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By Sam Bennison

Elderly

Quesnel to receive a new long-term care home

Aug 21, 2024 | 5:00 AM

CARIBOO— The Province announced on Tuesday that a new long-term care home will be coming to Quesnel. The new home will be adding 221 new beds and replacing 67 beds from Dunrovin Park Lodge.

“The new long-term care home in Quesnel marks another step forward in our commitment to providing high-quality care for our growing population of seniors in British Columbia,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. “This new home will enable seniors to age with dignity in a community they know, close to family and friends.”

The City of Quesnel will be providing the land for the new home to be built. the construction and operation will be managed by Providence Living in partnership with Northern Health. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2026 with an expected completion date for residents in late 2028.

“Seniors are a crucial part of our communities and it is up to us to ensure they receive the best possible care,” said Harwinder Sandhu, Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors Services and Long-Term Care. “This new long-term care home in Quesnel will strengthen care for seniors. It will be a safe, welcoming place where seniors are able to receive the quality care they need while remaining active in the community they call home.”

Officials say the home will be designed as households, each accommodating 12 residents who will have their own single-bed room and a bathroom. It will include social and recreational spaces typical of a home, such as living rooms, dining rooms, activity areas and access to outdoor spaces.

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In addition the home will offer a 32-space adult day program designed to support older adults living independently at home. The program will provide a space for social connection through activities, and exercise. It will also provide a health check to seniors facing challenges to ensure they can maintain their independence while having quality of life support.

The Province says this is part of approximately $3.5 billion since 2018 to expand care for seniors in British Columbia.

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