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!
Site Highlights:
7.32 acres in size
Located on the 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 aims to create a true home environment that puts residents first. The new Fairvern will be home to 160 residents and will replace the existing Fairvern. The new home will focus on promoting independence, enhancing quality of life, and providing a supportive setting for both residents and staff.
The Fairvern redevelopment project will create a modern, resident-centred long-term care home designed to feel truly like home. The new building will welcome 160 residents and replace the existing Fairvern, with a strong focus on promoting independence, enhancing quality of life, and supporting residents and staff in a safe, comfortable environment.
The design incorporates best practices in resident-directed care, infection prevention, energy efficiency reflecting the District’s commitment to delivering high-quality and sustainable long-term care. The home’s “small house” layout, based on a social rather than medical model of care, further supports resident independence and overall well-being.
- Projected Completion Date: August 2026
- Projected Move-In Date: October 2026
Current Status
District leadership is actively completing all components of the Occupancy Plan for submission to the Ministry of Long-Term Care in December 2025. This plan includes staffing preparation, orientation schedules, operational readiness, and the resident move plan. A second submission will be provided three months before completion to address Ministry feedback and finalize all requirements.
Fairvern is preparing for a milestone year in 2026 as it begins its transition toward a Social Model of Care, an approach that prioritizes resident choice, comfort, and meaningful daily life. Beginning in January, staff will work together to shape what a “Day in the Life” will look like in the new Small House model and identify the tools, training, and supports needed to bring this vision to life.
This shift represents an important step in creating a more home-like, person-centred environment for residents.
