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Nigel House


Location:
  Victoria
Operator:  Broadmead Care Society
Address:   846 Nigel Avenue, Victoria, BC  V8X 4E5
Phone:     250-475-2050

Nigel House - exterior   Nigel House Interior Photo

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: 25
Private-Pay Units: 0

Building Description

Built in 1976, Nigel House is a two story building with a private courtyard, located across from Saanich Plaza and close to the new Uptown Centre.

Building Amenities

Air conditioned lounge with media opportunities, communal dining room and activity room, outdoor courtyard and some rooms have private patios or balconies.

Neighbourhood/Community Amenities

Close to urban shopping and community centres, close to disability access to Lockside trail, central to handyDART services

Language, Culture or Religious Affiliation

English is the common language and there are no particular affiliations.

Accreditation Status

Full Accreditation with Accreditation Canada.

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Is Accommodation Private or Shared?

Both

Type of Accommodation

16 private rooms with private bathrooms. Each bathroom has a toilet, sink and shower designed for people with disabilities.

3 double rooms with a shared bathroom. The double rooms are generous in size with privacy dividers and curtains. Each bathroom has a toilet, sink and shower designed for people with disabilities.

Cost

Residents pay up to 80% of their after-tax income which covers the cost of food and accommodation.

Special Recreational Opportunities

Nigel Services has a recreation therapist who designs individual and group activities to meet the unique needs of the residents that live at Nigel.  We have in-house and community events offered weekly and special events offered monthly.

Accessibility

Nigel is designed to meet the needs of people with physical disabilities. All rooms, washrooms and courtyards are designed to be accessible by people with disabilities.

Motorized Scooter Policy

Nigel accepts motorized scooters and power mobility in the building.

Pet Policy

Nigel has resident pet guidelines outlined in the resident handbook. See attached guidelines excerpted from resident hand book.

Smoking Policy

Nigel is a non-smoking building. Residents that wish to smoke outside the building are required to follow the Nigel Smoking Guidelines.

Safety/Security Features

Nigel is not a secured facility.  Doors are locked and unlocked according to procedures.

Facility-Specific Restrictions

People admitted to Nigel Services must be between 19 and 55 years of age with the primary disability being physical.  Residents need to be self determining and understand risk. Residents must be assessed and qualify for Long Term Care.