Contact
Access to subsidized residential care is coordinated by Health Authority staff. For more information on subsidized residential care, contact the Home Health Office nearest you. Please do not contact the Operator directly regarding subsidized residential care. For information on private residential care, please refer to the Seniors Housing Directory of BC.
Capacity
Publicly Subsidized Units: 52
Private-Pay Units: 4
Building Description
This two storey building, northwest of downtown Duncan, was built in 2000 and is one of the 17 Retirement Communities of Park Place Seniors Living. It has a secure front courtyard and garden area.
Building Amenities
Dining rooms on each floor which double as recreation halls. One small activity room on each floor. No library but lots of books are available to the residents. Hair salon staffed one day a week.
Neighbourhood/Community Amenities
Quiet residential area with hospital close by.
Accreditation Status
Accreditation 2011-2014.
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Philosophy of Care
Resident - centered care, by providing enriched life experiences for seniors through innovation and creativity.
Is Accommodation Private or Shared?
Both
Type of Accommodation
- 6 rooms are shared with 2 people and 1 bathroom
- 44 rooms are private with own bathroom
Cost
Residents pay up to 80% of their after-tax income which covers the cost of food and accommodation.
Special Recreational Opportunities
- Music programs
- Movie night
- Gardening programs
- Weekly Church service
- Baking programs
- Story Telling
- Bingo
- Bus trips
- Pet visits
- Exercise / physical therapy programs
Accessibility
Wheelchairs and walkers
Motorized Scooter Policy
No scooters
Pet Policy
Families are welcome to bring pets for a supervised visit, plus pet therapy program. No “live-in” pets
Smoking Policy
Non-smoking
Safety/Security Features
Locked front gate
Any Other Amenities
- Foot Care Nurse
- Hairdresser
- Dental Hygienist
- Occupational Therapist
Visiting Information
Note: Provincial policy requires all visitors to be informed: "Violence, foul language and abusive behaviours are not acceptable. Verbal threats or acts of violence will not be tolerated and may result in removal from this facility and/or prosecution."