160 new LTC beds

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“Today we break ground, this is a tangible step forward for our Meadow Park community.”

North York-based Corebuild Construction has the contract to build the new home, with completion slated for the spring 2026.

Owned and operated by Jarlette Health Services, St. Angela’s Meadow Care Centre will provide 61 new beds and 99 upgraded beds in private and semi-private rooms. It will be air conditioned and offer large communal spaces. Seniors currently housed at Meadow Park will be moved to the new facility when it’s ready.

The Chatham home is only the second of its kind in Ontario to utilize the holistic “butterfly” model in its design and approach, offering emotionally centred care for dementia patients and others with memory issues, that honours the legacy of their lives. The other new butterfly build, also being constructed by Corebuild, is located in Temiskaming.

Chatham-Kent–Leamington MPP Trevor Jones said the new facility will provide a “campus of care” with state-of-the-art technology and diagnostic services that are usually carried out in a hospital.

Jones said the new home is more than just a building and is a “game changer” for Chatham-Kent.

“Our loved ones deserve to live their golden years in an environment that is modern, safe and

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The LTC minister commended Chatham-Kent municipal officials for their willingness to spur the new project forward, noting some Ontario municipalities “put up roadblocks,” delaying efforts. Calandra also encouraged other municipalities to get on board because new homes are getting built no matter what, noting the province will “remove those obstacles” if necessary.

“The people of this province have had enough and we are making serious investments and we expect our partners at all levels to help us make these investments,” Calandra added.

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