The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) has announced that the Prescott and Russell Residence Redevelopment Project, launched in 2021, is officially complete and that residents will move into their new living spaces at the Spence Avenue facility on October 21 and 22, 2026.
“Our teams are mobilized and ready to ensure a safe, coordinated, and comfortable move for all of our residents,” explained Alexandre Gorman, Administrator of the Prescott and Russell Residence, in a press release issued on October 13. “This is a well-planned logistical operation that will be carried out with care to ensure a smooth and successful transition for everyone.”
The move from the former Residence, located at the corner of Spence Avenue and Cartier Boulevard in Hawkesbury, is a short distance of about one kilometre. Residents will be accompanied by healthcare professionals, community partners, and family and friends to support them throughout this important transition.
“Over the past few days, we have received the green light from the Ministry of Long-Term Care confirming that the new Residence and its state-of-the-art facilities are ready to welcome the first residents,” added Stéphane P. Parisien, Chief Administrative Officer of the UCPR. “Our priority has always been to deliver a Residence that offers high-quality living environments and care that exceed industry standards and that is exactly what we have accomplished. This is a major milestone for the largest project ever undertaken by the UCPR.”
“We are extremely pleased to have carried out this project, which is of great importance to our regional community, particularly thanks to the addition of 78 new beds, which will allow us to continue meeting the growing needs of our population,” emphasized UCPR Warden Mario Zanth. “On behalf of the members of the UCPR Council, we wish our residents and their loved ones all the best with the move. We would also like to thank all the staff at the Residence and all our partners who make this possible.”
The Prescott and Russell Residence is a bilingual specialized long-term care home, managed by the UCPR, offering a range of personalized care services focused on the community’s needs, all within a healthy and safe living environment. The UCPR owns and operates the facility as a responsibility under provincial legislation requiring regional governments to operate a long-term care facility.
In February 2021, the Prescott and Russell Residence Redevelopment Project was launched to replace the old facility, which opened in the fall of 1978. The new building, located at 900 Spence Street, in Hawkesbury, provides 224 beds. Representing an investment of $93 million, the project is supported by the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care, the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure, and the United Counties of Prescott and Russell.
