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: 200
Private-Pay Units: 0
Building Description
Built in 2003, 5 storey building.
Building Amenities
The main floor is the common area or Village Square containing the Village Office, Mount St. Mary Foundation Office, Cloud 9 Salon, Blessed Marie Blondin Chapel, Gift Shop, Library, Community Bathing Spa, and Café.
The four upper floors contain Units, each Unit containing 4 separate Houses. Each House provides accommodation for 12 to 13 residents in private rooms with bathroom and shower facilities, plus one or two double rooms. Each House has it’s own kitchen, dining room and sitting room / sunroom. Each Unit has it’s own bathing spa.
The ground of the site offer beautiful outdoor patio, gardens with heritage trees and fountain, and playing area for children. There is also an outdoor garden on the second floor.
Neighbourhood/Community Amenities
Located in downtown Victoria close to the Inner Harbour, shops, restaurants, amenities and services, across the street from St. Ann’s Academy and Beacon Hill Park.
Language, Culture or Religious Affiliation
Founded by the Sisters of St. Ann, we are a Catholic healthcare organization dedicated to continuing the healing ministry of Jesus by providing compassionate, loving care to adults of all faiths who require long-term support. We are committed to meeting the physical, spiritual, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of all those we serve, in partnership with their families, friends, and other health care providers.
Accreditation Status
Full Three Year Accreditation - December 2009.
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
Mount St. Mary Hospital is a caring community where people who need long-term support can live in a home-like environment that supports their independence, dignity and quality of life.
Is Accommodation Private or Shared?
Both
Type of Accommodation
184 Single rooms with ensuites including shower.
8 Double rooms (to support couples) with a shared ensuite including shower.
Cost
Residents pay up to 80% of their after-tax income which covers the cost of food and accommodation.
Special Recreational Opportunities
A robust Activity and Recreation Program is offered including Bus Outings, Music Therapy, Church Services and Art Group.
Motorized Scooter Policy
Accepted on an individual need basis with conditions.
Pet Policy
Assessed on an individual basis for visiting pets.
Smoking Policy
Accepted on an individual basis with conditions.
Any Other Amenities
Community Bathing Program