The Manitoba government is planning to build a $95 million personal care home in Winnipeg’s growing Bridgwater neighbourhood.
Premier Wab Kinew and Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara made the announcement on Thursday at a retirement community in the city’s south end.
“Manitoba’s seniors built our province. They worked hard and sacrificed to make life better for their children and their grandchildren, and now it’s our turn to take care of them,” said Kinew.
The Bridgwater facility will follow a small-house model, designed to offer personalized care in a home-like setting. Public consultations will engage community members and front-line health-care staff on how the home can best serve local residents and families. Community consultations are set to begin in June.
According to the province, 145 of 222 PCH beds have reopened in Manitoba since October 2023.
Watch Thursday’s news conference:
