Providence Living at The Views

St. Joseph’s Hospital was built in the early 1900s and served as the community’s hospital for over a century. Today, the site is home to Providence Living at the Views, an innovative, new long-term care home owned and operated by Providence Living.

Providence Living and its visionary leaders took hold of the opportunity to transform the previous long-term care home known as The Views at St. Joseph’s and, together with Island Health, government, UBC, St. Paul’s Foundation (the Vancouver-based philanthropic partner of Providence Living) and Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation created a groundbreaking new model for long-term care, welcoming residents July 8th, 2024.

The vision is based on a model of care that originated in the Netherlands and that specializes in dementia care. Embracing the concept of home, residents with and without dementia are supported to engage in independent and meaningful lives to the full extent of their ability. They have freedom of movement and access to nature. The care model provides opportunities for spontaneity, community engagement and intergenerational connection. The two-storey building, is home to 156 people whose residences are organized into small, self-contained households of 12 private suites.

This is an exciting time! The Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation will continue to provide funding to enhance care and comfort for residents of the Views and support what is needed to sustain this innovative model for long-term care in our community.

To learn more about Providence Living at the Views, watch the video below. To read about our current fundraising for The Views, visit our Priorities page.