New long-term care facility coming to Nanaimo

Long-term Care Facility Announcement
on October 19, 2023

On October 19, 2023 the Province of British Columbia announced that a new long-term care home will be built in Lantzville at 6910 and 6930 Lantzville Road. The new facility will bring a total of 306 long-term care beds to the region, including a 20-bed hospice unit and a 26-bed specialized population unit.

The new long-term care home will enable local seniors to move out of hospitals and unsuitable situations, allowing them to age with appropriate care and dignity in or near their home communities. It’s a critical component of the continuum of care for seniors and will ease pressure on hospital services and acute care beds at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH).

The project will be jointly funded by the Province through Island Health and by the Nanaimo Regional Hospital District. The NRHD has purchased the properties on behalf of Island Health for the purpose of building the long-term care facility. The facility will be built, owned and operated by Island Health.

Q: What features will be included in the new long-term care facility?

A: The new long-term care facility will provide the following:

• 306 long-term care beds, including a 20-bed hospice unit and a 26-bed specialized population unit.
• A three-story design composed of four main buildings, each containing six “households” that will include single bedrooms with ensuite washrooms.
• Residents will share social and recreational spaces such as a dining room, outdoor spaces and lounge areas.

Q: Why was the property in Lantzville chosen for the long-term care facility?

A: Island Health identified these properties through a comprehensive search for potential locations for the long-term care facility.

For more information about the long-term care facility project, view the FAQs- Lantzville Long-term Care Facility

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