Health Professionals Housing

Health Professionals Housing is a purpose-built accommodation initiative designed to support healthcare delivery in the Campbell River and North Island region.

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Located near the Campbell River Hospital, this project provides flexible housing options for health professionals who are:

• Supporting the region on a short-term basis (e.g., locum physicians, agency nurses, visiting specialists, and allied health professionals during temporary appointments)
• Relocating to the community
• Transitioning into permanent roles
• Establishing longer-term practice or employment in the North Island (with accommodation available for up to 24 months)
• Students in healthcare-related programs completing placements or training in the region

Accommodation is designed to support both short-term assignments and longer-term relocation needs.

By reducing housing barriers, this initiative strengthens recruitment, retention, and continuity of care for residents across the region.

Why This Matters

The Campbell River Hospital serves 32 communities across North Vancouver Island and the surrounding coastal areas. Access to stable, reliable accommodation is a key factor in attracting and retaining qualified healthcare professionals.

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Health Professionals Housing helps ensure:

• Timely access to medical services
• Improved recruitment outcomes
• Reduced onboarding barriers for new staff
• Stronger long-term healthcare capacity in rural and coastal communities

How It Supports the Region

This initiative complements broader regional efforts to improve healthcare access by:

• Providing immediate housing solutions for urgent recruitment needs
• Supporting visiting specialists and temporary coverage
• Offering transitional housing for new recruits and their families
• Reducing the financial and logistical burden of relocation

The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) is committed to supporting sustainable healthcare services across the region, and this project represents a practical step toward that goal.

Features

The development includes 20 all-inclusive suites designed to support both short-term and longer-term stays for health professionals.

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A range of private, fully equipped suite types is available, including options suitable for families:

• Studio units 
• One-bedroom, one-bathroom units 
• Two-bedroom, one-bathroom units 
• Two-bedroom, two-bathroom units 

Additional features include:

• Short-term furnished accommodations for stays of up to three months 
• Long-term accommodations for stays of up to two years 
• Pet-friendly units available 
• In-suite laundry 
• Modern furnishings and appliances 
• Window coverings 
• On-site parking 
• Lift access 
• Secure, independent entrance 

The housing operates separately from the Just Like Home Lodge, ensuring privacy and independent access for health professionals.

Rates (Preliminary)
 

Short-Term Furnished Accommodations

Short-term suites are fully furnished and available for stays of up to three months.

Long-Term Accommodations

Long-term suites are partially furnished and available for stays of up to two years. Large furniture, including beds, couches, tables and televisions, is provided, along with window coverings and major appliances.

All rates are all-inclusive and cover high-speed internet, a premium cable package, hydro and utilities. Rates are subject to change, and the rates offered at the time of booking or tenancy may differ from those shown on this page.

Floorplans

As we move toward opening (planned for Fall 2026), current priorities include:

• Finalizing short-term (daily/weekly) rates and confirming operational details
• Establishing daily/weekly rates for short-term stays
• Developing a clear booking and referral process
• Confirming pet-friendly unit allocations
• Completing furnishing and operational readiness
• Strengthening coordination with healthcare providers
• Launching dedicated communications and booking materials

Further details will be shared as they become available.

Project Timeline

Construction Progress

Interior Finishings

• June 19, 2026 - New Health Professionals Housing Project Opens Waitlist, Welcomes First Residents This Fall
• Mar 5, 2026 - Major Construction Milestone Reached for Just Like Home Lodge & Health Professionals Housing
• Sept 11, 2025 - Construction Start Celebration for Just Like Home Lodge & Workforce Housing
• Aug 22, 2025 - Just Like Home Lodge Start of Construction Ceremony
• Mar 26, 2025 - SRD Reaches Major Milestone in Transformative Healthcare Housing Project

While core operational funding is supported by the SRD, partnerships and collaborations help strengthen long-term sustainability.

We welcome discussions with regional and external partners who are interested in supporting healthcare capacity in the North Island.