New specialized living home opens in Kitchener

The exterior of a Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services building at 96 Fairmount Road in Kitchener, Ont. was photographed on May 27, 2026. (Rowen Fisler)

There are now more options for people trying to transition from hospital stays into community-based housing in Kitchener.

Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services officially opened its latest inclusive living facility at 96 Fairmount Road on Wednesday. Sunbeam received $1.72 million from Ontario’s Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services to build the new location. It will include residential supports for up to five people with developmental disabilities and dual diagnoses. The ultimate goal is to help residents transition from extended hospital stays into permanent housing.

The property has several bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens, as well as a backyard with a garden. There is also built-in space for support staff, who will be there around the clock.

The first group of residents are expected to move in next week.