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Highgate Lodge

Location: Victoria
Operator: Highgate Lodge Inc.
Address:  1538 Cedar Hill X Rd, Victoria, BC  V8P 2P1
Phone:     250-472-0077

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Contact

Access to subsidized assisted living units is through a Home Health Assessment For more information on subsidized units, contact the Home Health Office nearest you. Please do not contact the Operator directly regarding subsidized units.  For information on market units, please refer to the Seniors Housing Directory of BC.

Capacity

    • Publicly Subsidized Units: 5
    • Private-Pay Units: 49

Building Description

Attractive 4-storey building, modernly built in 2002 with all amenities.

Building Amenities

54 suites, 3 sunrooms, T.V. lounge, private dining room, guest suite, library, wood working shop, activity rooms, billiards, shuffleboard and exercise room, beauty/barber salon, gazebo and gardens, computer station, complimentary laundry rooms, secure underground parking and private storage lockers.

Each floor has a bright lounge area with views to Mt. Tolmie. Level rear entrance for guest parking and tenant use with paved perimeter walking path.

Neighbourhood /Community Amenities

Well situated in the Cedar Hill area, close to grocery stores, pharmacy, doctor and dentist offices, restaurants, postal office, shopping, bus stops.

Philosophy of Care

We assist residents in keeping their independence.  We provide a safe, homelike community to protect their privacy and foster individuality by allowing them personal freedom to make choices.  We encourage their independence and preserve their dignity.

Type of Accommodation

    • 11 Studio
    • 41 One-Bedroom
    • 2 One-Bedroom + Den
    • All suites have a kitchenette
    • Spacious bathrooms with grab bars

Cost

Residents pay 70% of their after-tax income which covers: 1) monthly rental accommodation; 2) hospitality services: two meals and two snacks daily, weekly housekeeping, laundry, etc.; 3) personal care; and 4) on-site emergency response system.  Residents on income assistance pay a flat rate.   Items not included as a part of the monthly fee include: telephone, cable, hydro, personal laundry, household and toiletry supplies, medications, personal care products and insurance.

Special Recreational Opportunities

    • Musical entertainment
    • Singalongs
    • Bell choir, Bingo
    • Cards & Games
    • Exercise Classes
    • Shopping and Casino Trips
    • Craft Classes
    • Movie Nights
    • Speakers
    • Current Affairs Program 

We celebrate all special holidays.  

Theme nights are presented throughout the year, (i.e. Robbie Burns Night, Chinese New Year, British Night, Greek Night, East Indian Night etc).

Accessibility

    • Wheelchair and walker accessible

Motorized Scooter Policy

    • Outside use only, scooter parking available in our secure underground parking area

Pet Policy

    • No pets

Smoking Policy

    • No Smoking

Safety/Security Features

    • 24-Hour Staffing
    • 24-Hour Emergency Alert
    • 5pm – 7am locked, secured entrance 
    • Camera monitoring in common areas and entrances/exits 

Facility-Specific Restrictions

    • Tenants must be 55+ years of age
    • Single occupancy

Visiting Information

We have a controlled entry from 5 PM to 7 AM when the doors are locked. Visitors may gain entry by pushing the Reception button at the door. During daytime hours 7 AM to 5 PM doors are open. All visitors must sign in and out at the reception desk.