Macassa Lodge Redevelopment | City of Hamilton

Macassa Lodge will expand its existing facility to 290 beds, adding 20 new beds and redeveloping 44 existing ones, with the creation of a new 64 bed B-Wing. This project is a key step in modernizing and expanding long-term care in Hamilton, meeting the growing needs of seniors in the community. The City of Hamilton appreciates the Ministry of Long-Term Care and Ontario Health for their ongoing partnership in bringing this project to completion by 2026.

Facility, design enhancements and upgrades

The creation of the B-Wing, a 65,000-square-foot addition designed by Salter Pilon Architects and constructed by Pomerleau Construction Inc. The project is also being managed by the City of Hamilton’s corporate facilities team with the Public Works department.

Facility enhancements will feature:

An expanded parking lot off Upper Sherman Ave.
New landscape elements, including trees, benches and walkways.
Renovations to the E-Wing dining and lounge areas, as well as improved exterior patio spaces.
New corridors connecting the B-Wing to E and C-Wings for improved accessibility.
A sustainable, energy-efficient building envelope with high-performance systems.

Bright, natural wood interiors designed for comfort and durability, maximizing natural light in resident rooms and common areas.
Flooring and painting throughout resident home areas.
Upgraded flooring, painting and furniture in the main lobby.
Installation of high-efficiency domestic water boilers for sustainable energy use.