May 25, 2021
New spaces offer central Alberta residents a wide range of care options
RED DEER — Local and area residents now have improved access to a range of continuing care options with the opening of the 150 new care spaces at Points West Living (PWL) Red Deer.
The new facility, located adjacent to PWL’s existing facility in the city’s northwest, houses:
“This is welcome news for families who live in Red Deer and the surrounding areas,” says Adriana LaGrange, MLA for Red Deer North. “These new spaces provide local seniors a comfortable place to call home where they can age close to their grandchildren and loved ones. Although this project was privately funded, these new beds align with our government’s goal of providing the healthcare services that Albertans need close to where they live.”
Residents started moving into the new facility earlier this month.
The facility offers 24-hour monitoring, emergency response, security, meals, housekeeping and social-enrichment activities. On-site nursing professionals and healthcare aides support residents requiring assistance with daily living, including personal care. SE Health, contracted by Alberta Health Services (AHS), will provide care, including specialized dementia care, independent living and 24-hour on-site support for individuals with complex health needs.
“It’s an honour to be involved in this vibrant community for older adults and the future of aging in Alberta,” says Shirlee Sharkey, CEO of SE Health. “Together with our partners, we look forward to sharing our passion for caring and helping people to realize their most meaningful goals for health and well-being.”
“Adding these living spaces addresses the need for more continuing care beds, freeing capacity in the healthcare system and providing appropriate support to allow seniors to thrive as they age in place,” adds Lori Sparrow, Senior Operating Officer for Community and Seniors Health in AHS Central Zone.
The new building represents the second and final phase of project construction, which began in November 2019. Phase 1 opened in 2016 and includes 114 supportive living spaces.
“Our care and service team is excited to continue providing quality service to the Red Deer community and we are grateful for our great partnership with AHS, sharing our commitment to building resident-centred communities,” says Linda Revell, CEO, PWL and Connecting Care.
“For those needing our support, we look forward to inviting them to the community of PWL.”
Points West Living is a leading independent provider of supportive living, long-term care, and retirement residence management and development. Care services at the Red Deer facility are contracted out by Points West Living to SE Health Care, which is a national not-for-profit social enterprise that provides healthcare services across many areas of the health system, including home and community care, long-term care, acute care and primary care.
Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
