Introduction
Banfield Pavilion, located at 2785 Ash Street in Vancouver, is a long-term care facility situated within the Vancouver General Hospital campus. The surrounding neighbourhood is an urban area that provides residents with access to medical services, public transportation, and various city amenities.
Opened in 1972, the facility is operated by Vancouver Coastal Health, a health authority responsible for providing public health services in the region.
Banfield Pavilion 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 Banfield Pavilion is 24 days.
Contracted Services
Professional nursing services and non-regulated services such as care aides are managed internally by Banfield Pavilion rather than through contracted arrangements.
Food services are provided by the operator, and meals are not prepared or cooked on-site. This arrangement means that meals are likely prepared off-site and delivered to Banfield Pavilion.
Housekeeping services and plant/building maintenance are managed within Banfield Pavilion.
Beds
Banfield Pavilion has a total of 132 beds, all of which are publicly funded.
The room configuration consists of 19 single-occupancy rooms, 20 double-occupancy rooms, and 24 rooms with other occupancy arrangements, which may include triple or quadruple occupancy. This provides a variety of accommodation options for residents.
Resident Fees
Monthly resident fees do not include cable, telephone, or internet services. Residents will need to arrange and cover the costs for these services independently, which may involve additional planning and expenses to stay connected and access entertainment.
No additional extra fees are indicated.
Licensing & Incidents
In the 2022/23 period, there were four licensing complaints reported, none of which were substantiated.
Reported incidents during this period included expected deaths (45), unexpected illnesses (37), aggressive behaviour (18), falls with injury or adverse events (9), other clinical incidents (4), other injuries (3), missing or wandering persons (2), abuse or neglect (1), and other service delivery incidents (1). These figures reflect common challenges in long-term care settings related to resident health and safety.
There were four licensing infractions noted, categorized as records and reporting (2), policies and procedures (1), and care and supervision (1). These infractions highlight areas where Banfield Pavilion may focus on improving compliance and operational practices.
Resident Profile & Quality Indicators
The average age of residents is 80 years, with 52.6% being female and 43.3% aged 85 years or older. The average length of stay is approximately 2.1 years.
Approximately 22.6% of residents are diagnosed with depression, and 43.7% are receiving depression medication. Additionally, 27.5% of residents are taking antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis, and 5.6% exhibit physically abusive behaviour. These statistics underscore the importance of mental health support and careful medication management within Banfield Pavilion.
Residents with dementia, ranging from mild to severe, make up 42.4% of the population, while 23.0% have severe cognitive impairment, including severe dementia. This suggests a significant need for specialized cognitive care and support services.
Approximately 59.7% of residents are taking nine or more medications, and 2.0% have had four or more emergency room visits. These figures highlight the complexity of managing multiple health conditions and the necessity for coordinated healthcare services.
Over half of the residents (53.9%) use wheelchairs, and 42.4% are dependent in activities of daily living. Additionally, 4.2% have experienced a worsened pressure ulcer. These indicators reflect the need for mobility assistance, personal care support, and effective pressure ulcer prevention strategies.
Falls in the last 30 days were reported for 8.1% of residents, and 4.7% are subjected to daily physical restraints. These statistics emphasize the importance of fall prevention measures and careful consideration of restraint use within Banfield Pavilion.
Vaccination Coverage
In the 2022/23 period, 74.4% of residents were vaccinated for influenza, and 80.0% were vaccinated for COVID-19.
Among health care workers at Banfield Pavilion, 31.9% were vaccinated for influenza.