About The Leamington Mennonite Home
Our History: 60 Years of LMH
1961
A Vision Takes Root
In the early 1960s, members of Leamington United Mennonite Church (LUMC) recognized a growing need to care for seniors with dignity, faith, and community.
In March 1961, two acres of land was purchased from Harold Danforth — not simply to build a facility, but to create a faith based home for aging loved ones in the Mennonite community.
What was visionary then has now become vital.
March 10, 1965
Doors Open
The Leamington Mennonite Home officially opened with a 44 bed facility at a cost of $291,000. Our first two residents, Abram Huebert and Jacob Barkovsky, marked the beginning of a growing ministry of care.
A humble start laid the foundation for decades of compassionate service.
1970’s
Growing to Meet the Need
LMH expanded capacity to an additional 28-beds as demand for senior care increased. The Home broadened its vision beyond traditional care with the construction of Homeview Apartments and, in 1979, the Pickwick Apartments, offering 36 one- and two-bedroom independent living units.
Each step reflected a desire to meet seniors where they were — and grow alongside them.
1980’s
Strengthened by Partnership
By the 1980s, additional churches joined in support:
North Leamington United Mennonite Church (NLUMC), Faith Mennonite Church, and Harrow Mennonite Church.
Together, these congregations strengthened governance and epanded the Home’s mission.
Life lease townhouses were introduced along Pickwick Street, creating new pathways for seniors to age in place with independence and community.
1992
Heritage Gardens Life Lease Condominiums
In 1988, the supporting churches boldly approved construction of a life lease condominium complex. Construction completed in April 1992 at a cost of $3.7 million. Though initial sales were slow, faithful leadership and perseverance saw the building reach full capacity — becoming a cornerstone of our campus.
2005
A New Long-Term Care Facility
Construction began in 2002 to build a 84-bed Long-Term Care Home designed to provide specialized care.
Completed in 2005 at a cost of $9.5 million, one-third of the funding was raised by the LMH supporting churches and generous community donors.
This milestone marked a renewed commitment to excellence in senior care.
2006
Renewal of Retirement Living
The original 82-bed Retirement Home was thoughtfully redeveloped into a 44-bed Home for Seniors, including 4 respite beds.
The dining space was reimagined as JC Neufeld Place of Fellowship, and a newly rebuilt Chapel was dedicated, reaffirming our spiritual foundation.
During this season, four more churches joined the mission:
Old Colony Mennonite Church, Meadowbrook Church, EMMC (now Deer Run Church), and Windsor Mennonite Fellowship.
2016-2018
Townhouse Completion
The final phase of the townhouse development added eleven additional townhouses along the north end of Pickwick Drive.
With this expansion, the physical growth of our campus reached completion — offering a full continuum of senior living options rooted in community and care.
2019-Present
Renewal & Looking Forward
With the generous support of donors, LMH has embraced a renewed focus on revitalization — transforming living and gathering spaces to better serve today’s seniors. Contributions have been thoughtfully allocated to modernizing Homeview Apartments, refreshing lounge areas to create warm and welcoming places of connection, and upgrading Pickwick Apartment units with accessible kitchens and washrooms.
These improvements ensure we continue advancing accessibility, comfort, and dignity for residents, creating spaces that not only meet evolving needs but also foster community, independence, and a true sense of home.
2026
As the original Retirement Residence building reaches 60 years of service, we are planning a new development project for an Assisted Living Retirement Residence along with amenity spaces that will serve the entire campus. This transformational project will be purpose-built to ensure residents have access to the supports they need, with improved accessibility and modern, welcoming spaces for gathering and community life.
A Living Legacy
What began as a bold church-led vision has grown into a thriving campus of care supported by multiple congregations and a dedicated community.
Through every season, our commitment remains the same: Residents first – through faith-based commitment, compassion, and community