Fraser Valley – Seniors in Abbotsford, Agassiz and Chilliwack will receive a Provinncial Health Services investment of more than $4-million in 2018-19 to increase staffing levels and ensure that seniors get the care they need in residential care homes.
This initial investment starts year one of a three-year plan to increase the direct care that seniors receive in residential care homes in these communities and around the province – to reach the target 3.36 care hours per-resident day, on average across health authorities, by 2021.
“Improving care for seniors in the Fraser Valley is another step forward in our government’s commitment to strengthen the day-to-day care seniors receive in residential care homes. Approximately 100,000 more direct-care hours are to be provided in Abbotsford, Agassiz and Chilliwack residential care homes this fiscal year alone, which helps give seniors the care and quality of life they deserve,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health.
Funding breakdown for direct care
Below is the breakdown of increased funding for direct care at Abbotsford, Agassiz and Chilliwack facilities:
Bevan Village
Abbotsford
Incremental funding provided in 2018-19: $46,000
Maplewood House
Abbotsford
Incremental funding provided in 2018-19: $327,000
Menno Home
Abbotsford
Incremental funding provided in 2018-19: $696,000
MSA Manor
Abbotsford
Incremental funding provided in 2018-19: $106,000
Tabor Home
Abbotsford
Incremental funding provided in 2018-19: $475,000
The Mayfair Senior Living + Care
Abbotsford
Incremental funding provided in 2018-19: $340,000
Valhaven Rest Home
Abbotsford
Incremental funding provided in 2018-19: $208,000
Agassiz Seniors Community
Agassiz
Incremental funding provided in 2018-19: $337,000
Glenwood Seniors Community
Agassiz
Incremental funding provided in 2018-19: $55,000
Cascade Lodge
Chilliwack
Incremental funding provided in 2018-19: $447,000
Eden Care Village
Chilliwack
Incremental funding provided in 2018-19: $237,000
Valleyhaven Retirement Community
Chilliwack
Incremental funding provided in 2018-19: $772,000
Waverly of Chilliwack
Chilliwack
Incremental funding provided in 2018-19: $46,000
