This article originally appeared in the Fall 2024 issue of the Journey. Read this and other issues of the Journey here, or sign up to be the first to receive the Journey online or by mail.
On October 8, Good Samaritan officially broke ground on the Good Samaritan Continuing Care Village, a future care home in Edmonton’s west end. The ceremony was attended by key figures, including Alberta Minister of Health the Honourable Adriana LaGrange and Edmonton City Councillor (for Tastawiyiniwak) Karen Principe. Both officials praised the initiative for addressing the growing demand for continuing care in the province.
The Government of Alberta committed $126 million in capital funding to the project, which will add 280 beds for residents who require specialized medical care and cannot remain safely at home or in alternate care settings. The Continuing Care Village (to be formally named in the future) is designed to reflect modern, personcentered care principles. It will consist of 20 independent households, each with 14 residents living in private rooms. It will offer a personalized and home-like living environment that prioritizes dignity, choice, and individual preferences.
Expected to be completed by fall 2027, the Village will be purposely designed to create a culturally appropriate space for Indigenous residents, families, and employees. From the physical design of the building and property to the programming and care within it, Indigenous peoples will feel safe in the Village.
At the groundbreaking President and CEO Dr. Katherine Chubbs described the project as Good Samaritan’s largest capital project to date and Edmonton’s largest new continuing care project.
“Our Village will be an integral part of the Stewart Greens community,” she said. “We will open our doors to local schools and community groups to promote intergenerational understanding and experiences. In the coming months, you will see and hear more about our Village project as we seek broad community support for our capital campaign to furnish and enhance services at the new site.”
Good Samaritan is thrilled to embark on this exciting project. As construction progresses, Good Samaritan looks forward to working closely with the community and Indigenous partners to ensure this innovative facility meets the needs of future residents and sets a new standard for compassionate, inclusive care.
