The Summit at Quadra Village Long-term Care Home

The Summit at Quadra Village is a state-of-the-art complex care facility built on the 3.5-acre site of a former school playing field at Quadra Village by the Capital Regional Hospital District (CRHD) on behalf of Island Health. In a cooperative design effort, Island Health serves as the lessee from the Hospital District in this multi-stakeholder project. The four-storey facility replaces the aged Oak Bay Lodge (243 residents) and Mt. Tolmie Hospital (77 residents), providing 24-hour care and support to 320 residents with complex long-term needs.

Through a truly collaborative process—including community workshops and presentations—neighbours, residents and their families, and healthcare providers were invited to participate in shaping a design that responded to both the neighbourhood and the residents it serves.

To provide the best care for residents, an ideal working environment for caregivers, and a neighbourhood-friendly design, the team prioritized home-like residences, non-intrusive dementia care security, environmentally sustainable features, and community-minded design elements.

Alongside living accommodations for residents, the facility includes an onsite dialysis room—eliminating the need for hospital transport—and day programs for seniors to encourage both mental and physical activity.

Designed to feel as welcoming as possible, The Summit’s distinctive double X floor plan is bright and airy, with generous access to natural light and views that support residents’ wellbeing. The building is divided into 14 residential areas designed with intuitive flow, helping staff, families, and residents feel part of a cohesive neighbourhood.

Each resident enjoys a private room with an ensuite bathroom. The building is surrounded by extensive landscaping, including a secure central courtyard on the main floor, additional courtyards and common areas, walking paths, and gardens for residents, their families, and the community. To alleviate surface parking limitations, a 95-vehicle underground parking garage was incorporated.

Presented by the Government Finance Officers Association of BC, the project received the Financial Innovation Award, recognizing the originality and creativity of the project, its innovative financing model, and the partnership with Island Health as the future operator of the facility.

In addition to ensuring the wellbeing of hundreds of B.C. seniors, The Summit also promotes environmental stewardship through a highly efficient design. “Island Health is committed to an energy management program that aims to reduce operating costs and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,” says Joe Ciarniello, Island Health’s Energy Department Manager.

While sustainable system certifications such as LEED and Net Zero Energy were not sought during construction, Energy Modeling was used to support cost reduction and performance objectives. The facility features a high-performance building envelope and energy-efficient systems—including thermally efficient windows that allow for expansive daylighting without sacrificing comfort. Mechanical systems, lighting controls, and smart technologies contribute to ongoing energy savings and long-term operational efficiency.