SENIORS in Surrey are one step closer to accessing new long-term care (LTC) beds as construction begins for a new LTC home at 6471 175A Street.
Guru Nanak Diversity Village is a result of a partnership between the Ministry of Health, Fraser Health, BC Housing and the Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS).
“As Surrey’s population rapidly grows, it’s important that people can access the health services they need within their community,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, on Thursday. “That’s why our government is furthering our partnership with PICS and Fraser Health Authority to build a new long-term care facility. The Guru Nanak Diversity Village is a much-needed long-term care home with 125 beds designed by the community that will offer comfortable and culturally sensitive care for their seniors.”
It is expected that construction will be completed and the care community will be open to residents in 2026.
“Seniors are an integral part of our community, and by partnering with PICS, we are helping seniors in Surrey to have access to comprehensive services closer to home,” said Harwinder Sandhu, Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors’ Services and Long-Term Care. “B.C. is a diverse province, and everyone deserves to receive quality and culturally sensitive care as they age. Once open, this long-term care home will create a welcoming place where seniors are well-cared for to age with dignity and a sense of belonging.”
The PICS LTC home will provide 125 LTC beds. The care community will be designed as neighbourhoods accommodating nine to 24 residents each in single-bed rooms with bathrooms. It will include the social and recreational spaces found in a typical home, such as a living room, dining room, kitchen and outdoor space. The environment will be designed to also support individuals with dementia where friends and family feel welcome.
“Adding this long-term care home will mean people have access to high-quality culturally appropriate care and exceptional homes for beloved family and friends,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing. “This project will support our elders to age gracefully in their home communities, making these life transitions easier for everyone.”
The capital cost of the project is estimated to be $123 million, with $118 million provided by the Province through low-cost construction financing that will be repaid to government, and $5 million contributed by PICS. The new facility will be built, owned and operated by PICS.
To meet growing demand over the past five years, government has invested approximately $3.5 billion to expand and improve quality care for seniors in British Columbia, including investments in primary care, home health, long-term care and assisted living.
In April 2024, the Province also provided $716,000 to increase PICS’ Adult Day Program capacity from 138 spaces per week to 300 spaces per week through a partnership with PICS and Fraser Health.