Cancelled senior’s living facility in Vernon raising concerns about supports in B.C.

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The association claimed this cancellation raised concerns about the sustainability of seniors’ care in the province, despite the B.C. NDP announcing plans to move forward with seven previously cancelled long-term care projects if re-elected to government.

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“The current government has no discernable plan for seniors care,” Mary Polak, CEO of B.C. Care Providers Association, stated.

“There is no workforce strategy, there is no funding model and no plan to build the 20,000 new long-term care beds that will be needed by 2035.”

The BCCPA represents nearly 600 operators of long-term care, assisted living, home health, and independent living across the province. The organization has issued a five point plan and has urged the next government to follow the guide to expand seniors’ care, strengthen the workforce, ensure sustainable funding, support aging in place, and create fairer rules for retirement living. 

“This cancellation should serve as a warning,” Polak said.

“Without a clear plan, more projects will be delayed or abandoned, leaving B.C. seniors with fewer care options and longer waits for the services they need.”