City of Brantford opens new 160-bed long-term care facility

The City of Brantford has welcomed a new 160-bed long-term care home.

Oakwood Commons Community is located in a campus of care known as a model that provides a range of health services in a single location.

The facility will be part of a new seniors living campus, which also includes Aspira 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.

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’ which create a more intimate and familiar living space for up to 32 residents with their own dining and activity areas, lounges and bedrooms.

In a statement released Friday by the province, Will Bouma, MPP for Brantford-Brant, said he is 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,” Bouma said.

Oakwood Commons Community is licensed to Sienna Senior Living Inc.

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