BC Health Minister Adrian Dix (centre) announced that 100 publicly funded, long-term care beds will be available on Oct. 21 (Image credit: Michael Reeve/CFJC Today).
AgeCare Sun Rivers
Long-term seniors care home in Sun Rivers to open in October: B.C. Health Minister
Sep 6, 2024 | 12:04 PM
KAMLOOPS — A new long-term care home in Kamloops will feature nearly 100 new publicly-funded beds.
In a news conference Friday (Sept. 6), B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix announced the AgeCare Sun Rivers building at 580 Shuswap Rd. E. will open on Oct. 21, 2024.
The province says all beds in the care home are publicly-funded, single-bed rooms. The AgeCare Sun Rivers building will be four storeys with indoor and outdoor spaces, such as 100 private suites, spacious family-style dining rooms, a casual bistro, an atrium for large gatherings, recreational and multi-purpose spaces, an outdoor courtyard and a hair salon.
