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
The Lady Minto ECU shares a building with a 20 bed Acute Care Unit and includes a multi-function lounge with a well-equipped kitchen, fireplace, piano, large-screen television and tables for dining and for games. There is a patio/garden area immediately outside the lounge.
Building Amenities
Visiting services include: hairdresser, dental hygienist, podiatrist and church services.
Neighbourhood/Community Amenities
Salt Spring Island has a thriving artistic community. Geographically, the ECU is somewhat removed from the town of Ganges, although there is a small shopping area with grocery store, drugstore, thrift store and restaurants 2 blocks from the hospital.
Accreditation Status
Last accreditated in 2004.
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
We believe that each resident should be encouraged and helped to attain the highest level of ability and self-care that is possible for him/her to achieve.
We believe that resident participation in activities assists them in maintaining social, physical, psychological, cognitive and spiritual wellbeing.
We accept each resident as an individual and strive to reflect this on care plans.
We recognize the value of a cooperative group effort, including residents, families, staff and volunteers.
We strive for a safe, homelike environment to which the resident and family feel a sense of belonging.
The environment on the unit will promote sharing and pursuing knowledge related to the continuing care of the elderly.
As members of the palliative care team at Lady Minto Hospital, all Residential Care staff participate in a palliative approach to end of life care.
Is Accommodation Private or Shared?
Shared
Type of Accommodation
Units are 2-beds and 4-beds. There is one single room with an outside patio area; this room is used for palliative care.
All rooms in the ECU area have ceiling lifts.
2 of the beds are situated on the Acute Care Unit.
Cost
Residents pay up to 80% of their after tax income which covers the cost of food and accommodation.
Special Recreational Opportunities
There is combination lounge/dining area. An Activity Coordinator works weekdays 9-5 and organizes social and recreational activities, including bus outings to various spots on the island.
A Physiotherapist and part-time Physio Aide work on both Extended and Acute Care. The role of Physio on Extended Care is focused on maintaining levels of activity.
Accessibility
The facility is fully wheelchair accessible.
Motorized Scooter Policy
Scooters are primarily kept to outdoor use. This can be discussed on a case by case basis.
Pet Policy
Pet visitation occurs by prior arrangement.
Smoking Policy
There is no smoking anywhere on the hospital property.
Safety/Security Features
This is not a locked unit. There are simple gates to discourage wandering, but it is not a secure unit.