Revitalization Project

Since the initial project launch in 2018, Villa Charities has been exploring all options for this revitalization, including a renovation of the Fusco wing in the existing building or the construction of a new adjacent facility. We had advised that how we move forward would be determined by a number of factors including cost and fundraising feasibility, Ministry funding approvals, municipal design approvals and timing.

On November 25, 2022, the Ontario government announced that it was increasing its construction funding subsidy to support the cost of developing or redeveloping a long-term care home. This additional funding would fast-track the construction of new long-term care beds across the province before their deadline (originally August 31, 2023), and significantly contribute to the overall cost of the project. We submitted our application by the original deadline (December 20, 2022) to secure this funding.

Based on the new government funding model and the associated timeframes for eligibility, the Villa Colombo Toronto Board and Villa Charities Revitalization Committee made the decision to proceed with the renovation option, to upgrade the 266 Class B beds in the Fusco wing. To meet the legislated Class A standards, the renovated wing will have 160 upgraded beds, for a new total of 285 beds in the home. This plan will allow us to accelerate the project and provide the facility improvements to the residents of Villa Colombo Toronto as quickly as possible, while retaining the much-needed long-term care beds in the health care system.

Updates on the project including future meetings will be posted on this page.

For any questions related to this project, please send an email to vctproject@villacharities.com