When it opens in 2027, the BRCC will help foster connection.
MEETING COMPLEX COMMUNITY NEEDS The Bridgeland Riverside Care Centre will help fill the growing demand for continuing care. By Olivia Piché
There’s a significant need for complex care spaces in Calgary. A new facility is being built to help meet this need. In spring 2027, the newest Carewest location, Bridgeland Riverside Care Centre (BRCC), will welcome adults of all ages with continuous and complex care needs. Young adults with complex cognitive and physical disabilities and mental health concerns, seniors, and individuals who require support after a hospital stay will now have a spot to call home on either a permanent or temporary basis. The beautiful new space in the community of Bridgeland-Riverside will feel more like a home than a care centre. BRCC will allow more people to access continuing care sooner, relieving pressure on the healthcare system and freeing up beds at hospitals. BRCC will accommodate nearly 200 live-in clients.The residence will offer trauma- informed, world-class, mental health programming for people facing cognitive challenges, such as a brain injury, mental illness, addiction issues, and developmental disabilities, as well as traditional long-term care for elderly residents. BRCC’s innovative programming will improve mood, decrease feelings of isolation, PATIENT-CENTRED SERVICES AND PROGRAMMING
and contribute to the overall well-being of all of its residents. Calgary Health Foundation donors will fund the implementation of evidence-based therapeutic programming to support the overall wellness and mental health of residents. Based on best practices, the facility- wide initiative will promote socialization and recreational activities, and engage residents in self-directed activities of daily living. Programming will include trauma-informed yoga, creative arts, virtual reality, and horticultural therapy. Senior services include a fall-prevention clinic, a geriatric mental health clinic, and support for those with medical, cognitive, and mobility impairments, as well as residential care. The facility will also provide senior day programs and outpatient services. “Opening this new centre is more than just adding care spaces. It is about improving the quality of life for seniors and those living with complex care needs,” says Yaro Kiselev, director of operations at Carewest for several centres, including BRCC. The centre was intentionally designed with the patient’s experience at the forefront. It incorporates outdoor pathways, seating, and gardens, as well as plenty of natural light throughout the building. By creating a home-like space and enhancing engagement through innovative programs, BRCC will directly impact the health of residents. “This new facility represents a commitment to compassionate care and is designed to foster connection while supporting residents to live as fully and independently as possible. We are not just building a facility — we are building a community,” affirms Kiselev. To support more Calgarians with complex needs, please visit givehealth.ca/donate.
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