![]() Note the “new and improved” words in the paragraph above. Photo: Communications Nova Scotia Credit: Communications Nova Scotia “When complete, these construction projects will create or improve more than 2,800 beds across the province, exceeding the government’s goal of building or renovating 2,500 beds over three years.”Ĭontinuing Care Assistants Kamal Kaur, left, and Sherlyn Monteroso, right, help resident Hilary Wellard at Saint Vincent’s Nursing Home in Halifax. “The 500 beds are in addition to more than 2,000 new or improved beds already in progress at 27 facilities,” the release read. The news release yesterday was at pains to point out the announcement of the new construction in HRM combined with the list of upgrades currently underway (or being designed) would fulfil the commitment that helped get the Progressive Conservatives elected last August. Anne’s Community and Nursing Care Centre, Arichat ![]() Carefield Guest Home/Dominion Guest Home, Glace Bay.Queens Manor/Hillsview Acres, Liverpool.Kiknu Long-Term Care Facility, Eskasoni.Here’s the list of approved projects, which was released on Monday: Those renovations were announced by the previous Liberal government and 2023 is the earliest expected completion date for some of the homes below. These 500 new single rooms are in addition to 2,000 new rooms being created as a result of either upgrades or expansions underway at 27 nursing homes across the province. With an aging population that is amongst the oldest in Canada, the need for this investment is even more urgent.” We need to make sure people get the care they need, and hospital beds are available for people who need them. ![]() ![]() “Almost 2,000 people need a place in long-term care, and hundreds of them are waiting in a hospital. “Nova Scotians have to wait far too long to get into a long-term care facility and part of the solution is building more single-bed rooms and staffing them properly,” Adams said. It’s the first major announcement of new construction since the Progressive Conservatives took office and it comes at a time when there are more than 1,900 frail elderly people, including 330 in hospitals, waiting for a bed. Photo: Jennifer Hendersonīarbara Adams, Minister of Seniors and Long-term Care, issued a call for suppliers interested in building 500 new single rooms in nursing homes across the Halifax Regional Municipality. Melville Lodge was one of 27 homes slated for expansion and renovations. Melville Lodge residents watch the press conference in August 2020. ![]()
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