A new long-term care facility called the Village of Westbrook Lane on Yonge will accommodate 240 residents as part of the province’s plan to create or upgrade 58,000 long-term care beds by 2028.
Today, the province officially started construction on a new long-term care home in Richmond Hill.
The Village of Westbrook Lane located at 11300 Yonge St. is expected to open its doors by summer 2027, according to a news release.
“This project will bring much needed capacity and create a welcoming environment for seniors,” said Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill MPP Michael Parsa. “This ground-breaking reflects our government’s commitment to expanding long-term care and delivering community-based solutions that promote comfort and the well-being of residents.”
This development is being undertaken by Schlegel Villages, which operates 19 long-term care homes across southern Ontario with a “social model of living.” The new home will have a “main street” design on its first floor that includes a library, community center, hair salon, chapel, and shared spaces.
The facility will consist of eight “resident home areas” with living, dining, and activity spaces for up to 32 residents each. One area is set aside specifically for memory care programming while another focuses on specialized physical care.
This initiative has received funding through the provincial construction subsidy top-up introduced in 2022. This program provides $35 per bed per day for 25 years.
The Village of Westbrook Lane aligns with the provincial government’s goal to establish 58,000 new and improved long-term care beds by 2028. As of July, there are already 148 projects completed or underway that represent over 24,000 long-term care beds approved by the ministry.
The province is making strides toward its construction target by updating its funding approach, selling unused land while ensuring that some portion is designated for building long-term care facilities. Additionally, it’s utilizing hospital-owned land for developing homes in urban areas.
People interested in becoming residents can join the long-term care list through Ontario Health at Home.
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