Extendicare Port Stanley LTC
“The Murphy Team have been very effective in rapidly adapting to and incorporating Extendicare’s unique operational requirements into their designs on a site that is not without it’s challenges. They are responsive and hardworking, and it is a pleasure to work with them.”
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Port Stanley, ON
128 LTC beds, new construction
Extendicare Port Stanley is an aging 60-bed long-term care home on East Road that no longer meets the Ministry of Long Term Care’s requirements. Extendicare approached Murphy Partners to redevelop their property.
The 2.9 acre site is located in a low-rise, single family neighbourhood and backs onto a heavily-wooded area. The irregular shape and sloping topography created challenges for the design.
We met these challenges by carefully arranging 2 RHAs around 2 courtyards against the south property line, allowing for surface parking and loading. We carefully graded the site and exposed the western exterior of the basement to reduce the amount of fill needed and save costs.
The design calls for the demolition of the existing building and construction of a new 2-storey building. The project provides a total of 128 fully compliant, post-Covid long term care beds.
A main entrance on the north façade leads to a generous lobby, private dining room, and country kitchen. The lobby includes a double height fireplace lounge featuring skylights above for daylighting and comfort. The second floor features a hair salon, physiotherapy and chapel, all organized around the double height space. This allows for equal and easy access to all communal space in the building
The client requested that the exterior facades blend in with the local architectural styles and neighboring buildings. We used this as an opportunity to conceal large rooftop units behind sloped roofs.