Update on 315 Queen Mary Road shared care model opening
In 2024, the City of Kingston purchased the former Extendicare building to develop an integrated model that brings together primary health care, transitional housing and community-based programming focused on addressing the social determinants of health.
This shared care model has three pillars:
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Transitional Supportive Housing
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Primary Health Care Clinic
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Community Use/Programming Space.
The primary health clinic is the Midtown Kingston Health Home operated by Kingston Community Health Centres (KCHC). It has now relocated to 315 Queen Mary Road.
The operator of the transitional housing program at 315 Queen Mary Road is Home Base Housing. The program will provide transitional housing for individuals aged 55+ with varying levels of health care needs, supported by 24/7 on site staff and a goal-based case management approach. The City expects Home Base Housing will welcome residents in August 2026, following completion of construction.
The community space is confirmed to include a vocational laundry program operated by Lionhearts where participants will gain practical experience while building the habits and self-assurance that lead to lasting employment. This program will be operational as of October, 2026. The additional community use and programming space will be activated in early 2027.
On July 7 2026, City Council approved the incorporation of a new wellness/health centre within the community space at 315 Queen Mary Road to compliment the other health care services onsite. The wellness/health centre will focus on services such as respiratory rehabilitation, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and hydrotherapy amongst a number of wellness supports.
The City is accepting applications for a Community Liaison Committee for the site. The committee will ensure continued connection and dialogue between partner agencies and the surrounding community. Applications for the Community Liaison Committee are open until August 9, 2026 on the Get Involved Kingston page.
For more information or to submit an application for the Community Liaison Committee visit the 315 Queen Mary Road Get Involved Kingston page or contacting by email at ContactUs@CityofKingston.ca or by phone at 613-546-0000
About KCHC’s Midtown Kingston Health Home
Kingston Community Health Centres’ commitment to building a stronger, more connected community. The new site has been designed to support a growing community health hub where individuals and families can access team-based primary care, health promotion programs, community groups, and a range of integrated health services in one welcoming and accessible location. MKHH attaches people to ongoing primary care through Health Care Connect: if you do not have a primary care provider, please register with Health Care Connect.
Midtown Kingston Health Home is proud to create a space where people feel welcomed, supported, and connected to care. More information about Midtown
About Home Base Housing
Home Base Housing is a reputable and well-established agency that has operated housing programs in the Kingston community since 1986. More information about Home Base Housing
About Lionhearts
Lionhearts is a non-profit offering a range of local food and nutrition programs as well as housing services. More information about Lionhearts
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Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.
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