The Government of Ontario announced that construction is underway on The Four Seasons Lodge, a new 96-bed long-term care home in Deep River.
The new project was a recipient of the recently extended Construction Funding Subsidy top-up program as part of the Ontario government’s commitment to build more than 58,000 new and upgraded long-term care beds across the province.
“Congratulations to the team at Deep River and District Health on the construction of this new home. Our government is fixing long-term care and ensuring we build homes for seniors in the communities they helped build,” said Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Minister of Long-Term Care. “Today marks a significant milestone for Deep River. When construction is complete, 96 residents will have a modern and comfortable place to call home.”
The new Four Seasons Lodge will replace an existing 14-bed long-term care home. It will provide 86 new and 10 upgraded and redeveloped beds and is expected to welcome its first residents in early 2027.
This new building will be fully air conditioned and designed to modern standards. It will feature three “resident home areas”, each of which create a more intimate and familiar living space for up to 32 residents, with dining and activity areas, lounges, and bedrooms.
“Today’s groundbreaking represents a significant milestone in the evolution of our health campus here in Deep River. With construction of the new Four Seasons Lodge Long-Term Care Home now underway, we are moving forward on a remarkable journey to expand long-term care services for our community. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the government, our dedicated team, and all our partners who have made this vision a reality,” said Janna Hotson, president and CEO, Deep River and District Health.
The new Four Seasons Lodge will be adjacent to the Deep River and District Hospital and will be part of a campus of care. A campus of care helps integrate the long-term care home into the broader health care system and ensures residents can conveniently connect to the care they need.
“Today’s groundbreaking on the new Four Seasons Lodge is welcome news for residents of Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke. With an aging population, the need for modern, comfortable and safe accommodations is being met with this new, state-of-the-art 96 bed facility. Congratulations to the team at Deep River and District Health and for their diligence in advocating for this new facility,” said John Yakabuski, MPP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke.
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