Adopt-a-Door murals brighten halls at Birtle care home
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A new mural project at Sunnyside Personal Care Home in Birtle is helping residents feel more at home while making it easier for them to find their way.
The “Adopt a Door” initiative, part of Prairie Mountain Health programming, has seen personalized murals installed on resident room doors throughout the facility. The project aims to create a more welcoming environment and support wayfinding for residents, particularly those living with cognitive challenges.
Sunnyside recently marked the project’s completion with an open house, inviting family members and community residents to tour the updated space.
“We were very excited to see our residents’ family members and members from the community attend our open house,” said recreation workers Tracey Howe and Ashley LeFranc. “The residents really enjoyed seeing everyone.”
Following tours, visitors gathered in the dining room for coffee and conversation with residents.
Each mural was sponsored through a $250 “adoption” fee, which covered materials, labour and installation, including travel costs. Additional donations to the recreation department funded protective plastic coverings for the doors.
Murals were selected through a mix of personal contributions and staff input. Some were purchased by residents, families and local organizations, while others were donated in memory of former residents. Remaining designs were chosen by recreation staff in consultation with nursing staff.
Organizers said community support exceeded expectations, allowing murals to be installed not only on resident doors but also throughout hallways and shared spaces, including the hair salon and bathtub room. Decorative street signs were also added to help identify different corridors.
“The residents loved their new doors and enjoyed watching the doors be completed,” Howe and LeFranc said. “It has really brightened up our hallways.”
With the project complete, staff are already planning additional upgrades. Upcoming efforts include painting hallways and common areas, as well as spring landscaping improvements tied to the facility’s annual “Adopt a Planter” fundraiser.