Ontario breaks ground on long-term care home in Richmond Hill

The Government of Ontario announced that construction is underway to build Carefirst Campus of Care York Region, a 124-bed new long-term care home in Richmond Hill. This project is a recipient of the new Capital Funding Program (CFP).

“Our government is fixing long-term care by getting shovels in the ground and ensuring residents can get care where and when they need it,” said Dawn Gallagher Murphy, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Long-Term Care. “Today’s announcement is great news for Richmond Hill and will ensure that 124 people will get the care they need in modern, safe homes.”

The Carefirst Campus of Care York Region project is a not-for-profit home that will have a medical centre on the ground level and be part of a campus of care to provide convenient access to health care services for residents. The home’s amenities will include a café-tuck shop, hair salon, chapel, secure outdoor garden and paths.

“Today’s ground-breaking brings us one step closer to realizing Carefirst’s vision of providing a comprehensive continuum of care for our community. Carefirst Campus of Care York Region is built on an innovative model that integrates long-term care, primary and specialist health care, community services, and wellness programs, supporting seniors to live independently for as long as possible. We are deeply grateful to the Ontario Government for their financial support, and to our partners, donors, and community members for joining us in building a better tomorrow,” said Dr. Sheila Neysmith, Board Chair, Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association.

The home’s design includes larger resident common areas and air conditioning throughout. The design is centred around four ‘Resident Home Areas’, each of which creates a more intimate and familiar living space for up to 31 residents, with dining and activity areas, lounges and bedrooms. Carefirst Campus of Care York Region is expected to welcome its first residents in 2027.

“The Carefirst Campus of Care York Region ground-breaking is another exciting step in ensuring that Richmond Hill residents have access to the housing options and holistic health care services needed to support them at all ages and stages of life. Carefirst Campus of Care York Region is a wonderful example of blending community services and cultural enrichment, and I am delighted to welcome Carefirst to our city. It will be a valuable resource for residents, today, tomorrow, and for future generations to come,” said David West, Mayor, Richmond Hill.

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