Construction is in progress on a new addition to the John Noble Home in Brantford, marking a significant advancement in long-term care for the community. The new facility will add 40 long-term care beds to the existing 156-bed home, reinforcing the Ontario government’s commitment to enhancing care for seniors through its plan to build 58,000 new and upgraded long-term care beds across the province.
The project has received funding through the Construction Funding Subsidy top-up initiative, part of the provincial government’s efforts to address the increasing demand for long-term care.
“Congratulations to the team at John Noble Home on the construction of this new building. Our government is fixing long-term care and ensuring we build homes for seniors in the communities they helped build,” stated Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Minister of Long-Term Care.
“Today marks a significant milestone for Brantford and Brant County. When construction on the new building is complete, 196 residents will have a modern and comfortable place to call home.”
The two-storey expansion will feature 20 private rooms on each floor, providing residents with improved privacy and comfort. Completion is anticipated in late 2025, when the facility is expected to welcome its first residents.
Will Bouma, MPP for Brantford-Brant, shared his connection to the project, stating, “The John Noble Home is a special place for me as I previously sat on the Board and I am very familiar with this wonderful place. The residents will have a new place to call home, right here in Brantford – a community they helped to build, and I am happy to be a part of a government that prioritizes seniors who have done so much for Ontario.”
The new facility will adhere to modern design standards, offering full air conditioning and state-of-the-art amenities. As part of a campus-of-care model, the John Noble Home already hosts a community adult day program for individuals with dementia, 26 seniors’ apartment units attached to the home, and a 56-unit seniors’ apartment complex on its grounds.
The Ontario government’s approach to fixing long-term care is based on four key pillars: improving staffing and care, enhancing quality and enforcement, building modern homes, and connecting seniors with faster, more accessible services.
Mayor Kevin Davis of Brantford emphasized the importance of the expansion, stating, “The City of Brantford is very grateful to the provincial government for this significant investment that will make a meaningful difference in the lives of 40 residents and their families. The addition of 40 long-term care beds at John Noble Home will help address the growing need for more support for our community’s seniors, ensuring they receive the care they deserve in a modern, safe, and comfortable environment.”
Mayor David Bailey of the County of Brant echoed this sentiment, saying, “Supporting seniors in our community provides comfort and peace of mind to both them and their families. This funding will create the opportunity to enhance services and care environments, and it will have a lasting impact on our community by fostering love, dignity, compassion, and a higher quality of life for those who have contributed so much over the years.”
Michael Bastian, Administrator of John Noble Home, expressed his enthusiasm for the project, noting, “The new addition at John Noble Home will help us meet the rising demand for long-term care services, ensuring we can continue providing the highest standard of care in a compassionate and supportive environment. This vital new facility will significantly strengthen our capacity to care for seniors in our rapidly growing communities.”
The Ontario government is implementing innovative strategies to accelerate the construction of long-term care homes. These include modernizing its funding model, leveraging hospital-owned lands, and selling unused provincial lands with the requirement to include long-term care facilities.
As of September 2024, the government reports that 113 projects, encompassing 18,439 new and redeveloped beds, are either completed, under construction, or have received ministry approval.
This expansion represents a significant investment in the future of long-term care, addressing the needs of seniors and their families while fostering a sense of dignity and compassion for those who call Brantford and Brant County home.
