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: 100
Private-Pay Units: 0
Building Description
Built in 2001, Yucalta Lodge is located centrally on Second Avenue in Campbell River. It is a one floor building designed in the spirit of the many fishing lodges in the surrounding north Vancouver Island area. While the building is large, it is designed in a way that residents are part of smaller groups that are more home-like. The outside grounds and outdoor inner courtyards are all flat and wheelchair accessible.
Building Amenities
The building has a main lounge that hosts many special events throughout the year. It also contains a general store, library and hairdresser. Each cottage has its own outdoor courtyard for resident and family use. There is also a movie room that can be booked by families for special events.
Neighbourhood/Community Amenities
Yucalta Lodge is located right next door to Campbell River Hospital and nearby Alder and Hillside Medical Clinics for ease of access to outside medical services. There are several shops and cafes within walking distance as well.
Language, Culture or Religious Affiliation
Please speak with our staff and we will make all possible efforts to accommodate your language, religious and cultural preferences.
Accreditation Status
Accreditation takes place as an Island wide process for VIHA and our next Accreditation survey will take place in April 2011.
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
Yucalta Lodge solely exists as a community within a community dedicated to provide quality care in a home-like atmosphere that recognizes and respects the dignity and uniqueness of each resident.
Is Accommodation Private or Shared?
Private
Type of Accommodation
Yucalta has a total of 100 single rooms, each with its own bathroom and shower, in three different cottages including three respite beds for short stays. Each cottage has two households. One cottage has been designed to specifically meet the needs of residents with dementia. Residents are assigned to cottages according to the care they require and bed availability.
Cost
Residents pay up to 80% of their after-tax income which covers the cost of food and accommodation.
Special Recreational Opportunities
Yucalta Lodge provides many different types of group and individual activities. Utilizing dedicated recreational staff and volunteer resources. Yucalta Lodge designs programs to meet the cognitive, physical, social, cultural and spiritual and entertainment needs of all residents. We have a fully accessible van with a lift and take residents on many outings outside of the facility throughout the year.
Accessibility
Yucalta Lodge is entirely wheelchair accessible, all rooms are on the ground floor and there are no stairs or elevators.
Motorized Scooter Policy
We have outdoor parking available for motorized scooters, however they cannot be operated inside the facility.
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed to visit residents for short lengths of time in the facility. However they must first be approved by facility staff and must always be on a leash while in Yucalta Lodge.
Smoking Policy
All Yucalta Lodge property is designated as a smoke-free environment except a designated outdoor smoking area in the Woodland Cottage courtyard for resident use only.
Safety/Security Features
The building is secured by a system of magnetic locks applied to fire exits 24 hours per day along with a sprinkler system. The front door is accessible during the day and locked after hours requiring to visitors to ring the doorbell for entry.
Any Other Amenities
There are two lift accessible specialized tubs. We also have specialized exercise equipment available for resident use under the supervision of our Therapy Services department.