A local long-term care facility will be closing in December.
On or around December 8, the Champlain Long-Term Care Facility on Front Road in L’Orignal will close.
The facility is owned by Arch Corporation, a Toronto-based investment capital firm.
According to Champlain Executive Director Judith Richer the facility will not completely close until all 42 residents have been relocated to other facilities.
“Our home will not close until all residents have transitioned to a new home,” she said.
“After conducting a thorough review of the long-term viability of Champlain’s operations, we came to the decision to close the building and plan to open a new home in Orleans, just an hour away from L’Original,” Richer added.
The new Cardinal Creek facility in Orleans is to open in March 2026 and will offer care for 224 residents.
“After many years of operation, this was a difficult announcement to make. We also know that it was hard news to hear for many members of this community. To support residents, their families, our dedicated team members and the broader L’Original community, we are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible,” Richer said.
Each Champlain Long-Term Care resident and their families are receiving personalized guidance to identify and find a placement in a long-term care home of their choice that meets their needs.
“We are working closely with a dedicated team from Ontario Health atHome to arrange resident placements and transitions,” Richer explained.
All residents and families were notified on August 6, and a follow-up letter was sent to them on August 7 about the upcoming closing date.
The closure date was confirmed by the Ontario Ministry of Long-term Care (MLTC) as part of their formal home closure process and protocol.
“We are committed to delivering the same standard of services and quality of care until the closure date,” Richer remarked.
Champlain Long-Term Care employees are receiving assistance with obtaining employment at Cardinal Creek or other facilities.
