The Ontario government has announced the start of construction on an addition to is Belvedere Heights, a long-term care home in Parry Sound.

The 22 new beds will complement the existing 101 beds currently at the home, and stem from an investment from the province’s Construction Funding Subsidy top-up.                                                                          

"We are very excited to have the opportunity to develop an additional 22 long-term care beds for our community,” said Pamela Wing, chair of the Belvedere Heights Board of Management. “This expansion will provide much-needed accommodation for our seniors.”

The home follows the Eden Alternative Model of Care, which focuses on enhancing resident and community engagement.

The home is expected to welcome additional residents in winter 2027.

This project is part of the Ontario government’s commitment to build 58,000 new and upgraded long-term care beds across the province. The plan to improve care for seniors 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.