Cooling upgrades for private long-term and community care facilities
The provincial government is investing $3.9 million to upgrade cooling systems in private long-term and community care homes to improve comfort for residents.
The Cooling and Capital Improvement Program is a one-year funding agreement to support cooling and other critical infrastructure improvements. While cooling is the main priority, funding may also be applied to address issues identified in formal building inspection reports.
This program is funded through the Canada-Prince Edward Island Aging with Dignity Funding Agreement, which saw a federal investment of more than $29 million over five years for long-term care and community care in the province.
This investment builds on previous funding, including $500,000 in 2022 through the Safe Long-Term Care Funding Agreement for cooling equipment in common areas and $3.6M in 2024 to install cooling systems in seven publicly operated long-term care homes.
There are nine public and 11 private long-term care homes in PEI, offering 1,325 beds across the province. There are also 36 community care facilities.
For more information, visit Cooling and Capital Improvement Program.
Quotes:
“This investment reflects what strong federal-provincial collaboration can achieve for seniors in Prince Edward Island. By working together, we are helping long-term and community care homes make important upgrades that will improve the everyday life of residents and staff.”
- The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health
“This project will make a real difference for seniors in long-term care and community care facilities in Prince Edward Island. By improving the spaces where support is provided, we are enhancing the quality of care and well-being of Islanders, and ensuring our seniors can age with dignity, safety and comfort in their communities.”
- Sean Casey Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Charlottetown
“Every senior deserves to live in a home that’s warm in the winter and cool in the summer. This investment will ensure safe and comfortable environments for residents and staff in privately owned long-term care and community care facilities in PEI.”
-Honourable Cory Deagle, provincial Minister of Health and Wellness
“Our homes will benefit greatly from these upgrades. Excessive heat or cold is a major safety risk for our residents. Proper temperature regulation will add to a more pleasant environment for residents, visitors and staff. NHAPEI is very thankful for this funding from government.”
-Darlene Oakes, executive director of the Nursing Home Association of PEI (NHAPEI)
Media contact:
Marla Morrison
Department of Health and Wellness
marlamorrison@gov.pe.ca