To keep up with the growing need for long-term care homes on Vancouver Island, Island Health has announced they will be building three new facilities to prepare for the future.
In this announcement, they revealed that Stantec has been selected to design the new facilities.
The three long-term care homes will be constructed in the communities of Campbell River, Nanaimo/Lantzville and Colwood.
Together, the three facilities will have 765 beds. Specifically, there will be 306 beds each at the Nanaimo/Lantzville and Colwood sites, and 153 beds at the Campbell River site.
“People on the island and around BC deserve good quality health-care services at every [stage] of life, and we’re committed to providing high-quality long-term care,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health.
“This project will enable more access for individuals, especially seniors to the care they need and ensure that individuals receive compassionate support and comfort during their final stages of life, closer to home.”
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The Province says that these long-term care homes will be able to serve their residents in the capacity of both a healthcare facility as well as an inviting and comfortable home.
The aim of the BC government is for these homes to benefit both seniors and their communities by giving people access to additional health care services.
Each of these care homes will include specialized care units, hospice care, and services for both adult day programs and childcare programs.
Some other features of these long-term care homes will be accessible gathering places, gardens, childcare centres and design elements that help residents feel connected and active.
“With planning underway for the three new long-term care homes, we are driven by our unwavering standard of care that emphasizes respect, comfort, and dignity for every resident,” said Leah Hollins, Island Health Board Chair.
“This effort shows our dedication to creating spaces that are more than care facilities—these are homes where individuals can live with grace.”
They will also be built with environmental impact at the forefront of design and construction, according to Island Health.
The three new long-term care homes are currently slated to open in 2027.
