Increasing Access To Modern Long-Term Care Homes

February 3, 2010 10:30 AM

McGuinty Government Redeveloping More Than 4,100 Long-Term Care Home Beds

Residents in long-term care homes can look forward to more modern and comfortable living as the province redevelops more than 4,100 beds across Ontario.

Ontario is rebuilding 4,183 existing beds and updating facilities at 37 long-term care homes. This is part of the government's plan to redevelop 35,000 older beds over 10 years to help improve access to long-term care throughout the province.

The redeveloped homes will meet the most modern design standards and will feature greater wheelchair access for residents in private and public spaces. The redeveloped homes are expected to be completed as early as 2012.

This phase of the government's renewal strategy will help create or sustain approximately 4,000 jobs in Ontario.


Quick Facts

  • Since 2003, the government has redeveloped 8,032 new long-term care beds and will be opening an additional 1,942 more beds over the next few years.

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Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
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