Inside the Village At St. Clair long-term care facility in Windsor, July 25, 2014. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)Inside the Village At St. Clair long-term care facility in Windsor, July 25, 2014. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)
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Funding allocated for new LTC beds in Windsor-Essex

Another 200 long-term care beds will be added in the region over the next six years.

The Minister of Long-Term Care Paul Calandra announced the new beds along with funding to modernize another 504 beds.

“Our government has a plan to fix long-term care, and a key part of that plan is building modern, safe, and comfortable homes for our seniors,” said Calandra.

A new Banwell Gardens will be built close to the existing home. The new home will have 192 beds and replace the existing 142-bed home. Construction is expected to start this summer.

A new 192-bed facility will also be built by Berkshire Care Centre to replace the existing 231-bed home. Construction on the new home will start in the summer of 2023.

A new 160-bed home will be built in Windsor to replace the existing Regency Park Long-Term Care Home. Construction on this home isn't expected to start until the winter of 2023.

Finally, a new 160-bed home will be built in Amherstburg. The beds have been allocated to Chateau Park Long-term Care home which currently has a 59-bed facility in Windsor. Those beds will be moved to Amherstburg. Construction on the new facility will start in the fall of 2023.

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