Media Release via St. Joseph’s Care Group

St. Joseph’s Care Group is creating more capacity for care at Hogarth Riverview Manor to better meet the needs of people as well as the broader health system by fall of 2026.

The change will see the return of 64 beds into service as long-term care. It will also see the addition of 14 new Community Transitional Care beds for people who require supports, but not at the intensity of service provided in hospital, while waiting for space to become available in the community.

“St. Joseph’s Care Group’s mission is to meet people where they are on their wellness journey and support them to achieve their highest quality of life,” said Janine Black, President and CEO. “This expansion allows people to receive care in environments that match their needs, supporting independence, social connection, and daily routines outside of the hospital. It’s good news for people, and for the system as a whole.”

St. Joseph’s Care Group and Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre had been operating the 64 beds in the interim as temporary transitional care for people waiting for long-term care, or as a supportive environment while waiting for space in the community.

“Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre was pleased to support community capacity needs over the years by operating the Transitional Care Unit (TCU) within Hogarth Riverview Manor. The transition of beds back to St. Joseph’s Care Group will support their intended structural and intended use for long-term care and match the care needs to the right setting,” said Dr. Rhonda Crocker Ellacott, President and CEO of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and CEO of Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute.

The additional long-term care capacity and new community transitional care beds are good news for people in Thunder Bay. “By increasing capacity outside hospitals, more people can access the right care in the right setting at the right time, improving care experiences for people and enhancing the flow of services across the health system,” said Black.