CALGARY- A battle is brewing between Alberta Health Services and the owner of a long-term care facility at the Holy Cross Centre.
Rouleau Manor was damaged in the June flood, and as a result its 77 residents were relocated to other continuing care facilities in the city.
In late August, AHS terminated the facility’s lease, citing concerns for the health and safety of its residents and staff. However, the building’s owner has completed repairs to the flood-damaged systems in the basements, and received an occupancy permit from the City of Calgary.
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“The flooding was limited to the basement where unfortunately all of the mechanical systems and electrical systems were located,” explains Peadar O’Riain from Enterprise Universal. “But they’ve been completely renovated and we’re operating with a brand new modern facility now.”
He adds that none of their suites were damaged.
The company says it sees no valid reason for terminating the lease, and the Wildrose Party’s seniors critic wants AHS to reconsider.
AHS says that despite the repairs it still has concerns, and does not intend to reverse its decision.
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