Ontario Construction News staff writer
Construction has officially started on a new building for John Noble Home in Brantford, which will add 40 long-term care beds to the current 156-bed facility.
This project is one of the projects funded by the Ontario government’s Construction Funding Subsidy top-up, part of the commitment to develop 58,000 new and upgraded long-term care beds across the province.
“Congratulations to the John Noble Home team on this new construction. Our government is dedicated to improving long-term care and ensuring seniors have homes in the communities they helped establish,” said Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Minister of Long-Term Care. “This marks a significant milestone for Brantford and Brant County. Once completed, the new building will provide a modern and comfortable residence for 196 residents.”
The new two-storey structure will expand the existing home, featuring 20 private rooms on each floor and is expected to open its doors to residents in late 2025.
“The John Noble Home holds a special place in my heart; I previously served on its Board and know it well,” said Brantford-Brant MPP Will Bouma. “Residents will soon have a new home right here in Brantford—a community they have helped shape. I’m proud to be part of a government that prioritizes the needs of our seniors.”
The building will be fully air-conditioned and designed to modern standards. It will include a 20-bed Behavioral Specialized Unit (BSU) to support residents with advanced Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The home is part of a larger campus-of-care, which includes a community adult day program for individuals with dementia, 26 seniors’ apartments attached to the facility, and a 56-unit seniors’ apartment complex on-site.
“The City of Brantford greatly appreciates this significant investment from the provincial government, which will profoundly impact the lives of 40 residents and their families. The addition of these long-term care beds at John Noble Home addresses the increasing demand for support for our seniors, ensuring they receive care in a modern, safe, and comfortable environment. We look forward to welcoming the first residents into this new facility, where they will be treated with dignity and compassion,” said Kevin Davis, Mayor of Brantford.