Construction has begun on a new long-term care home in Penticton.

The new building will provide 200 long-term care beds for South Okanagan seniors and is set to open in 2028.

The Skaha Seniors Community, in partnership with the provincial government, broke ground on the new long-term care home in Penticton on Friday morning.

“This new long-term care home will be a place of comfort and connection for seniors from Penticton and the surrounding area,” said Bowinn Ma, Minister of Infrastructure, in a news release. “It means that people can stay close to their loved ones and community, while receiving the quality care they need and deserve.”

Skaha Seniors Community is expected to open in 2028 and will include:

• 200 new beds with single-occupancy rooms and home-like spaces for daily living

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