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52 continuing care home spaces available to Spirit River seniors after Pleasant View Lodge reopens

Spirit River’s new supportive living spaces have officially opened at Pleasant View Lodge, allowing even more community members to receive a high level of care, close to home.

The new facility includes a total of 52 continuing care home spaces, along with 40 lodge spaces, and residents began moving into the new spaces in November.

Pleasant View Lodge is operated by the Grande Spirit Foundation and will manage accommodation for its residents at the new facility.

Officials say the new facility provides a range of care options including a “Type B continuing care home” service, provided by Alberta Health Services, that was previously unavailable in the community, allowing an AHS registered nurse to provide home and community care case management for residents.

AHS explains a Type B CCH space is a home-like environment that provides round-the-clock on-site professional care and support, and AHS North Zone Chief Zone Officer Stacy Greening says the variety of care levels available to residents creates an “ideal environment” for them to receive the best care as their needs change over time.

This offers flexibility, convenience, and security, ensuring everyone can continue to receive the right care for their evolving needs, all under the same roof,” she says.

All of the living spaces include accessible washrooms with roll-in showers, and officials suggest a sensory room is also being developed to enhance the well-being of residents.

The project was funded through the provincial and federal governments providing $24 million in capital funding to replace the existing Pleasant View Lodge.

Ethan Montague
Ethan Montague
Reporter/Contributor for MyGrandePrairieNow.com and 104.7 2Day FM. Studied Broadcast News at SAIT. Team member since February 2023.
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