North York General is Reimagining Seniors’ Health with New Long-Term Care Development

Since North York General Hospital (NYGH) opened its doors in 1968, we have continuously evolved to meet our communities’ changing needs. Today, North York has a large and growing seniors’ population – with the highest percentage of people 65+ in Toronto – and is among the most ethnically and racially diverse places in the City.

North York General is Growing!

We are transforming our facilities and services through the largest expansion in our 50-plus year history, starting with a new, advanced long-term care (LTC) Development, steps from our hospital.

A recognized leader in seniors’ health care, NYGH has owned and operated the Seniors’ Health Centre long-term care (LTC) home since 1985. To serve our community and support the exceptional and compassionate care we’re known for, NYGH is building a new and modern LTC Development at 4000 Leslie Street.

In April 2022, NYGH, in partnership with the Ontario Government, announced its plans for a transformational infrastructure expansion, including its new LTC Development (external news story) and hospital redevelopment, with a modern New Patient Care Tower at the main hospital site.

These leading-edge facilities will be at the heart of a Campus of Care for North York, offering our communities a full range of interconnected, top-tier hospital and community services, at all life stages. 

Key Milestone: Demolition of Building at 4000 Leslie St., the future home of NYGH’s 528-bed LTC Development

We are delighted to share an exciting milestone in North York General’s (NYGH) journey, which sets the stage for the largest expansion since NYGH opened its doors in 1968.

This week, the demolition of the hospital’s former administrative building at 4000 Leslie began, as part of the site preparation for the build of our new and visionary Long-Term Care (LTC) Development.

The new LTC Development features a 528-bed LTC home – one of Ontario’s largest – along with two floors dedicated to seniors-focussed services and parking for the LTC Development and the hospital.

The design of the new LTC Development is in progress and aspires to set a new standard for LTC in the province. We are very excited to work with the Ministry of Long-Term Care to help achieve the government’s mandate of expanding access to LTC in Toronto, North York and across Ontario.

The physical demolition process, led by our Construction Manager EllisDon, will take six to eight weeks, with minimal impact on hospital operations and our neighbours.

We are working closely with the Ministry of Long-Term Care on project approvals and hope to continue to advance this project that is much needed for our community.

Home Design and Features – Highlights

NYGH’s new LTC Development will be carefully designed to feel like home and promote a sense of community, with engaging activities and amenities for residents from all walks of life and cultures.

As one of the first homes built since the pandemic, it will offer the most advanced safety, infection prevention and control, and quality standards. And because nothing is more important than residents’ comfort and dignity, every person will have their own private bedroom and private bathroom.

The home will focus on wellness and quality of life, offering a variety of seniors-focused health services and amenities for residents as well as older adults in the surrounding neighbourhoods.

We want to hear from you!

Please ask questions or share your ideas about the new long-term Development by emailing planning@nygh.on.ca or scanning the code below.