TORONTO: The Ontario government is taking the first step towards building three new long-term care homes by making land available in Oakville, Aurora and Vaughan.
The three surplus properties are being sold with the requirement that long-term care homes be built on portions of the following properties:
• 165 Dundas Street West in Oakville – 512 long-term care beds
• 7231 Martin Grove Road in Vaughan – 256 long-term care beds
• 50-100 Bloomington Road in Aurora – 128 long-term care beds
“We are delivering on our commitment to transition our seniors from waitlists to modern long-term care homes, providing a warm and safe environment with the quality of care they deserve,” said Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Long-Term Care.
“These new homes will allow almost 900 of our loved ones to enter long-term care homes sooner, and ease hallway health care in local hospitals.”
The new long-term care homes will help deliver on the government’s commitment to creating 30,000 beds over 10 years.
The Accelerated Build program, will be adding 1,280 spaces in a matter of months and through a new funding model speed up new development and the upgrading of existing homes.
• CBRE is the Broker of Record managing the sale.