LA RONGE — Construction has reached the 30 per cent mark on the new La Ronge Long-Term Care Home.
Piers to support the foundation are in place, the steel structure is going up and concrete elevator shaft walls have been built. Underground electrical services have also been done.
The new three-storey long-term care (LTC) home will have two wings per floor and 80 beds, an increase of 64 beds from the current space in the health centre. The home features individual rooms with bathrooms and will also include a traditional healing space and serenity room.
The new long-term care home will be owned and operated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
"This project means that the Saskatchewan Health Authority is bringing health care closer to home," Integrated Northern Health Vice-President Andrew McLetchie said.
"The expansion of long-term care beds is just one thing that this project is bringing to the community. The addition of a satellite hemodialysis unit is a value add for kidney health patients requiring dialysis in the area."
The 2024-25 Provincial Budget includes $27 million for construction to proceed on the new LTC facility in La Ronge. The project has an overall budget of $99.6 million.
Ledcor Construction Limited (Ledcor) began construction on the facility in July 2023. Construction is expected to be substantially complete by early 2027.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority and Government of Saskatchewan thank the La Ronge and Area Long Term Care Funding Committee for their philanthropic efforts in raising funds for the furniture, fixtures, and equipment for this new home.
Once construction is complete and residents are transferred to the new home, the former long-term care space in the health centre will be renovated to improve several program areas including therapies, an adult day program, and a new hemodialysis unit.
