The Jubilee Home is getting a new boiler next year.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) plans to replace the boiler system at Jubilee Home in 2026, at a projected cost of $800,000. The investment follows the agency’s ongoing monitoring of the facility’s condition, amid longstanding calls for a full replacement.
Built in 1985, Jubilee Home is a long-term care facility in Lloydminster. SHA officials say the boiler replacement is routine maintenance to ensure continued operation and a comfortable environment for residents and staff. A recent facility condition index assessment rated the home’s overall condition as “good.”
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“The replacement of essential systems in facilities is necessary even in aging buildings,” SHA said. “If the home is eventually slated for replacement, we would pursue repurposing these new boilers within the new build or in another facility.”
The move comes amid repeated recommendations over the past decade to replace Jubilee Home. The facility currently has limited long-term care capacity. Local advocates still push for a new facility with approximately 180 beds to serve Saskatchewan residents. Currently, SHA places many of those residents in facilities up to 150 kilometres away due to the size of the home.
SHA said it strives to provide the best placement for residents based on assessed care needs. Residents may request transfers to homes of their choice after that point, if the facility can meet their care needs. Seniors in our community, however, are aware that relocating to a local facility may take upwards of 18 months.
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