Ontario Construction News staff writer
Construction is underway on Muslim Welfare Centre of Toronto Long-Term Care Home – Courtice, a new 192 bed home in Durham Region.
“Congratulations to the team on the new construction at Muslim Welfare Centre of Toronto Long-Term Care Home – Courtice. Our government is fixing long-term care, and a key part of that plan is building capacity where Ontarians need it,” said Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, minister of long-term care. “Today marks a significant milestone for Durham region. When construction is complete, 192 residents will have a safe and modern place to call home.”
The home is expected to open in fall 2027.
It is designed around six “resident home areas”, each of which creates a more intimate and familiar living space for up to 32 residents, with dining and activity areas, lounges and living spaces. The home will feature amenities like a café, family dining spaces, a multi-purpose hall, a beauty salon, barber services, and a place of worship.
The four-storey, 150,000-sq. ft. project was a recipient of the Construction Funding Subsidy top-up, part of the Ontario government’s commitment to build 58,000 new and upgraded long-term care beds across the province.
Designed by Snyder Architects Inc., it features a composite steel-concrete structure, with exterior metal and fibre cement siding and brick veneer.
JR Certus Construction is the contractor on the project at 1589 Highway 2 in Courtice. It features a composite steel-concrete structure, with exterior metal and fibre cement siding and brick veneer. The architect on the project is Snyder Architects Inc.
The home will have amenities including a café, family dining spaces, a multi-purpose hall, a beauty salon, barber services and a place of worship. Residents will also be able to enjoy a garden with a walking loop and balconies from each of the resident home areas.
“Breaking ground on a much-needed 192-bed long-term care facility is a major step in improving local health care in Clarington,” said Mayor Adrian Foster. “The Muslim Welfare Centre facility in Courtice will be a bright example of accessible and culturally inclusive long-term care, making a real difference for our community. “