City of Welland celebrates 128 new modern long-term care beds at Foyer Richelieu

The City of Welland joined community partners today to celebrate the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Foyer Richelieu Welland long-term care home. The event, attended by the Honourable Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Francophone Affairs, and the Honourable Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Minister of Long-Term Care, marks the opening of a modern facility that will accommodate 128 residents—nearly doubling its current capacity of 65—and represents a major milestone for seniors’ care in Welland.

The new home is part of Foyer Richelieu’s For the Lives Ahead of Us expansion campaign, which aims to raise $5 million to create a care campus for aging residents.

Located in the heart of Welland, the new facility provides 66 new and 62 upgraded beds in private, semi-private, and basic rooms. The design features larger resident common areas, air conditioning throughout, and smaller “home areas” for up to 32 residents, fostering a familiar, community-oriented atmosphere.

“Foyer Richelieu Welland has long been a cornerstone of care and compassion in our community,” said Welland Mayor Frank Campion. “This expansion ensures residents, particularly our Francophone seniors, can access high-quality, culturally appropriate care right here in Welland.”

In support of the redevelopment, the City of Welland approved a four-year commitment of $50,000 annually from 2023 to 2026, for a total contribution of $200,000. This local investment reinforces the City’s dedication to accessible, inclusive health care services for all residents.

The redevelopment also includes Walker House, a new 10-bed Hospice Niagara residential hospice co-located with Foyer Richelieu Welland. The hospice began delivering palliative care services in August 2025, providing compassionate end-of-life care in one location.

Supported through the Ontario government’s Not-For-Profit Loan Guarantee Program, the project is part of a $6.4 billion provincial investment to build more than 30,000 new and 28,000 upgraded long-term care beds across Ontario by 2028.

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For media inquiries, please contact:
Paul Orlando
Communications Specialist
905-735-1700 x2133
paul.orlando@welland.ca