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: 90
Private-Pay Units: 46
Building Description
Comox Valley Seniors Village has 136 residential care suites/beds. It is in a brand new facility that opened in the Spring of 2009 as part of this Retirement Concepts campus of care. The building is resort like in appeal and offers the best services to its residents. The residential care wing also offers respite care for stays of 2 weeks or more upon availability.
To ensure intimate, home-like surroundings, each mini-community has 15 rooms and its own dining area. Rooms are tastefully decorated in soft colours with comfortable furnishings. Residents are encouraged to bring familiar belongings and decorations to create an atmosphere that is familiar to them and to their families.
Building Amenities
Beautifully appointed, furnished private rooms, each with 2 piece ensuite
- Dietitian-planned meals (three meals daily plus snacks)
- Specialized bathing facilities in each mini-community
- Lounges and outdoor areas
- In-community hair dresser
Neighbourhood/Community Amenities
This Campus of Care, located in the beautiful Comox Valley is located near downtown Courtenay as well as other shopping centres and services. Comox Valley Seniors Village, opening in spring of 2009 is a complete Campus of Care with Independent/Assisted Living and Residential Care facilities. Casa Loma, well known to long time residents of the area, sits on an adjoining property and has 125 Independent/Assisted Living Suites. the Campus of Care model allows residents to 'age in place', and this is an ideal situation for couples who are able to remain in the same facility as their care needs change.
Accreditation
Accredited Facility.
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.
Philosophy of Care
“At Retirement Concepts it is our mission to improve the quality of life for seniors. We strive to fulfill our mission by providing seniors with elegant, comfortable surroundings and by giving them a choice of services and programs to suit their lifestyle. Throughout the delivery of our service, we have a strong customer service orientation and aim to offer superior value. At Retirement Concepts, we are equally committed to our customers and our staff. We provide a great work environment and treat each other with respect and dignity. We invest in the recruitment, training and retention of a quality workforce and invite active staff participation in decision-making.
At Retirement Concepts we believe in contributing positively to our communities. We strive to work honestly and effectively with all constituents of our communities and embrace diversity as an essential component to the way we do business. We believe that only in serving others well, can we service ourselves well.”
Is Accommodation Private or Shared?
Private
Type of Accommodation
90 funded, 46 Private rooms. All rooms have a two piece bathroom ensuite. Some bathrooms are also fitted with a private shower. Special whirlpool bathing facilities are available.
Cost
Residents pay up to 80%of their after tax income which covers the cost of food and accommodation.
Special Recreational Opportunities
A variety of recreation and leisure activities to enhance quality of life, encourage independence and maintain choice.
Accessibility
Motorized Scooter Policy:
Outside use only. Electric wheel chair permitted inside.