TORONTO — Construction is underway on the redevelopment of Belmont House, which will add 168 modern long-term care beds to the community. This project is a recipient of the provincial Capital Funding Program (CFP), and is part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario by creating good-paying 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.
“Our government is improving long-term care by building more homes, hiring more staff and protecting those who reside in them,” said Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Minister of Long-Term Care. “Today marks a significant milestone for Belmont House, one of 35 not-for-profit long-term care projects currently under construction across the province. Once construction is complete, 168 residents will have a new home where they can receive the quality care they need, when they need it.”
The redevelopment of Belmont House will add a new 11-storey building on the north side of the property, bringing the total capacity of the home to 308 long-term care beds. The expansion is designed around eight “resident home areas” (RHAs) across eight floors, creating a more intimate and familiar living space for 21 residents per floor, with dedicated dining and activity areas, lounges and bedrooms. The new building will feature shared amenities, including a resident lounge, café, tuck shop and renovated auditorium on the ground floor. As part of the home’s overall community, two upper floors will also provide retirement living suites with a range of accommodation supports. The home is expected to welcome its first residents to the new building in fall 2028.
This project is 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 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.