was to create a home for seniors, regardless of their denomination, that practiced and respected traditional Christian values.
- In 2006 McClintock Manor was recognized and received a Christian designation from the City of Toronto.
- In 2008 we published our first book Our Danforth: One Hundred Years of Memories.
- In 2008 Nisbet Lodge celebrated its 35th anniversary and McClintock Manor its 15th.
