BARRIE — Construction is underway on the redevelopment of the IOOF Seniors Homes in Barrie that will add 130 modern long-term care beds to the community. This project is a recipient under the Capital Funding Program (CFP) 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.
“Our government is improving long-term care by building more homes, hiring more staff and making historic investments to protect families and their loved ones,” said Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Minister of Long-Term Care. “Today marks a significant milestone for Barrie. Once construction is complete, 130 residents will have a new home where they can receive the care they need, when they need it.”
The redevelopment of the IOOF Seniors home on Brooks Street includes a renovation and new addition to the existing building, which will deliver 64 new and 66 upgraded long-term care beds to create a 226-bed home. The expanded home is designed around eight “resident home areas”, which create a more intimate and familiar living space for up to 32 residents with their own dining and activity areas, lounges and bedrooms. The modernized home will be completed in two phases and expects to welcome new residents to phase one in spring 2028 and phase two in early 2029.
This IOOF Seniors home is part of a campus of care, which helps integrate the home into the broader health-care system and ensures residents can more conveniently connect to the supports, services and housing options they need. The redeveloped home will continue providing support for residents with chronic conditions and cognitive impairments, along with health services such as ultrasound and diagnostic imaging. It will also offer a range of programs including physiotherapy and pastoral care.
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 improving 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.
"For over a century, the IOOF has been dedicated to providing long-term care in Ontario. This collaboration marks an amazing milestone in our organization's history, with approval granted to construct 64 new beds and redevelop 66 existing ones. This endeavour not only reflects our commitment to enhancing long-term care services but also highlights our dedication to fostering a supportive and inclusive community. ‘Caring is our reason for being’ continues to be our mission as we uphold our ‘Residents First’ philosophy of care."
- Garry C. Hopkins
CEO, IOOF Seniors Homes
"Ontario’s government values the contributions our seniors have made to building our province, and we are working diligently to ensure they continue to enjoy the quality of life and the quality of long-term care they deserve. This is an important step forward, and the IOOF campus of care plays a vital role in connecting local seniors in Barrie—Innisfil with the care and supports they need, right in their own community and close to family and loved ones."
- Andrea Khanjin
MPP for Barrie—Innisfil