Summary:

• Construction has begun on a new long-term care home in Penticton
• The new home will provide 200 long-term care beds for south Okanagan seniors
• It is set to open for seniors in 2028

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Seniors in the south Okanagan will soon have access to more long-term care as Kaigo Senior Living, in partnership with the Province, breaks ground on a new long-term care home in Penticton.

“This new long-term care home will be a place of comfort and connection for seniors from Penticton and the surrounding area,” said Bowinn Ma, Minister of Infrastructure. “It means that people can stay close to their loved ones and community, while receiving the quality care they need and deserve.”

Supporting Penticton seniors

Skaha Seniors Community, the new long-term care home, is expected to open in 2028 and will include:

• 200 new beds with single-occupancy rooms and home-like spaces for daily living and activities
• 12 households with shared quiet spaces, a chapel, a library, therapy and wellness rooms, activity and craft rooms, and a family dining area
• staff housing and classroom space to support college training and student practicums

Located at 453 Green Ave., the new long-term care home will help meet the needs of the growing seniors’ population in the Interior Health region. It will be designed, built and operated by Kaigo Senior Living. The new design will offer a home-like environment where seniors can live with dignity and families can feel confident their loved ones are supported.

“As they age, people need the confidence that care, comfort and community are close at hand,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. “This new long-term care home will be a meaningful addition to Penticton that will offer residents the individualized support and dignity they deserve.”

Investing in B.C. seniors

• More than $3.5 billion has been invested since 2018-19 to expand and improve the quality of care for seniors in British Columbia, including investments in primary care, community-based services, home health, long-term care, assisted living and respite services.
• This funding includes improvements in primary care, home health, long-term care and assisted living.

The Province continues to work with its partners to improve care for seniors, including delivering thousands of new and upgraded long-term care beds.

Quotes:

Susie Chant, parliamentary secretary for seniors’ services and long-term care –

“I am thrilled to hear that more seniors will be supported at this new long-term care home in Penticton called the Skaha Seniors Community. By working together with Interior Health and partners like Kaigo Seniors Living, our government continues to move forward with the work across B.C. to ensure older adults can age with dignity and families can feel confident their loved ones are supported close to home.”

Harwinder Sandhu, MLA for Vernon Lumby –

“Our government is making historic, once-in-a-generation investments in long-term care so every senior can age with dignity and receive the compassionate support they deserve. After many years on the front lines of health care, I know first-hand how essential quality long-term care is for seniors and their families. This new 200-bed long-term care home in Penticton reflects our commitment to providing better care close to home for generations to come.”

Sylvia Weir, president and CEO, Interior Health –

“Our priority is making sure that people in Penticton receive the care and support that fits their individual needs, close to home. By adding these long-term care beds, we can better support people through their care journey, reduce stress for families, and help residents receive the right supports in a safe, comfortable home. We appreciate our partnership with Kaigo Senior Living as we work together to enhance long-term care services for people across the region.”

Kevin Svoboda, president and CEO, Kaigo Senior Living –

“Beginning construction on this new long-term care home is an exciting milestone for our team and for the Penticton community. We’re committed to creating a space that offers comfort, dignity and high-quality care, and we look forward to welcoming residents and their families into a supportive place they can truly call home.”

Learn More:

To read the funding announcement for this project, visit: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024HLTH0148-001523