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: 0
Building Description
The Nanaimo Travellers Lodge is a 2-storey wood frame building located at the corner of Nelson Street and Boundary Avenue, within a block of the Hospital. The Lodge is approximately 41,000 square feet and is located on 1.8 acres. Each of the secure units have their own secure garden as does the main building. A soothing water falls adds an interesting dimension to the outdoor garden of the main building.
Building Amenities
Nanaimo Travellers Lodge was built in 1964 with renovations in 1978 and as recently as 2000. The oldest and newest wings of the building are secure units of 14 and 12 beds respectively. Residents who reside in the Main Building can freely move throughout the building. All rooms are private and all have a 2-piece bathroom with the exception of the newest 12 rooms that have a 3-piece bathroom.
Neighbourhood/Community Amenities
The Lodge is located one block away from the Nanaimo General Regional Hospital. There are 2 bus stops adjacent to the Lodge. The Lodge is located within walking distance of apartment building and assisted living.
Language, Culture or Religious Affiliation
We aim to meet the individual needs of all of our Residents and treat all with respect and dignity.
Accreditation Status
The Nanaimo Travellers Lodge has been accredited since 1990. The most recent survey was conducted in May 2009. The Lodge was awarded “Accreditation with Condition (Report)”. Our next accreditation survey is tentatively scheduled for May 2012.
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
The Nanaimo Travellers Lodge focuses exclusively on providing care to dementia sufferers. Our care philosophy is person-centered and we are moving towards the Eden Alternative philosophy of care.
Is Accommodation Private or Shared?
Private
Type of Accommodation
Each resident room is private. All rooms contain a private 2-piece bath with the exception of the newest construction that contains a 3-piece bath. Limited ceiling lifts are available; most lifting, if needed, is done by floor lifts.
Cost
Residents pay up to 80% of their after-tax income which covers the cost of food and accommodation.
Special Recreational Opportunities
Our aim to enrich the lives of the individuals who reside with us by introducing variety and spontaneity. To this end, we have resident pets, encourage intergenerational visits by children attending day care, and encourage volunteers.
Accessibility
Wheelchair friendly
Motorized Scooter Policy
Not permitted due to corridors not being wide enough to accommodate and, with the exception of the rooms opened in 2000, the resident rooms are too small to accommodate scooters.
Pet Policy
Visiting pets are encouraged, provided they are vaccinated, well-behaved, dogs are kept on a leash, and the owner cleans up if there are accidents. The Lodge has resident cats, birds, and fish.
Smoking Policy
Smoking is only permitted outside the building and only if the smoker is considered safe. Smoking materials are kept at the nursing station. Smoking is not permitted within the building.
Safety/Security Features
All exits and stairwells and some corridors are secured by magnetic locks. There is an emergency generator to provide electrical power in the event of a disruption. The building has smoke and heat detectors throughout. The building is fully sprinklered. The building is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. All resident spaces are equipped with “nurse call” system.
Facility-Specific Restrictions
Admitting diagnosis must include a diagnosis of dementia.