Providence Living at The Views in Comox. Photo credit: providenceliving.ca
PRINCE GEORGE – A new long-term care facility is coming to Prince George. The non-profit long-germ care home is modelled after a dementia village concept that opened in Comox in July of 2024. Once complete, the site at 6500 Southridge Ave. is expected to open its doors in early 2028.
The project, supported by the Province, will deliver 200 additional long-term care beds—including an eight-bed geriatric psychiatry unit—and a 30-person adult day program focused on fostering social connection and community integration for seniors living independently. In a move that promotes inter-generational relationships, the facility will also incorporate 37 affordable, licensed child care spaces, primarily allocated to staff families.
The design of the village features 16 individual “households,” each accommodating 12 residents in private suites with ensuite bathrooms. Shared kitchens and gathering areas aim to replicate the warmth of home. In addition, residents and visitors will enjoy a community hall, bistro, grocery store, art studio, recreational areas, and outdoor therapeutic environments. The inclusion of culturally significant gathering spaces—developed in collaboration with the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation—ensures the facility is inclusive and welcoming for Indigenous families and cultural events.
Educational partnerships are also being developed to provide local students with hands-on learning experiences in health care careers.
“We’re creating a community where northern B.C. seniors can live with dignity, joy and purpose through our innovative long-term care village and Home for Us care model,” said Mark Blandford, president and CEO, Providence Living.
This Prince George project is one of three major long-term care initiatives led by Providence Living in the North. Additional homes are being planned for Quesnel and Smithers, with construction set to begin in 2026 and 2028 respectively. Across these three projects, a total of 581 new long-term care beds will be added, replacing 123 older beds and enhancing care capacity in the region.
“Today marks a significant step forward in how we care for our seniors in the North. This new facility, built in partnership with Providence Living, reflects our shared commitment to creating a home where residents are supported with dignity, compassion and community. We’re proud to be building not just for today, but for generations to come,” added Colleen Nyce, board chair, Northern Health.
Northern B.C.’s senior population is expected to grow by 26% over the next decade.
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