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: 31
Private-Pay Units: 0
Building Description
Built by the Chinese Canadian Community and opened in January 1982, this building replaced The Chinese Hospital which had operated on the same site since 1899. We are located in the heart of Chinatown at Herald Street and Government Street.
Building Amenities
Features a large spacious lounge on the 1st floor, and a lounge on each resident floor. There is a lovely garden that is used weather permitting.
Neighbourhood/Community Amenities
Located in the heart of Chinatown, the Centre draws on the community's rich culture, unique foods, activities and social programs.
Language, Culture or Religious Affiliation
Chinese languages and English are spoken. Chinese foods, activities and care are provided in a culturally sensitive way. Residents are free to live life, worship and make health care choices within their cultural philosophies and beliefs.
Accreditation Status
Accreditation is an external peer review process to assess and improve the services health care organizations provide to their patients and clients, based on standards of excellence set by Accreditation Canada. For more information, visit here: http://www.accreditation.ca/en/default.aspx.
Is Accommodation Private or Shared?
29 Private Beds with Bathrooms
1 Semi-Private Bed with Bathroom
Type of Accommodation
29 Private Beds with Bathrooms
1 Semi-Private Bed with Bathroom
Cost
Residents pay up to 80%of their after tax income which covers the cost of food and accommodation.
Special Recreational Opportunities
Bus rides, bowling, mah jong, exercise programs
Accessibility
6 wheelchair-accesible rooms
Pet Policy
Yes
Smoking Policy
Yes
Safety/Security Features
Secured facility, access code needed to enter and exit building. All external doors are secured. Video surveillance.