The Department of Social Development has issued a temporary operating licence to Villa Neguac, a 30-bed special care home. This will allow it to stay in operation until its ownership is transferred to a potential buyer.

Social Development Minister Dorothy Shephard said “We recognize the important role that special care homes play. We are pleased to see these important services now being maintained in this region thanks to the temporary operating licence allocated to a new operator.”

All statutory requirements and standards established under legislation were met before the temporary licence was issued. During that process, residents of Villa Neguac have been allowed to remain in the facility. Former residents of Foyer Saint-Bernard may request a placement at Villa Neguac in accordance with their level of needs and at the discretion of the operator. The current owner of Foyer Saint-Bernard is still considering options for the future of the facility.

The Department of Social Development will continue to closely monitor the situation at the existing facilities in Neguac until the transfer of ownership is completed.