FAQs
What does development include?
A new five-storey long-term care facility will be constructed on the same site as Dr. F.W. Green Memorial Home at 1700 4 St. South, Cranbrook, replacing the 60-bed long-term care home with an additional 88 new beds for a total of 150 beds. The new care home will be designed as “households” accommodating 12 to 18 residents where each resident will have a single-bed room with dedicated washroom.
There will also be community spaces and services for residents, families, visitors and staff, including activity rooms, a hair salon, sacred space and a 25-space adult day program for people living more independently in the community. As well, a child care space will be constructed with capacity for 37 children.
What are construction timelines?
Construction is expected to start in August 2025 and will be done in two phases. Phase 1 is anticipated to open in 2027, relocating all existing residents. Phase 2 will then begin which includes the demolition of the existing care home and then construction with completion in 2029.
What is the cost of the project?
The capital cost of the project is $156.5 million to be funded jointly between the Province through Interior Health and the Kootenay East Regional Hospital District. The care community will be constructed, owned, and operated by Interior Health.