Watson's current long-term health care facility has 52 beds. The new one will have 60. (File photo/northeastNOW)

By Nick Nielsen

Early Planning Began June 2023

New long-term care home approved for Watson

Aug 23, 2024 | 3:15 PM

The province is moving on to the pre-design phase of a long-term care home that will be built in Watson, about 86 kilometres south of Melfort.

The Government of Saskatchewan released a Request for Proposals seeking a qualified project manager and owner’s representative team to provide project management and design services for the future facility.

“We are excited to see the Watson Long-Term Care Home moving on to the next phase,” SaskBuilds and Procurement Minister Terry Jenson said. “Thanks to a strong and growing economy we are a step closer to the construction and ultimately the completion of the new home, providing quality health care to the people of Saskatchewan.”

The new home will include 60 beds, up from the 52 regular beds and one respite bed in the current Quill Plains Centennial Lodge, and will be located on a greenfield site north of the Watson Community Health Center.

In a news release, the government said the project is part of its commitment to deliver improved long-term care facilities and services across the province.

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“Moving to this new phase means we are one step closer to offering more long-term care spaces for those needing additional supports in the Watson area,” SHA Physician Executive for Integrated Rural Health Dr. Johann Roodt said. “It means so much to residents in long-term care to remain as close to their home communities and loved ones as possible while receiving the care they need.”

The 2024-25 Provincial Budget earmarked $1.5 million to advance the Watson LTC project, as part of the Government of Saskatchewan’s $4.4 billion capital plan.

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