More care beds for seniors are being added to the Fraser Health region.
The health authority is moving forward with its bid to build 403 new beds for round-the-clock care in three areas.
“These communities – Surrey, South Surrey, White Rock and the Tri-Cities, have been identified because of their growth, especially amongst the senior population.”
Spokeswoman Tasleem Juma says another 24 beds will be dedicated to adults with mental illness, especially substance abuse.
She says the facilities are expected to be built by 2015, at an estimated cost of $ 25 to $ 30 million.
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