Building a Better Future for Our Residents
Introducing the New Lodge Project: A New Era for Passamaquoddy Lodge
Join us in transforming our nursing home with the New Lodge Project, a major reconstruction initiative designed to enhance the quality of life for our residents.
New Lodge Project
We’re excited to announce the launch of our New Lodge Project, to build a replacement home for the Passamaquoddy Lodge in the age-friendly community of St. Andrews. Located on the Bar Road at Champlain, on land donated by the Town, the new lodge will replace the current home with innovative design and programming to provide the community, our residents, and our staff with the next generation of care: aging in community, aging in place, aging in care.
Stronger Care for Seniors
Hon. Lyne Chantal Boudreau, Minister of Seniors visits St. Andrews
Tuesday, April 21 st was a blue-sky day in St. Andrews marked by Hon. Lyne Chantal Boudreau’s upbeat visit to the Passamaquoddy Lodge. The Minister of Seniors spoke with the Board and members of the Development Committee, residents at the Lodge, with Steve Neil, Acting Mayor of the Town of St. Andrews, representatives from Passamaquoddy Children’s Centre and members of the community.
Caroline Davies, Chair of the Development Committee welcomed the Minister and thanked the Community for supporting the very long journey to the March 26 ‘YES’ announcement by Premier Holt. That was when the Premier released the new “STRONGER CARE FOR SENIORS” plan and announced the province’s decision to replace the Passamaquoddy Lodge nursing home.
Acting Mayor Steve Neil represented the Town’s longstanding support for the project and introduced Minister Boudreau, who spoke enthusiastically about her love for the Passamaquoddy New Lodge project:
“At the announcement in Fredericton, I promised that I would come to your community and say thank you to all the people who are working on this project. It is very beautiful. It is intergenerational. I not only like it. I LOVE it! I want to work with you to make sure the plan is realized. I want us to realize it together.”
Now that we have the province’s commitment to replace the Passamaquoddy Lodge, the Development Committee is working full steam ahead. We continue to meet with the architect and contractor to fine tune the design and determine full cost of construction. We met with the Passamaquoddy Children’s Centre Board and Executive Director to make sure we have their input into the functional design. We are in the process of hiring an accountant and a lawyer to make sure we have a good structure in place to oversee the project and we are hiring a qualified and experienced person to serve as the owner’s representative to help coordinate all the aspects of the project and to ensure we meet our deliverables in a professional manner.
Most importantly, we are negotiating details of funding from the province and will be launching a fundraising campaign to help with the cost of creating a world-class age-friendly facility for the community of St. Andrews. Located on the Bar Road at Champlain, on land donated by the Town, the new lodge will replace the current home with innovative design and programming to provide the community, residents, and staff with the next generation of care: aging in community, aging in place, aging in care.
Members of the Passamaquoddy Lodge Development Committee
Caroline Davies, Chair
Yolande Jay, Administrator
Donne Smith
Roger McNabb
Cynthia Clark
Allan Fiander
Mark Campbell
Nell van Wyngaarden
Minister Boudreau speaking at the Passamaquoddy Lodge
Caroline Davies, Chair of the Development Committee and Steve Neil, Acting Mayor of the
Town of St. Andrews stand next to an updated sign on the site of the new home of the
Passamaquoddy Lodge. Thanks to the Province for saying “YES” and to the Southwest NB
community for its ongoing support. Photo courtesy of CHCO-TV.
Members of the Passamaquoddy Board and Development Committee are joined by Courtney
Lord of the Passamaquoddy Children’s Centre and members of their Board beside the newly
updated sign.
About the New Lodge
Revolutionizing Senior Care at Passamaquoddy Lodge
The New Lodge Project represents a significant investment in the future of Passamaquoddy Lodge. This major reconstruction effort aims to modernize our facilities, providing a state-of-the-art environment that meets the evolving needs of our residents. With improved amenities, expanded services, and a focus on community integration, the New Lodge is set to redefine senior care in St. Andrews.
The Care Model
Our care model is based on the belief that everyone has the right to age with dignity, where residents and others enjoy excellent quality of life, quality care and strong engagement between residents and staff. Our new, pandemic-responsive facility will provide each resident with an individual room and bathroom, in homes of 12 residents, and offer programs and services for local residents who want to, and can, continue to live at home, as well as for informal caregivers.
Watch this CBC interview with Dr. John Dornan, Minister of Health, for more information on the importance of this initiative.
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New Lodge Project Timeline
Explore the key milestones in the New Lodge reconstruction project, detailing our journey from planning to completion.
2017
Initial Idea
In an effort to ensure Passamaquoddy Lodge Inc. (PLI) better integrate aging in our community through “Aging in Place”, we supported the Age Friendly Community Initiative.
2018
Strategic Plan
The Lodge adopted a strategic goal of ensuring each resident lives in a private room with a private bath.
2019
Replace or Renovate
After a consultant, EXP, investigated possible renovation and expansion plans, the Department of Social Development (DSD) advised against renovation and recommended a new facility be built. A consultant on serving older adults, Silvermark, was hired to recommend a new servce model.
2020
New Care Model
We investigated a US care model called the Green House Project which focuses on smaller individual homes rather than an institutional (hospital-like) model that currently exists.
2021
Location Planning
The Board of Directors decided to proceed with planning a household facility and established the Development Committee. It sought support from ministers and officials in provincial departments of Social Services and Health. The town of St. Andrews approved a one year right of first refusal for land on the Bar Road.
2022
Design and Estimates
PLI received schematic designs and cost estimates from consultants Murdock and Boyd Architects and Iron Maple Constructors.
2024
Provincial Approval
The province in a letter has given support to the board to begin securing funds before formal per-diem negotiations begin.
2026
Province Commits Funding
Premier Susan Holt releases ‘STRONGER CARE FOR SENIORS’ plan and says YES to replacement of Passamaquoddy Lodge.
Support our New Lodge Project
Your support is crucial to the success of the New Lodge project. By making a donation, you can help us create a state-of-the-art facility that will provide exceptional care for our seniors. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our residents.