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2008FOR0096-000869 June 6, 2008	Ministry of Forests and Range and Minister responsible for Housing Northern Health
MAEFORD PLACE

Maeford Place, at 574 Kinchant Street in Quesnel, provides 35 units of assisted living and one private pay residence. Quesnel Seniors’ Housing Inc, in partnership with inSite Housing, Hospitality & Health Services Inc, manages the units. The development has been occupied since November 2007.

 

The 35 assisted living suites are all one-bedroom units. Residents pay 70 per cent of their after-tax income for their units and services, which include meals, weekly housekeeping and linen services, 24-hour response, personal care services, and social and recreational opportunities. All of the units are wheelchair accessible.

 

Partnership Funding

 

• The Province is providing up to $199,500 annually in housing subsidies for the assisted living units.
• Northern Health will provide personal care and hospitality services funding.

 

inSite Housing, Hospitality & Health Services Inc

inSite Housing, Hospitality & Health Services Inc currently operates over 200 units of assisted living with various partners in 11 communities across British Columbia, with more than 100 additional units in the development process. inSite offers extensive experience in the development of housing, as well as the delivery of assisted living care and senior services.

 

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Contact:	Renee Schisler BC Housing 604 439-4757 604 375-1235	Carlo Elstak inSite Housing, Hospitality & Health Services Inc 604 899-6040 604 834-8355
	Eryn Collins Northern Health 250 565-2694

 

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