Ontario Expands Long-Term Care Capacity in Amherstburg, Supporting More Than 370 Good-Paying Jobs

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AMHERSTBURG - The Ontario government is building Chateau Park Long-Term Care Home in Amherstburg, a project that will support more than 370 good-paying jobs and deliver 160 new and upgraded long-term care beds for the community. Supported by an investment of nearly $35 million through the Building Ontario Fund (BOF), as well as the construction funding subsidy top-up, the redevelopment is part of the government's plan to build critical infrastructure, protect Ontario workers and strengthen the health-care system.

"Our government is improving long-term care by building more homes, hiring more staff and making historic investments to support families and protect their loved ones," said Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Minister of Long-Term Care. "We are building for the future to create good-paying jobs and support stronger, more resilient communities. Today marks a significant milestone for Amherstburg, once construction is complete, 160 residents will have a new home where they can receive the care they need, when they need it."

Once complete in summer 2027, the redeveloped Chateau Park Long-Term Care Home will replace an existing 59-bed long-term care home in nearby Windsor and add 101 new beds to create a larger, modern home. The project is expected to support approximately 370 jobs for the surrounding community, and more than 200 permanent long-term care positions once the home opens. This includes 130 jobs in the construction industry and 150 new long-term care positions, in addition to the 90 jobs being maintained at the existing home. Employment at the new home will involve over 120 full-time and 90 part-time staff positions in nursing, personal support work, dietary aides, program aides and administration.

The new building is designed around five "resident home areas" which create a more intimate and familiar living space for up to 32 residents with their own dining and activity areas, lounges and bedrooms. The home's features will include therapy rooms, a beauty salon, a worship room, activity rooms with natural sunlight, and multiple courtyards.

This project is part of the Ontario government's continued progress toward its commitment to build 58,000 new and upgraded long-term care beds across the province, as outlined in the 2025 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario. Through Ontario's historic more than $223 billion plan to build, the province is investing in important infrastructure that supports workers, builds strong local economies and ensures people receive the quality of care they need and deserve.

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"As we continue to prioritize the well-being of communities across the province, our government is proud of the work being achieved through the Building Ontario Fund to invest in critical infrastructure projects that better support Ontario families and their loved ones. Thanks to these investments, more projects like Chateau Park Long-Term Care Home are able to move forward - maximizing tax dollars' value to build projects that might not otherwise have been built."

- Peter Bethlenfalvy
Minister of Finance

"Delivering modern health-care infrastructure starts with the skilled workers who build and support it. This redevelopment will create hundreds of good-paying jobs for skilled tradespeople and health-care professionals while delivering 160 modern long-term care beds for seniors in Amherstburg. By investing in projects like this, our government is protecting Ontario's health-care system, supporting our world-class workforce and building the facilities that communities need for the future."

- David Piccini
Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

"I am very pleased that the government is investing in a new long-term care home in Amherstburg, so that people who are ready for it can find the home they need. This will allow people who grew up and retired in Amherstburg to stay close to their family and close to their friends."

- Anthony Leardi
MPP Essex

"The people of Amherstburg are both very proud and very happy to have the new Chateau Park Long-Term Care Home in our community. Every day we are witnessing this new building (which will accommodate 160 local residents and about 240 staff) rise from the ground. It will be a symbol of our civic pride as we move forward to make Amherstburg a stronger and more vibrant town. Thank you to both Chateau Park and the Government of Ontario for your support of our seniors."

- Michael Prue
Mayor, Town of Amherstburg

"We're proud to be doing our part to help expand access to modern long-term care spaces across Ontario. In the coming months, we will be opening three newly redeveloped homes and are continuing with construction on four more homes (including Erie Shores Residence in Amherstburg). Collectively, these projects will help more Ontario seniors access modern homes that deliver high-quality care, in settings where residents, families and our teams can work together to shape care journeys that reflect each person's unique needs. We're grateful for the support we've received from the Province of Ontario, Building Ontario Fund and our municipal partners, which is helping make this progress possible."

- Dan Argiros
on behalf of Riverdale Living

"Financing smaller long-term care homes that we find in rural communities throughout Ontario presents unique challenges. By bundling four Arch properties together, we were able to bring institutional capital to the table to see new homes built in Prescott, Tay Valley Township, Lancaster and right here in Amherstburg. These homes will not only provide expanded, high-quality care for our seniors but also serve as significant centres of employment in their communities."

- Michael Fedchyshyn
CEO, Building Ontario Fund

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