The Ontario government has announced the start of construction on a new, 128-bed long-term care home in Port Stanley.

“Congratulations to Extendicare Port Stanley on the redevelopment of their home. Our government is fixing long-term care by building capacity where Ontarians need it,” said Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Minister of Long-Term Care. “Today marks a significant milestone for Port Stanley. When construction is complete, 128 residents will have a safe and modern place to call home.”

Extendicare Port Stanley will add 68 new and 60 redeveloped long-term care beds to the community and is expected to welcome its first residents in early 2027.

The home will consist of a two-storey building with four 32-bed resident home areas (RHA). 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. Each RHA will feature a dining area, outdoor space, a lounge, and an activity room for all residents. Areas for visitors will include a guests’ lounge, a country kitchen, and private dining space. The second floor will include a hair salon, chapel, and a physiotherapy support area for all residents.

“I am pleased to announce the start of construction at Extendicare Port Stanley,” said MPP Rob Flack. “Our government is committed to accelerating the construction of long-term care homes, ensuring that our community's seniors receive the care and support they deserve.”

The project was 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.

As of November 2024, 115 projects representing a total of 18,823 new and redeveloped beds are completed, under construction, or have ministry approval to construct.

The province is taking new steps to get long-term care homes built, including modernizing its funding model, selling unused lands with the requirement that long-term care homes be built on portions of the properties, and leveraging hospital-owned land to build urgently needed homes in large urban areas.