The Government of Ontario announced that construction is underway on the redevelopment of Extendicare St. Catharines’ new 256 bed long-term care home in St. Catharines and the Trillium Villa Nursing Home, a new 160-bed long-term care home in Sarnia.
This projects were a recipient of the Construction Funding Subsidy top-up, part of the Ontario government’s commitment to build 58,000 new and upgraded long-term care beds across the province.
The new St. Catharines Extendicare home will consist of 104 new and 152 redeveloped beds across four floors, with two Resident Home Areas (RHAs) on each floor. RHAs are designed to create a more intimate and familiar living space for up to 32 residents each, with dining and activity areas, lounges and bedrooms. Specific RHAs will offer specialized supports, including dementia care and care for individuals with unique medical needs that don’t require inpatient hospital services. Additionally, the home will accommodate residents whose care requirements cannot be met within other community settings.
“Congratulations to the teams on the redevelopment of Extendicare St. Catharines. Our government is fixing long-term care, and a key part of that plan is building capacity where Ontarians need it,” said Tyler Allsopp, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Long-Term Care. “Today marks a significant milestone for St. Catharines. When construction is complete, 256 residents will have a safe and modern place to call home.”
The home will also offer a range of care options, including restorative and palliative care, along with private spaces for families supporting residents through end-of-life care. Additional amenities include a café for residents and families, dedicated family dining areas, a chapel, and a beauty salon/barber shop.
Extendicare St. Catharines is expected to welcome its first residents in early 2027.
“Today’s groundbreaking marks our seventh redevelopment project and the latest step in our plans to redevelop all our older homes to modern design standards to improve quality of life for our residents. When the doors open, this 256-bed home will increase capacity for high-quality seniors’ care in the region by welcoming more than 100 new residents who are currently awaiting long-term care. We are deeply grateful to the Government of Ontario for its historic support and to the City of St. Catharines for its ongoing partnership, ” said Dr. Michael Guerriere, president and CEO, Extendicare.
The new Trillium Villa Nursing Home building will replace an existing 152-bed long-term care home. It will bring eight new and 152 upgraded and redeveloped beds to the community and is expected to welcome its first residents in mid-2026.
“Congratulations to the team at Trillium Villa Nursing Home 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 Lambton County. When construction is complete, 160 residents will have a modern and comfortable place to call home.”
The new building will be fully air conditioned and designed to modern standards. It will feature five “resident home areas” (RHAs), each of which create a more intimate and familiar living space for up to 32 residents, with dining and activity areas and lounges. The RHAs will surround a central courtyard and contain their own dining rooms, activity spaces, lounge areas, outdoor balcony/patio, and nursing and utility spaces. The home will also feature a chapel, café, tuck shop, beauty salon, outdoor courtyard, gardens, exam rooms and balconies.
“Today, we are pleased to announce that construction has commenced on the redevelopment of Trillium Villa Nursing Home, a project aimed at enhancing our ability to provide exceptional, person-centred care to the residents who call Trillium home. This initiative marks a new chapter in Trillium Villa’s long-standing history of compassionate, high-quality care since it first opened in 1970. We are exceedingly grateful to the Government of Ontario for its commitment, support, and leadership in making this redevelopment a reality.” said John Scotland, CEO, S&R Group Limited.
Featured image: The Province of Ontario broke ground on the redevelopment of Extendicare St. Catharines’ new 256 bed long-term care home in St. Catharines, Nov. 18, 2024. (Government of Ontario)
