PETERBOROUGH-Construction is underway to build peopleCare Peterborough, a new 224-bed long-term care home. This project is a recipient of the provincial Construction Funding Subsidy top-up.
“peopleCare is thrilled to build and operate a new long-term care home that will be a centre of excellence for aging adults in Peterborough, as part of Trent University’s Seniors Village. We’re excited to collaborate with an innovative partner like Trent and create something truly unique, where clinical best practices, teaching, research and intergenerational connections come together. We sincerely thank the government for their continued commitment to modernizing care and services for seniors and their families in Ontario.” said Brent Gingerich, Chairman and CEO of peopleCare.
The new home will be part of Trent University’s Seniors Village and will centre around seven ‘Resident Home Areas’ to create a more intimate and familiar living space for residents. The building will include therapy and quiet rooms, a bistro and a secure, landscaped courtyard. Other amenities will include a teaching and research space for university students and faculty use, as well as a multipurpose spiritual room. The home is expected to welcome its first residents in 2027.
“Our government is improving long-term care by building more homes, hiring more staff, and protecting those who reside in them,” said Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Minister of Long-Term Care. “Today marks a significant milestone for the City of Peterborough. Once construction is complete, 224 people will have a new home where they can receive the care they need, when they need it.”
This project is part of the Ontario government’s commitment to build 58,000 new and redeveloped long-term care beds across the province, outlined in the 2025 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario.
