Nearly 100 new long-term care home beds are being added to two soon-to-be rebuilt seniors’ facilities in London.

Minister of Long-Term Care Paul Calandra announced on Tuesday 70 new and 26 redeveloped beds at Meadow Park London and 22 new and 170 redeveloped beds at Extendicare London.

“Our government has a plan to fix long-term care and a key part of that plan is building modern, safe, and comfortable homes for our seniors,” said Calandra. “When these homes in London are completed, 384 residents will have a new place to call home, near their family and friends.”

Construction of the new homes is scheduled to begin in the summer and fall of 2023.

The planned rebuilds will be constructed to state of the art designs standards to meet current and future needs of residents. They will also offer more living space, increased privacy, and enhanced activity areas.

“This isn’t just great news for Extendicare London and Meadow Park, it’s incredible news for all who rely on these types of services in our community,” said Mayor Ed Holder, who was also in attendance for Tuesday’s virtual announcement. “Our seniors population – brothers, sisters, parents, grandparents – deserve the absolute best. All of us owe them a great debt. That is why investments such as these are so important, because they go such a long way to ensuring this latest chapter of their lives is one that is truly memorable and enjoyable.”

The new long-term care beds announced at Meadow Park London and Extendicare London are in addition to ones previously announced at other area seniors’ facilities including Elmwood Place, Southbridge London, Chelsey Park, and Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care.

Calandra noted the government has committed $6.4 billion to build more than 30,000 new beds and upgrade 28,000 existing beds across the province by 2028.