Hospice Niagara Welland

G architects served as Prime Consultant for the redevelopment of Foyer Richelieu Welland, a transformative project that has created a modern, resident-centered campus supporting both long-term and palliative care for the Franco-Ontarian community in the Niagara region. The new three-storey, 115,000 square foot facility accommodates 128 long-term care residents and includes a 10-bed hospice operated by Hospice Niagara. The building also features a vibrant ground floor community hub with a Catholic chapel, multipurpose and celebration rooms, a bistro, and welcoming spaces that foster connection between residents, families, and the broader community.

Since 2020, G architects led the full design and delivery process, from functional programming and Ministry of Long-Term Care submissions through to site plan approval, construction documentation, and contract administration. Delivered through a Construction Management model, the project reached completion in 2025 and is now fully operational under the Ministry’s Enhanced Funding program.

The new home is organized around the “maisonnée” concept, with four resident home areas of 32 beds each designed to promote familiarity, dignity, and belonging. Each household features home-like living and dining spaces, activity areas, and outdoor terraces, supported by decentralized care stations and therapy rooms. The hospice provides a calm and dignified environment for residents and families, including private suites, family lounges, and access to landscaped gardens for rest and reflection. The redevelopment is part of a future campus of care, with independent living, assisted living, and hospice care all located on the same site, serving the francophone community – one of the first of its kind in Ontario.