Kemptville District Hospital closing Interim Long-Term Care/Convalescent Care Unit

KEMPTVILLE, ON, January 12, 2026 – Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) has made the difficult decision to close its Interim Long-Term Care (ILTC)/Convalescent Care Programs (CCP) unit, targeting a closure date of June 30, 2026.

The unit was opened in 2006 to address a severe shortage of LTC beds in the community at that time. However, KDH’s mandate has always been acute care and since then, over 250 new LTC beds have been established locally, and convalescent care options have increased.

“This decision was not made lightly, but it’s time for KDH to recalibrate its services for the future,” said the hospital’s President and CEO, Frank J. Vassallo. “KDH is committed to supporting current residents of the unit to find alternate placements in LTC homes of their choice. The unit will continue to operate until all residents have found appropriate placements.”

The unit consists of 12 beds, including eight CCP beds that are occupied on a short-term basis for recovery following a significant hospital stay, and four ILTC beds that are designed to be occupied for six months or less, until a permanent LTC bed has been identified.

The unit was never intended to be permanent; the temporary ILTC license permitted KDH to fill a gap in response to a past shortfall of LTC beds, which has been alleviated by increased long-term care capacity in the community. The space that houses the unit is part of KDH’s legacy side, dating back to 1960, and requires infrastructure upgrades and repairs.

KDH is committed to adjusting its services to meet the changing needs of North Grenville’s growing population. KDH is working with its partners to explore options to meet the community’s evolving health care needs, and – with the support of Ontario Health and Ontario Health atHome – will identify alternate LTC and convalescent programs.

KDH staff, physicians, volunteers and partners were notified of the closure earlier today and a public Town Hall Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 14 at 7 pm. Anyone with questions or concerns is encouraged to attend the virtual session.

About Kemptville District Hospital

Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is an integrated health services organization serving the health needs of North Grenville, the eastern regions of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, and South Ottawa in partnership with other healthcare and community organizations in our region. KDH is part of an approved Ontario Health Team – Ottawa West Four Rivers – comprised of many community services and primary care providers. KDH provides 24-hour emergency care, inpatient care, surgical programs including advanced orthopedic surgery, and outpatient clinics. KDH is committed to our mission of ‘Building Healthier Communities’ based on people-centered care and collaborative partnerships.

Media contact:

Jenn Westendorp, Communications Officer

Kemptville District Hospital

613.258.6133 x 225

Email: jwestendorp@kdh.on.ca