Recently in the healthcare industry, Fairmount Home has achieved the highest level of CARF accreditation, underscoring its commitment to exceptional quality in long-term care. In Delta, teams are using full-scale mock-up rooms to test real-world care scenarios and refine design plans before construction. Brantford is moving forward with a major redevelopment that will transform the former Fox Ridge long-term care site into a housing hub with shelter, transitional supports and future affordable units. Newly released provincial data reveals wide disparities in how long-term care homes across Ontario are meeting hands-on care targets. Ontario is also investing more than $180 million to attract and retain nearly 8,000 nurses in long-term care, marking one of the province’s most significant workforce initiatives.
Fairmount Home Earns Highest Accreditation for Excellence in Long-Term Care
Fairmount Home has received the highest level of CARF accreditation, recognizing its strong commitment to quality care and its alignment with internationally accepted standards. The rigorous review process highlighted the home’s collaborative culture, high satisfaction among residents and families, and the dedication of staff and volunteers. This three-year accreditation underscores Fairmount Home’s position as a trusted provider that prioritizes resident well-being, accountability and continuous improvement.
Source: The Whig-Standard
How Life-Sized Mock-Up Rooms Improve Planning for Long-Term Care Homes
Teams in Delta are using full-scale mock-up rooms to test layouts, simulate real care scenarios and refine designs before construction begins. By involving physiotherapists, care aides, clinical leaders and community partners, the process uncovers practical challenges early and ensures spaces support safe, compassionate and efficient care. These hands-on simulations help create long-term care homes that are more intuitive for staff, more comfortable for residents and better aligned with the needs of the community.
Source: Fraser Health
Brantford Moves Forward With Plan to Convert Former Long-Term Care Site Into a Housing Hub
Brantford is advancing a comprehensive plan to transform the former Fox Ridge long-term care facility into a multi-purpose housing hub that will offer emergency shelter, transitional housing, supportive services and future affordable units. The three-phase redevelopment will begin with shelter spaces for families and vulnerable residents, then expand to include on-site health and stabilization supports before adding up to 144 modular homes. With more than $11 million approved for acquisition and renovations, the project aims to address growing housing pressures while still accommodating displaced long-term care residents from Six Nations of the Grand River.
Source: CTV News
Hamilton Expands Long-Term Care Capacity With 64 New Modern Beds
Hamilton has begun construction on a new wing at Macassa Lodge that will add 64 modern long-term care beds, supporting the province’s commitment to expand capacity across Ontario. The upgraded spaces are designed to offer a more home-like environment, including dedicated dining areas, activity rooms, therapy spaces and specialized dementia care. This project contributes to Ontario’s broader plan to build thousands of new and redeveloped beds, ensuring seniors have access to safe, modern and compassionate long-term care close to home.
Source: The Trillium
Quebec Faces Escalating Senior Care Demands as Service Gaps Widen
New forecasts show Quebec is nearing a senior care breaking point, with support needs projected to surge by 38 per cent and current resources already falling far short for thousands of older adults. Rising demand for home support, long-term care beds and intermediate housing is outpacing capacity, worsened by widespread residence closures and funding models that no longer reflect operational realities. Sector leaders warn that without urgent reforms and a coordinated provincial strategy, seniors will continue to face delayed care, caregiver burnout and growing strain across hospitals and community services.
Source: Montreal CityNews
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