Ontario Construction News staff writer
A groundbreaking was held last week for a project that will add 22 modern long-term care beds at Belvedere Heights, a long-term care home in Parry Sound.
These beds will complement the existing 101 beds currently at the home, and stem from an investment from the Construction Funding Subsidy top-up.
“This expansion is great news for residents of Parry Sound and is part of our plan to protect seniors and increase access to world-class care across our province,” said John Jordan, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Long-Term Care. “When construction is complete, 22 additional residents will have a safe and modern place to call home.”
Construction will create small seating areas that encourage social interaction. The home follows the Eden Alternative Model of Care, which focuses on enhancing resident and community engagement. The home is expected to welcome additional residents in winter 2027.
This project is part of the Ontario government’s commitment to build 58,000 new and upgraded long-term care beds across the province. As of April, 147 projects representing a total of 23,977 new and redeveloped beds are completed, under construction, or have ministry approval to construct.