Description

Jesken Aerie, "Golden Eagle Nest", is a project of the well-established M'akola Housing Society, an experienced operator of family housing on Vancouver Island. It is a newly constructed (2005) four storey building in the heart of the Langford community. Built to ILBC standards, this modern accessible building features a West Coast Aboriginal theme and will provide housing and services to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal tenants.

The building is located on a major bus route and is adjacent to shopping, a health clinic and numerous services. The supports and services offered will be developed to support a multicultural community and special features will acknowledge the preferences of historical significance to West Coast Native Elders. There is no age restriction/minimum in this building.

Indoor Features

The building features an outdoor heated patio with barbeque, main floor dining, activity/craft room, common computer area and theatre room.

Unit Features

• 55 one-bedroom suites.
• 5 two-bedroom suites designated for persons with family support members living on site.
• In-suite scooter and storage space.

Emergency Response

• Pendant-style personal alarm system.
• 24 hour on-site emergency response.

Environmental Considerations

• Manual wheelchair/power wheelchair and scooter use throughout building.

Cost

• Residents pay 70% of their after-tax income for the full package of services.
• Residents under age 65 receiving income assistance pay a pre-determined set rate.
• Residents with higher incomes pay up to a maximum amount based on comparative private services.
• This setting is funded by Independent Living BC.

Exit Criteria

• If an individual experiences a permanent decline in their health condition, a significant increase in care needs, or an inability to make decisions on their own behalf that cannot be reversed, a move from Assisted Living to a more appropriate setting will be necessary
• A VIHA Home and Community Care Case Manager will assist with this process as required.