The provincial government is renovating and replacing aging long-term seniors care facilities in Kelowna.“This facility has served us well, but it is time to move on to a new facility.”The first phase of the redevelopment and expansion of the existing Mission Creek includes 131 long-term care beds set to open on Oct. 31. This includes 101 existing beds that will be relocated from the current facility and 30 new beds.
Dix noted there are 17 senior facilities in B.C. built at least 54 years ago that are still operating.The minister also announced that Cottonwoods Care Centre will be replaced with a new facility. Dix added the new facility and renovations will address pressing space and design challenges of the existing Cottonwoods Care Centre.
Construction will start in 2026 and be completed in 2029 at a cost of nearly $187 million, shared by the province through Interior Health and the Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District .