CALGARY – The province says the number of new care beds for seniors it’s creating is even more than originally projected.
On Thursday, Seniors Minister Jeff Johnson announced the government is on track to provide more than 2,600 new spaces, as opposed to the 1,500 it had originally promised last fall.
“We’ve exceeded our original target by working with dedicated community partners to find new ways to deliver more spaces,” said Johnson.
Of the new spaces, almost 400 will be allocated for long-term care. Also included are the 311 restorative care spaces for Edmonton and Calgary which were announced on March 11.
“Our goal is to get seniors into a place that meets their needs, whether it’s supportive living or long-term care,” explained Minister of Health Stephen Mandel.
About $180 million is to be directed toward 31 projects in 18 communities.
Supportive living provides seniors care in a home-like setting to give residents as much independence as possible.
Spaces by region
- 644 in Edmonton and area
- 1,305 in Calgary and area
- 180 in Red Deer
- 134 in southern Alberta
- 221 in northern Alberta
- 128 in central Alberta
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