What is the news?
Ontario announced on July 31, 2026 that its Community Access to Long-Term Care pilot is expanding from three to six participating long-term-care homes. The program lets eligible people who still live at home access selected clinical, personal-support, and social or recreational services through a participating home.
The six participating sites are:
- Seniors Health & Wellness Village at Peel Manor in Brampton
- Partners Community Health Integrated Seniors’ Hub at Wellbrook Place in Mississauga
- St. Joseph’s Villa Dundas in Dundas
- Four Seasons Lodge in Deep River
- Craigholme in Ailsa Craig
- Woodingford Lodge in Woodstock
Who is affected?
The pilot is intended for people who are on a long-term-care waitlist, are eligible for long-term care, or may soon become eligible, while continuing to live in the community. A participating home must confirm eligibility and available services.
What is the impact?
Ontario reports that the original three sites delivered more than 10,000 visits in the pilot’s first year. Frequently used services included foot care, bathing, wound care, social work, vital-sign monitoring, and physiotherapy.
What should you do?
If you or someone you support may qualify and can reach one of the six sites, contact the nearest participating home directly. Ask which services it offers, how eligibility is assessed, whether a referral is required, where the service is delivered, what it costs, and how to apply.
Official source
General educational information only—not medical, legal, or financial advice. Confirm eligibility, services, costs, and application steps directly with the participating home and Ontario Health atHome.