Local and foreign dignitaries attend the grand opening of the Complex January 30, 1994 was the Grand and Formal Opening of the new Adelaide and Frances Memorial Complex for the Elderly, a charitable organization owned and manage by local businessman Mr. Augustus Justin.
The extension of the home is a welcome addition since comfortable and modern facilities for the elderly is still a rarity in St. Lucia today. The design of the building creates a homely comfortable and friendly atmosphere. Mindful of the need for special care for the elderly, the design pays special attention and provides facilities that take into consideration, degrees of feebleness, infirmity and mobility of the elderly. It encourages social contact but at the same time seeks to preserve individual privacy.
The present home consists of single and double bedrooms, kitchen and laundry facilities, large verandah and communal living and dining rooms.The Home consist of many more rooms for the residents. It accommodates very large verandahs for fresh air and exercise, terraces, an Atrium, social areas, TV rooms and a chapel. An attractive covered walkway links the two buildings.
Special attention is paid to the design of stairs which are built to accommodate wheel chairs. The corridors are very wide with hand rails on either side as well as very wide doors designed so that in cases of emergency a stretcher can be comfortably accommodated.
Much attention is paid to fire hazards. Thus, fire exits and extinguishers are strategically placed.