Construction on 78 new beds at Calgary seniors’ facility begins next month

A northeast Calgary seniors’ facility will be expanding to include even more long-term beds than originally planned.

The Wing Kei Greenview Centre, currently home to 95 seniors, opened to the public in October 2014.

The province had previously agreed to help fund construction of an additional 24 long-term care beds, but announced Wednesday it would instead fund the creation of triple that number.

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Alberta Health Minister Brandy Payne said $5 million in funding would be provided through the Alberta Supportive Living Initiative (ASLI) program to expand the centre to include 78 new beds.

“Providing long-term care close to home is key to helping Alberta seniors continue to live near family, friends and community supports. Our government is pleased to partner with Wing Kei on this project – one that will provide a higher level of care than originally planned as we work to meet our commitment to greater long-term care for Albertans.”

The Government of Alberta has earmarked $365 million as part of its commitment to build 2,000 long-term care and dementia spaces in the next four years.

Construction to the Wing Kei Greenview Centre is set to begin next month.