The site of the future long-term care home in June. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

By Derek Cornet

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Construction begins on new La Ronge Long-Term Care Home

Jul 19, 2023 | 10:50 AM

Construction is underway on the new La Ronge Long-Term Care Home.

“We are pleased to have reached this next important milestone for the La Ronge Long-Term Care Home,” Minister of Rural and Remote Health Everett Hindley said in a press release issued Wednesday.

“Residents across the North who need long-term care will soon have a safe and comfortable new space to live, close to home and family.”

The three-storey, two-wing per-floor care home will include 80 resident rooms, living areas, tub rooms, family rooms, a traditional healing space, a serenity room, a commercial kitchen and space for other health services.

The new home will be owned and operated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority and the existing long-term care home will remain in operation during construction. The release notes the transfer of programs and equipment will begin once the new facility is complete.

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Renovations to the existing care home are expected to start after the existing area is vacated and residents are transferred to the new home. These renovations will provide increased health centre space and improve several program areas, including therapies, an adult day program, and a new hemodialysis unit.

“We are grateful for the dedication of the individuals and organizations who have worked to see this investment come to the far northwest and for all those who will be a part of the care of the future residents of this home,” Dr. Stephanie Young, Physician Executive of Integrated Northern Health, Saskatchewan Health Authority said.

Ledcor Construction Limited has spent the past few weeks mobilizing equipment on-site for the start of construction. Construction is expected to be substantially complete by late 2026.

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derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com

Twitter: @saskjourno