Columbia Basin Trust is proud to be a partner in bringing the new Nelson Community Health Campus to life, helping residents gain improved access to care close to home while supporting local jobs and the regional economy.
“The Nelson Community Health Campus shows what’s possible when we work together to strengthen communities,” says Johnny Strilaeff, President and CEO, Columbia Basin Trust. “It not only gives residents better access to care close to home, it also creates good local jobs and supports the regional economy. The Trust is proud to have helped bring this project to life, supporting both the health and prosperity of the Basin.”
Located on the former Mount St. Francis hospital site, the campus features two new facilities designed to better serve residents:
- Fairview Gardens, a 75-bed long-term care home, and
- The Community Health Services Centre, which provides a wide range of community-based health services.
Fairview Gardens offers a modern, resident-centred design with private rooms, cozy “neighbourhoods” named after local trees, and safe outdoor spaces where residents can feel comfortable and cared for.
The Community Health Services Centre brings services like public health, home care, early childhood development, and mental health support together under one roof, making it easier for people to get the care they need in a modern, welcoming environment.
“This landmark health campus reflects the value of thoughtful design,” says Endre Lillejord, CEO, Golden Life Management, the company that designed and built the facility. “Every detail was created to foster comfort, connection, and care for residents and families.”
With guidance from the Kootenay Boundary Aboriginal Services Society Collaborative, the campus also incorporates Indigenous language, artwork, and signage from the Ktunaxa, syilx, Michif, and Inuktitut to support cultural safety and inclusion for all care seekers, and to honour the territory on which the facility is located.
This project was a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Health, Interior Health, the West Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital District, Columbia Basin Trust and Golden Life Management. Interior Health will lease and operate the facility.
The campus, located at 902 11th Street in Nelson, is opening in phases: the Community Health Services Centre officially opened on August 12, 2025, with Fairview Gardens scheduled to open in September 2025.
To read the full announcement, visit: Province of BC News Release.
