BCCPA member Golden Life Management Corp. is the successful proponent of a request for proposal (RFP) issued by Island Health to build and operate a new long-term care home in the Comox Valley.
The new site, part of a $240-million investment to increase direct care for seniors in residential care across B.C., will have 126 publicly-funded beds, including 120 residential care beds and six hospice beds.
Construction is expected to begin later this year, with anticipated occupancy as early as 2020.
At the announcement on Wednesday, Minister of Health Adrian Dix said the province is taking action to meet the needs of frail seniors with complex conditions.
“In conjunction with our action plan to increase direct-care hours, we are expanding the availability of residential and dementia care in the Comox Valley,” Dix said.
“With the construction of a new care home and creation of campus of care, the local health-care system will be able to provide care that is flexible and responsive for those living with dementia and complex health issues, including options for a range of end-of-life care and services,” he added.
Golden Life Management, a private care provider, has been a BCCPA member since 2007. Their portfolio encompasses the full range of housing and service options, including life leases, independent living, assisted living, and residential care programs in both B.C. and Alberta.
“On behalf of the BC Care Providers Association, I would like congratulate Golden Life Management for securing the RFP to build and operate the new site which will allow many more seniors to access long-term and end-of-life care in their community,” said BCCPA CEO Daniel Fontaine.
“It’s very encouraging to see significant investments being made to strengthen seniors care in the province. We thank Minister Adrian Dix for addressing the complex care needs of our growing senior population through solutions that grant them better care and quality of life,” he added.
Celeste Mullin, vice-president of Golden Life Management Corp. and former BCCPA Board Member, says she is grateful for the opportunity to work with the Ministry and Island Health to bring exemplary housing, care and services to the Comox Valley.
“Our villages are more than bricks and mortar. They are vibrant and dynamic communities that support each person’s unique beliefs, values and wishes affording them the opportunity to direct and live their best quality of life,” Mullin said.
For more information read the Government of British Columbia news release.
