Introduction
Belvedere Care Centre is located at 739 Alderson Avenue in Coquitlam, in a residential neighborhood near Mackin Park and Blue Mountain Park, offering green spaces for outdoor relaxation and visits from families.
The facility opened in 2006 and is operated by Belvedere Seniors Living, a for-profit organization.
Belvedere Care Centre is co-located with an assisted living residence.
The average wait time for admission is approximately four months.
Contracted Services
Belvedere Care Centre does not use contracted services for professional nursing or non-regulated services such as care aides. Housekeeping services and building maintenance are not contracted out.
Food services at the facility are provided by an outside contractor, with meals being prepared and cooked on-site.
Beds
Belvedere Care Centre has a total of 152 beds, of which 74 are publicly funded.
Room configurations include 88% single-occupancy rooms and 6% double-occupancy rooms.
Resident Fees
Monthly fees do not include cable, telephone, or internet services. These services must be arranged separately by residents or their families. Additional fees include a clothing labeling service.
Licensing & Incidents
The facility recorded one licensing complaint, which was not substantiated.
Incidents include 28 expected deaths, 12 cases of unexpected illness, three falls with injury, and one incident of aggressive behavior. Families and caregivers are encouraged to monitor care plans and engage with staff to ensure proper safety and care standards are followed.
Three licensing infractions were found during inspections, relating to staffing (2) and records and reporting (1). Families can stay informed by attending family council meetings and discussing care concerns with the operations manager or resident services manager.
Resident Profile & Quality Indicators
The average age of residents at Belvedere Care Centre is 87, with 67% of the population being female and 66% over the age of 85. The average length of stay is approximately two years.
Around 32% of residents have been diagnosed with depression, and 46% receive medication for this condition. About 18% of residents are prescribed antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis, and 9% have exhibited physically abusive behavior. These indicators highlight the need for close behavioral monitoring and appropriate medication management.
Dementia affects 55% of residents, and 21% experience severe cognitive impairment. These figures reflect the prevalence of cognitive impairments and the need for specialized care.
Approximately 30% of residents take nine or more medications, and there is no data available regarding the number of residents with four or more emergency room visits.
More than 57% of residents use wheelchairs, and 39% are dependent on assistance for activities of daily living. Additionally, 1% of residents have experienced worsened pressure ulcers, emphasizing the need for proper mobility assistance and skin care.
In the last 30 days, 12% of residents have experienced falls, and 4% have been subjected to daily physical restraints. Families should remain attentive to fall prevention efforts and physical restraint protocols.
Vaccination Coverage
Belvedere Care Centre has a 91% vaccination rate for influenza among residents and a 93% COVID-19 vaccination rate.
For health care workers, the influenza vaccination rate is 47%.