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LANCASTER — Construction is underway at two long-term care homes being built by Arch in Lancaster and Prescott. These projects are part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario by creating good jobs and building for the future, while ensuring long-term care residents get the quality of care and quality of life they need and deserve.

“As Ontario continues to age, our government is making historic investments to protect families and their loved ones,” said Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Minister of Long-Term Care. “Today’s announcement is great news for communities across Eastern Ontario, and will ensure that 256 people will get the care they need, in modern and safe homes.”

The projects are redevelopments of existing homes and will feature 68 new and 60 redeveloped beds, respectively, for a total of 128 beds in each. Both homes will also feature designs that include larger resident common areas and air conditioning throughout. The homes are centred around ‘Resident Home Areas’ (RHAs), each of which creates a more intimate and familiar living space for up to 32 residents, with dining and activity areas, lounges and bedrooms.

The Prescott project is a redevelopment of Wellington House Nursing Home. The four-storey home will house multiple lounges and activity spaces, therapy rooms, a salon and a place of worship, along with a designated RHA on each floor.

The Lancaster project is a redevelopment of Lancaster Long Term Care Residence. The three-storey home will feature four RHAs, multiple terraces, extensive views of landscaped courtyards from the dining areas and abundant natural light.

These projects are part of the Ontario government’s continued progress toward its commitment to build 58,000 new and upgraded long-term care beds across the province, as outlined in the 2025 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario. The government is improving long-term care to ensure Ontarians get the quality of care and quality of life they need and deserve. The plan to improve care for long-term care residents 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.

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"Through these two new long-term care projects, the Building Ontario Fund once again demonstrates our province’s ability to leverage innovative solutions to build more critical infrastructure that would otherwise not get built. Our government will continue to take meaningful action in the province’s long-term care sector as we continue to protect Ontario by creating more good-paying jobs and building for our future."

- Peter Bethlenfalvy
Minister of Finance

"Our government continues to protect seniors and families in Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry by providing compassionate and high-quality care, close to home. These two redeveloped long-term care homes will ensure more people in our community have access to the dignified care they need, while assuring families that their loved ones are safe and supported."

- Nolan Quinn
MPP, Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry

"The redevelopment of Wellington House Nursing Home represents so much more than bricks and mortar—it's an investment in the health, dignity, and quality of life of our seniors, who are such an important part of our community. This project will strengthen local healthcare capacity, create meaningful employment, and support Prescott’s economy for years to come. It reflects the commitment of our partners and our community to ensuring that residents can continue to live, age, and thrive right here at home."

- Gauri Shankar
Mayor, Town of Prescott

"The Township of South Glengarry is thrilled to see construction begin on this exciting development in our community. The redevelopment and expansion of Lancaster Long Term Care Residence means not only the addition of much-needed beds, but also the reassurance that our seniors can remain close to family and friends in a place they know and love. We are grateful to the province for recognizing the needs of rural communities and making this vital commitment to our residents."

- Lachlan McDonald
Mayor, Township of South Glengarry

"Through our bundling of four projects—including Lancaster and Prescott—we’ve unlocked capital that previously was not available. In so doing, we are seeing much-needed long-term care homes being developed in these rural Ontario communities."

- Michael Fedchyshyn
CEO, Building Ontario Fund

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