New facility in Meteghan on track for 2023 completion
Facility one of the first long-term care facilities in the province to be built according to the new Department of Health and Wellness standards
Despite the pandemic and material shortages and delays that many construction projects have had to cope with over the past 18 months, the new Villa Acadienne is on budget and on track for completion in 2023 to replace the current seniors' long-term care facility.
Yvon Thibodeau, director of facility services at the current Villa Acadienne, says Bird Construction (of Halifax) has been a “very good company” to work with.
“They're on the ball.
They're aware of all the circumstances and challenges out there and they've done very well,” he says.
The current Villa was built in 1975, with a few additions over the years. It will be placed on the market to be sold after completion of the replacement facility.
The design of the new complex, which is located behind the Meteghan Fire Hall and Sip Café, is based on a “household” model of care where residents live in smaller groups, or households, each with its own dining, food prep and other support areas.
The new home will have 10 additional beds, for a total of 96. All rooms are private, wheelchair accessible and
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Tracy McCullough, Villa Acadienne's director of finance, says staff are excited about the complex, which is about 75,000 square-feet.
“It will be different from what it is here," she says. "It's new gets a big boost as you encounter a situation that opens up new and exciting vistas. How far you go with it depends on you.
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To assure that the quality of care required by the residents is provided, the facility consists of an interdisciplinary team of heath-care providers including nursing, medical, nutrition, pharmacy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation and pastoral care.
McCullough says those at the Villa have been waiting for the new facility for a very long time.
“It's like a dream coming true. Some of the residents are looking forward to it as well. We're just happy that it's happening."
As for the proximity to the fire hall, there's little chance that firetruck sirens will be disturbing the residents. Meteghan fire chief Alain Comeau says siren use varies depending on the call and the situation.
“It's not very often that we leave the hall with the lights and sirens on,” he says. “We'd only do that for a major incident and most of our calls are small.”
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