Introduction
Adanac Park Lodge, located at 851 Boundary Road in Vancouver, is a long-term care facility situated in a residential area. The neighbourhood offers a quiet environment with access to the city’s amenities, providing a comfortable setting for its residents.
Opened in 2000, the facility is operated by the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCHA), a health authority organization responsible for delivering public health services in the region.
Adanac Park Lodge is not co-located with an assisted living residence; it exclusively offers long-term care services within its premises.
The average wait time for admission to Adanac Park Lodge is 187 days.
Contracted Services
Adanac Park Lodge does not provide professional nursing services or non-regulated services such as care aides through contracted arrangements.
Food services are provided by the operator, with all meals prepared and cooked on-site. This approach allows Adanac Park Lodge to manage dietary needs directly and maintain control over meal quality and nutritional standards.
Housekeeping services and plant/building maintenance are not provided through contracted services, implying that these services are managed internally by the facility’s staff.
Beds
Adanac Park Lodge has a total of 73 beds, all of which are publicly funded.
The room configuration consists of approximately 95.7% single-occupancy rooms (67 rooms) and 4.3% double-occupancy rooms (3 rooms), offering residents a predominantly private accommodation experience.
Resident Fees
Internet service is included in the monthly resident fees, while cable and telephone services are not included and require separate arrangements. Residents may need to consider additional costs and coordination for these services to stay connected and access entertainment options.
An additional fee may be applied for specialized products as required by individual residents.
Licensing & Incidents
In the 2022/23 period, there were no licensing complaints reported at Adanac Park Lodge.
Adanac Park Lodge recorded several incidents during this period: aggressive behaviour (39), unexpected illness (33), missing or wandering persons (9), expected deaths (4), falls with injury or adverse events (3), other clinical incidents (3), abuse or neglect (2), attempted suicide (2), disease outbreak or occurrence (1), and food or other poisoning (1). These figures highlight areas that may require attention in resident care and safety protocols.
There were 21 licensing infractions noted, categorized as care and supervision (9), policies and procedures (4), records and reporting (4), staffing (1), hygiene and communicable disease control (1), licensing (1), and program (1). These infractions suggest areas where Adanac Park Lodge may focus on improving compliance and operational practices.
Resident Profile & Quality Indicators
The average age of residents is 55 years, with 26.2% being female and 1.3% aged 85 years or older. The average length of stay is approximately 10.4 years.
About 19.8% of residents are diagnosed with depression, and 51.7% are receiving depression medication. Additionally, 75.0% of residents are taking antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis, and 5.4% exhibit physically abusive behaviour. These statistics indicate the necessity for mental health support and careful medication management within Adanac Park Lodge.
Residents with dementia constitute 15.8% of the population, while 4.7% have severe cognitive impairment, including severe dementia. This suggests a need for specialized cognitive care services.
Approximately 66.8% of residents are taking nine or more medications, and 4.8% have had four or more emergency room visits. These figures underscore the complexity of managing multiple health conditions among residents.
About 30.5% of residents use wheelchairs, 22.1% are dependent in activities of daily living, and 1.2% have experienced a worsened pressure ulcer. These indicators reflect the levels of mobility assistance and personal care required.
Falls in the last 30 days were reported for 7.1% of residents, and 3.2% are subjected to daily physical restraints. These statistics emphasize the importance of fall prevention measures and considerations regarding restraint use.
Vaccination Coverage
In the 2022/23 period, 84.9% of residents were vaccinated for influenza, and 85.0% were vaccinated for COVID-19.
Among health care workers at Adanac Park Lodge, 54.8% were vaccinated for influenza.