Update: Foyer Père Fiset Flood Restoration Work Complete

A facility issue at Foyer Père Fiset Nursing Home in Chéticamp on Wednesday, October 8, caused flooding within the facility. Two residential wings were affected, impacting 44 of the home’s 70 residents.

Restoration efforts have officially concluded, ahead of schedule, and a deep cleaning of the affected rooms and living spaces is underway.

Twenty-five residents who were temporarily relocated to other long-term care facilities in Cape Breton will gradually return to Foyer Père Fiset in the next few weeks.

The County of Inverness Municipal Housing Corporation would like to extend sincere appreciation for the support, effort and professionalism displayed by everyone involved and looks forward to seeing Foyer Père Fiset residents return.