Press release
Vancouver Coastal Health launches procurement for new Long Term Care sites in Squamish, West Vancouver
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is committed to providing safe, quality and timely long-term care for residents, their families and the broader communities we serve.
As a reflection of that commitment, VCH has launched a competitive Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process for the replacement of Hilltop House in Squamish.
The replacement of Hilltop House, which is proposed for 42000 Loggers Ln. in Squamish, was initially announced in September 2024. The new Hilltop House will be designed to create a more home-like environment for residents, with a care model that includes small group living arrangements, private bedrooms and bathrooms, and shared spaces for dining, recreation, and outdoor access. The new site will be built, owned, and operated by VCH.
Construction timelines will be confirmed once procurement is complete, with the bid process expected to conclude by spring 2026.
In addition, VCH has initiated an RFQ process to help explore opportunities for increased long-term care capacity at 525 Clyde Ave. in West Vancouver, the former location of the Capilano Care Centre. This proposed site is anticipated to have a minimum of 210 long-term care beds.
VCH looks forward to working with local partners to advance both projects, which will require further planning, approvals and community engagement prior to development.
Vancouver Coastal Health is committed to delivering exceptional care to 1.25 million people, including the First Nations, Métis and Inuit in our region, within the traditional territories of the Heiltsuk, Kitasoo-Xai’xais, Lil’wat, Musqueam, N’Quatqua, Nuxalk, Samahquam, shíshálh, Skatin, Squamish, Tla’amin, Tsleil-Waututh, Wuikinuxv, and Xa’xtsa.
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