Funding the Redevelopment of 128 beds in London
Greater Access to Long-Term Care Homes in London
NEWS February 3, 2010
Residents of Kensington Village can look forward to more modern and comfortable
living as the province redevelops long-term care beds in London.
The province is rebuilding 128 existing beds at Kensington Village. This is part of a
province-wide announcement to redevelop over 4,100 beds across Ontario.
The redevelopment will meet the most modern design standards and will feature greater
wheelchair access for residents in private and public spaces. The redeveloped homes are
expected to be completed as early as 2012. This phase of the government’s renewal
strategy will help create or sustain approximately 4,000 jobs in Ontario.
QUOTES
All long-term care home residents should have access to modern facilities that offer the
very best and latest features. This redevelopment of our older long-term care beds will
provide residents in London with new amenities such as new bedrooms and washrooms
as well as a new common room, lounge and activity space.”
- Khalil Ramal, MPP (London-Fanshawe)
“It’s all about comfort and safety, and how important that is to residents and their
families. I’m pleased we can redevelop our long-term care beds and give residents a
higher quality of life in a more comfortable home-like setting.”
- Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
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“Kensington Village has had the opportunity to be an integral part of long-term care
services in London since 1983. With the opportunity to upgrade our facility, we as an
organization look forward to continuing to being able to provide a high level of service to
our long-term care customers and their families. I especially like the fact that we will be
able to offer two bed ward accommodation as compared to the current four bed wards.”
- Peter D. Schlegel, President, Kensington Village
“We believe all long-term care residents should have access a modern environment that
provides adequate space, comfort and privacy whether they live in a new home, or one
built several years ago. These renovations will move us closer to our system level goals
of equitable access to services, and quality of care and services.”
- Ferne Woolcott, Chair (acting), South West Local Health Integration Network
"We applaud government for beginning to ensure that all residents will have access to
modern standards of physical comfort, privacy and dignity. We have long supported the
renewal of older homes as an investment in the quality of care and quality of life that
residents need and deserve."
- Christina Bisanz, CEO, Ontario Long-Term Care Association
“This announcement marks the start of a long term commitment by the government to
improve the quality of life of residents. Through this support, homes will be able to create
modern and comfortable living environments that Ontarians can be proud of for many
years to come.”
- Donna Rubin, CEO, Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors
QUICK FACTS
Since 2003, the government has redeveloped 8,032 new long-term care beds and
will be opening an additional 1,942 more beds over the next few years.
Today’s announcement is part of a long-term plan to re-develop 35,000 older beds
over 10 years.
LEARN MORE
Find out more about long-term care homes in Ontario.
Find out more about modern design standards for long-term care homes.