Lac du Bonnet Personal Care Home
New two-story 95 bed personal care home, utilizing household design concept
Project Details
- Contains eight “households” – seven with 12 standard resident bedrooms, and one with nine standard and two bariatric resident bedrooms.
- Each household is self-sufficient with a dedicated kitchen, dining room and living area, along with support facilities.
- Replaces the existing 30-bed facility with a 95-bed facility, resulting in 65 net-new beds.
- New footprint is nearly four times larger at 84,300 square feet. (Current facility is 23,700 square feet.)
- The facility and building will be owned and operated by IERHA.
- Construction scheduled for completion in Fall 2027.
Staff and community members are welcome to email any project questions to [email protected].
Architectural Renderings
Construction Status
Project Milestones
- Construction site preparation – December 2024
- Excavation – February 2025
- Procurement – Winter 2026
- Critical path construction items – all superstructure components, includes masonry, structural steel, and precast concrete
Current Site Photos
Roof and walls have been raised for the new Lac du Bonnet Personal Care Home.
Becoming a resident at Lac du Bonnet Personal Care Home
- Following construction, the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority will begin preparing the home for admission. This includes staff orientation, testing equipment and technology, and ensuring services are ready for residents and families.
- Residents from the current personal care home will be the first to move into the new building, approximately eight weeks after the facility is turned over from the construction team.
- New residents will then move into the home in phases throughout the Winter in late 2027 and early 2028 as additional households open.
Who are personal care homes for?
- Personal care homes provide 24-hour nursing and personal care for individuals who can no longer live safely at home, even with community or family resources and supports. A personal care home may be an appropriate option when assisted living and supportive housing options do not meet the level of care needs and support required.
What do I need to know about personal care home eligibility?
In order to be eligible for a licensed personal care home bed, individuals must meet the following requirements:
- Manitoba residency
- Need for 24-hour nursing support and personal care, while being medically, functionally and behaviorally stable
- Consent to move to a personal care home
How much does it cost to be in a personal care home?
Most personal care home costs are covered by the Manitoba government. Residents pay a daily fee based on their income, which is assessed provincially and reviewed each year.
- Manitoba residency
- Need for 24-hour nursing support and personal care, while being medically, functionally and behaviorally stable
- Consent to move to a personal care home
What does “paneling” mean?
“Paneling” is the assessment process used to determine whether someone is eligible for placement in a personal care home based on their care needs. The process includes a medical assessment from the individual’s physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant, a functional assessment, and a cognitive evaluation as needed.
Assessments and approvals for placement occur when an individual’s care needs meet the eligibility criteria at that time.
How do I access the panel process for long term care?
Placement in a personal care home is based on an individual’s current care needs and supports available. Individuals are assessed when they require 24-hour nursing care and can no longer be safely supported at home or in another community setting.
Can I get on a PCH waitlist if I know I will need one in the future?
It is important to understand that personal care home waitlists are not intended for future planning or as a placeholder for possible needs later on. Assessments and approvals for placement occur only at the time when an individual’s care needs meet the eligibility criteria.
How do I know if a personal care home is right for me?
| If you are living at home | If you are in hospital |
| If you are living at home and beginning to need additional support, the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority (IERHA) home care program can help assess your needs and connect you with services. Home care services may be requested by: the individual needing support a family member a physician or health-care provider After a referral is received, a home care case coordinator will meet with you to discuss your care needs and develop a care plan focused on helping you remain safely at home for as long as possible. If your care needs increase over time, your home care case coordinator can also help you explore other housing and care options. This may include: supportive housing assisted living personal care home placement | If you are admitted to hospital, the care team will work with you and your family to plan for a safe discharge from hospital. Whenever possible, the goal is to support a return home with appropriate community services and supports in place. If returning home is no longer a safe option, the care team will help review other care and housing options that best meet your needs. This may include: supportive housing assisted living personal care home placement Individuals are assessed based on their medical, functional, and care needs to determine the most appropriate care setting. If personal care home placement is recommended, a long-term care aAccess coordinator will help begin the assessment and application process. Once approved for placement, individuals are added to the waitlist for their preferred personal care home. |
Do I get to choose which personal care home I will go to?
Because placement decisions are based on current needs, individuals approved for personal care home placement should be prepared to accept a bed offer when one becomes available. In some situations, placement may occur relatively quickly to ensure individuals receive the level of care they require in the most appropriate setting. In these circumstances, an interim placement may be offered at the first available personal care home that can safely meet the individual’s care needs while they wait for a bed to become available at their preferred location. This approach helps ensure timely access to appropriate care while also supporting hospital capacity for patients requiring acute medical care.