The Ontario government is celebrating the opening of Oakwood Commons Community, a new 160-bed long-term care home located in Brantford and in a campus of care, a model that provides a range of health services in a single location.
This project is a recipient of the construction funding subsidy top-up and is part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario by creating good-paying jobs and building for the future, while ensuring long-term care residents get the quality of care and quality of life they need and deserve.
“The opening of the new Oakwood Commons Community marks a significant milestone in our government’s plan to protect residents and increase access to world-class health care across the province,” said Dawn Gallagher Murphy, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Long-Term Care. “Now that construction is complete, 160 residents have a safe and modern place to call home with nearby access to other supports for seniors within a campus of care.”
Oakwood Commons Community will be part of a new Seniors Living Campus, which also includes Brants Landing Retirement Living. The campus brings together a full range of supports that meet the diverse needs of older adults, from social, active retirement living to specialized care for those with dementia or complex health needs.
“Our government is continuing to protect the health and well-being of seniors across Ontario and we are delighted to celebrate the opening of Oakwood Commons Community,” said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility. “This facility will provide the high-quality long-term care our loved ones deserve and deliver comprehensive support services that will greatly benefit Brantford seniors.”
Oakwood Commons Community replaces the existing Fox Ridge Care Community long-term care home, adding 70 new and 90 upgraded beds in a modern home that welcomed its first residents this October. The new building is designed around five “resident home areas” (RHAs), which create a more intimate and familiar living space for up to 32 residents with their own dining and activity areas, lounges and bedrooms. Features of the new 160-bed home include rehab and therapy rooms, a country kitchen/lounge, beauty salon, tuck shop, activity room, an outdoor terrace and two courtyards.
“At Sienna Senior Living, we believe caring for seniors is both a privilege and a deep responsibility, a view shared by our 15,000 dedicated team members who support more than 13,000 seniors across Canada every day. We appreciate the Ontario government’s commitment to modernizing care and investing in communities like Brantford. This new Seniors Living Campus will benefit residents and families, allowing spouses with different care needs to live close together and, in some cases, transition from retirement to long-term care seamlessly. Together with our sector partners, the City of Brantford, and the many local tradespeople whose skill and commitment helped make this vision a reality, we are proud to deliver modern, welcoming homes that will serve generations to come,” said Nitin Jain, CEO of Sienna Senior Living.
“I am pleased to be part of a government that prioritizes long-term care and seniors’ well-being. This new, state-of-the-art long-term care home will provide comfort and convenience to residents who have for decades helped to build Ontario,” added Will Bouma, MPP for Brantford—Brant.
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. The government is fixing long-term care to ensure Ontarians get the quality of care and quality of life they need and deserve. The plan to improve care is built on four pillars: staffing and care; quality and enforcement; building modern, safe and comfortable homes; and connecting seniors with faster, more convenient access to the services they need.
