Ontario Breaks Ground on Long-Term Care Home in Tillsonburg

New home will bring 160 modern long-term care beds to the community

January 23, 2025

TILLSONBURG — Construction is underway on a new 160 bed long-term care home, peopleCare Tillsonburg, in Tillsonburg, Ontario. This 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.

“Congratulations to the team on the new construction at peopleCare Tillsonburg. 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 Tillsonburg. When construction is complete, 160 residents will have a safe and modern place to call home.”

The new home will feature a three-storey building with a building floor area of 2,950 square metres. The design is centred around five ‘resident home areas’, each of which creates a more intimate and familiar living space for up to 32 residents, with dining and activity areas, lounges and living spaces. Planned amenities include a bistro, chapel, dining and activity rooms, secured balconies, a courtyard, outdoor spaces, a therapy room, a hair salon, and a family stay-over room.

The home is expected to welcome its first residents in late 2026.

The government is fixing long-term care to ensure Ontario’s seniors get the quality of care and quality of life they need and deserve. The plan is built on four pillars: staffing and care; quality and enforcement; building modern, safe, and comfortable homes; and connecting seniors with faster, more convenient access to the services they need.