The Premier of Quebec was in Chandler on Friday morning to break ground on the construction site of the expansion of the CHSLD Villa Pabos. This new construction will be modeled on the model of seniors’ homes.
Although the work began this winter, François Legault took advantage of his visit to Gaspésie to officially launch the site. He was accompanied by the Minister responsible for Seniors, Sonia Bélanger, and the Member of Parliament for Bonaventure, Catherine Blouin.
This expansion will allow the construction of 48 additional rooms. They will be divided into four households of 12 residents. Each of them will benefit from a single room with adapted toilet and shower.
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, argues Prime Minister François Legault. He adds in the same breath as the spaces are also more welcoming for caregivers, children, and family members. […]
Caregivers are even invited, if they feel like it, to come and have a special meal from time to time.
adds Mr. Legault.
We will take advantage of this to do some work in the CHSLD existing.
The 48 new rooms will allow, among other things, the move of 36 people currently housed in the Long-Term Care Unit of the Chandler hospital to the new Chandler seniors’ home. The current capacity of CHSLD is 62 residents.
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The Prime Minister of Quebec, François Legault, was in Chandler for the official groundbreaking.
Photo: Radio-Canada / Stéphanie Rousseau
Once construction is completed and after a reconfiguration of certain spaces in the existing building, the living environment will be able to accommodate 99 people who will be able to use the day center already present in the building. CHSLD.
Bonaventure MP Catherine Blouin promises to follow the progress of the work closely. There have been major efforts made by our government in recent years to better adapt accommodation environments to our current environment.
says the elected official.
The Premier of Quebec has once again defended his government’s concept of seniors’ homes, facilities that cost more to build. There is nothing too good for seniors. They built Quebec and they deserve that.
A suitable household
The Minister responsible for Seniors, Sonia Bélanger, also stressed that one of the four households currently under construction will be entirely dedicated to adults with specific needs. For example, aging people who have intellectual disabilities or severe physical disabilities
she explains.
This is a gain in terms of quality of life.
The first seniors will be welcomed into the new building during the winter of 2026.
