Emmanuel Health Selected to Deliver New Long-Term Care Home in Estevan

CANADA, November 14 - Released on November 13, 2026

New 135-Bed Home will be Located Next to St. Joseph's Hospital 

The Government of Saskatchewan is moving forward with a new long-term care home in Estevan, with Emmanuel Health selected as the successful proponent to design, build, maintain and operate the facility. 

"We are very pleased to partner with Emmanuel Health on the construction and delivery of a new long-term care home in Estevan," Rural and Remote Health Minister Lori Carr said. "With their proven track record in health care administration, we are confident Emmanuel Health will deliver a new, modern facility where residents will receive high-quality care in a safe and comfortable environment, close to family.' 

The new 135-bed home will be built next to St. Joseph's Hospital on land owned by Emmanuel Health and will replace the Estevan Regional Nursing Home, almost doubling long-term care capacity in the community. Its proximity to the hospital is expected to support staffing and resident care. 

"Estevan is a community that looks after its own,” Mayor of Estevan Anthony Sernick said. “With this new care home, we are strengthening that tradition for future generations. Thank you to all involved that made this historic day possible. I look forward to the day we welcome the first resident home." 

Emmanuel Health operates several publicly funded Catholic health care facilities in Saskatchewan and will deliver the Estevan long-term care home in partnership with Wright Construction and AODBT Architecture and Interior Design. The government will work with Emmanuel Health to ensure the community and local foundations are kept informed and involved throughout the process. 

"Emmanuel Health and St. Joseph's Hospital have a long and proud history of serving the community, caring for generations of families, and building strong relationships along the way," Emmanuel Health President and CEO Corey Miller said. "The Estevan Long-Term Care Home project is an exciting opportunity to build on that legacy and strengthen these services for years to come."

Staff at the current facility will have the opportunity to transition to the new facility and employer or exercise their rights under the applicable collective bargaining agreement. 

The third-party approach was determined to be the most efficient and cost-effective option for Estevan and government is committing $144 million toward the new home.

The New Estevan Regional Nursing Home (NERNH) Committee has raised $8 million through the Hearthstone Campaign and will work with Emmanuel Health to determine how the funds can best support and enhance the project. 

"Today's announcement of a successful proponent for the new Estevan Long-Term Care Home is, indeed, a celebratory milestone," NERNH Committee Chair Don Kindopp said. "It's a milestone that was made possible by many, in this community and beyond, who staunchly supported the vision. We will work to ensure this project delivers the finest long-term care home, rooted in elder-centred care, for residents today and for generations to come."

Construction Estevan Long-Term Care Home is expected to be completed in 2028. 

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