Construction has begun on a new long-term care facility in Exeter.
The new 160-bed Southbridge Exeter long-term care home was a recipient of the Construction Funding Subsidy top-up and is part of the government’s plan to "protect Ontario by creating good jobs and building for the future, ensuring long-term care residents get the quality of care and quality of life they need and deserve," according to a media release from Minister of Long-Term Care, Natalia Kusendova-Bashta.
Exeter's new facility will house five 32-bed Resident Home Areas (RHAs), which are designed to provide an intimate and more familiar living environment.
The home will offer 96 private rooms and 32 basic rooms, ensuring a range of living options. Southbridge Exeter is expected to welcome its first residents in 2026.
"Our government is fixing long-term care by getting shovels in the ground and ensuring residents can get care where and when they need it," said Minister Kusendova-Bashta. "Today marks a significant milestone for Huron County. Thanks to this investment, 160 residents will have a new, safe and modern place to call home."