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Vancouver Coastal Health to redevelop German-Canadian Care Home in South Vancouver
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is pleased to announce the redevelopment of the German-Canadian Care Home, which will help increase access to high-quality long-term care for the South Vancouver community. Construction – including updates to existing infrastructure and expanding bed availability – is set to begin in early 2026 with completion anticipated in late 2029.
As the demand for complex long-term care continues to grow with British Columbia’s aging population, VCH is taking proactive steps to ensure more individuals can receive appropriate care in a safe, comfortable and modern environment.
The redevelopment of German-Canadian Care Home will provide modern infrastructure and increased capacity, offering 46 additional beds for a total of 178 beds. The new home will feature individual rooms as well as more spacious bathrooms, improved common areas and contemporary design elements that support the health and well-being of residents.
The German-Canadian Care Home redevelopment will be funded through a $13.1M contribution from the Ministry of Health, $11.1M in funding from VCH, as well as the German-Canadian Benevolent Society of British Columbia’s capital fundraising campaign.
Prior to the construction phase, VCH and German-Canadian Care Home will work closely with residents and their families as well as staff to ensure temporary relocation options reflect individual needs and preferences.
German-Canadian Care Home is funded by VCH and operated by the German-Canadian Benevolent Society of British Columbia. gcch.ca
Vancouver Coastal Health is committed to delivering exceptional care to 1.25 million people, including the First Nations, Métis and Inuit, 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. vch.ca
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