Fairvern Redevelopment
Following the Province’s commitment to fund additional beds, work to redevelop the Fairvern Long Term Care Home with 160-beds in Huntsville is well underway!
- 7.32 acres in size
- East side of Centre Street North, between West Road and Hanes Road, Huntsville
- Generous front on new municipal road, Paisley Ave.
- Backing onto protected greenspace
The Fairvern Long-Term Care Home redevelopment project in Huntsville is designed to create a welcoming, resident-focused environment - that is Home.
The new 160-bed Home will replace the existing Fairvern, providing a new Home that emphasizes independence, quality of life, and a supportive environment for both residents and staff.
Guided by best practices in infection prevention, energy efficiency, and resident directed care, the new Fairvern Long-Term Care Home reflects the District’s commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable care for residents that need us most.
All delivered in a small house design that supports resident independence and quality of life – and based on social model, not a medical model.
Fall, 2024 - Significant progress has been achieved to date.
The foundation and structural framework are almost complete, the roof is taking shape, and essential systems, such as HVAC and in-floor heating, are starting to be installed and integrated.
Winter weather won’t slow down progress on the new Home.
Construction will continue through the colder months, with work moving indoors to complete interior finishes and enclosures. Our team remains on schedule, with the project on track for completion in spring 2026, and residents anticipated to move into their new Home in the summer.
Fundamental Principles of our new Fairvern Home
- A high-quality building made for generations (including best-practice Infection Prevention and Control)
- A design based on a social model, not a medical model
- A building that supports resident independence and quality of life
- Desirable work environment
- Technology to be harvested at every opportunity
- Small House design concept
Fairvern Child Care Centre
The Fairvern redevelopment includes the addition of an Early Learning and Child Care Centre, supporting up to 64 children, aged 0-5, within an intergenerational environment designed to benefit both young children and seniors.
Aligned with the District’s Access and Inclusion Framework, this facility will help meet the rising demand for child care in Huntsville and support working families.
Fall, 2024 - An RFP has been issued to engage a qualified operator to manage and operate the centre, with plans to open by late 2026.
The Child Care Centre will offer extended hours, enhancing work-life balance for families, particularly those with non-standard work schedules, while fostering community well-being and inclusivity through high-quality care programs. (Report: HS-5-2024-1/CPS-6-2024-1)
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