Hoivakoti Finlandia Nursing Home in Sudbury Begins Construction on 32-Bed Expansion
Construction has begun on an expansion at Hoivakoti Finlandia Nursing Home in Sudbury, according to a May 10 announcement from the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care. The project will add 32 new long-term care beds to the existing 112 at the facility, with the new section expected to open to residents in fall 2026.
For Sudbury residents, this expansion is part of several long-term care development projects in Ontario, addressing increasing demand for senior care. As of April 2025, the Ministry of Long-Term Care reports 147 projects representing 23,977 new and redeveloped beds completed, under construction, or approved for construction across the province.
The expansion will create 32 private rooms. The lower level of the new section, measuring approximately 3,000 square feet, is planned as an onsite training facility for staff and students from local colleges and universities. The home currently has amenities including a fitness centre, physiotherapy centre, and beauty salon.
According to the Ontario government, funding for the project comes from the Construction Funding Subsidy top-up. Finlandia Nursing Home Limited will continue to operate the facility.
Paul Lefebvre, Mayor of Greater Sudbury, expressed appreciation for the provincial investment and recognized the contributions of local partners and donors. Hanna-Leena Korteniemi, Ambassador of Finland, noted the role of Finlandia Village in supporting Finnish Canadian culture in Sudbury. David J. Munch, Chief Executive Officer of Finlandia Village, said, "Today's groundbreaking marks an important step forward in expanding access to long-term care in our community. This 32-bed expansion reflects Finlandia Village's ongoing commitment to providing compassionate, dignified care for those who need it most."
The Ministry of Long-Term Care stated that the expansion aligns with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, which includes goals for building and upgrading long-term care homes in Ontario. The province also cited measures such as updating funding models, selling unused land for long-term care construction, and building homes on hospital-owned land in urban areas as part of its broader strategy.