Lakeshore’s newest long-term care home is officially open, and it’s a bigger deal for the area than you might think.

Lakeshore Residence on County Road 22 in Belle River is a $70 million-plus facility with 160 long-term care beds, and it’s expected to bring about 235 jobs to the community.

Quick Facts

• What: Lakeshore Residence, a new long-term care home
• Where: 1628 County Road 22, Belle River (Town of Lakeshore)
• Investment: more than $70 million
• Size: nearly 100,000 square feet
• Beds: 160 long-term care beds
• Jobs: about 235
• Status: officially open

What We Know So Far

Lakeshore Residence is a nearly 100,000 sq ft building with 160 licensed long-term care beds.

About 60% of the rooms are private. The home also includes sheltered outdoor courtyards, modern amenities and specialized care for residents living with dementia.

It’s expected to employ about 235 people once fully up and running.

Why This Matters for Lakeshore

A 160-bed home is a meaningful addition for families in Lakeshore and the surrounding area who want their loved ones cared for close to home.

The jobs matter too. Around 235 positions is a significant new employer for Belle River.

Projects like this also tend to follow population growth. Healthcare, services and infrastructure usually arrive where people are moving, and Lakeshore continues to grow.

What It Means for Real Estate

For anyone watching the County Road 22 corridor, this is another sign of how quickly Lakeshore is building out.

New employers bring demand for nearby housing, retail and services. Staff need places to live, families visiting residents spend time in the area, and more services make Belle River more attractive to people deciding where to settle in Windsor-Essex.

Final Thoughts

A $70 million investment in local healthcare and roughly 235 new jobs is good news for Lakeshore, and it adds to a long list of development happening in the town right now.

What do you think of all the development happening in Lakeshore lately? Share this with someone who lives in Belle River or has family who might need long-term care close to home.

Have questions about buying, selling, leasing or investing in real estate in Windsor-Essex? Reach out to the Lalovich Real Estate team. We’d be happy to help.

Based on reporting from AM800 (Rusty Thomson and Bob Bellacicco) and Ontario’s long-term care home listing.