Introduction
Berkley Care Centre is located at 2444 Burr Place in the Seymour neighborhood of North Vancouver. This long-term care facility is situated near Maplewood Farm and Lynn Canyon Park, providing residents with access to green spaces and nature trails within a short distance from the property.
The facility opened in 1998 and is operated by Vancouver Coastal Health, a public health authority.
Berkley Care Centre is not co-located with an assisted living residence.
The average wait time for admission is approximately two months.
Contracted Services
Berkley Care Centre does not use contracted services for professional nursing services, non-regulated care aides, housekeeping services, or building maintenance.
Food services are provided by the operator, and all meals are prepared and cooked on-site. This approach ensures that food preparation is managed internally, allowing for more flexibility in meal planning and adaptation to resident preferences.
Beds
The facility has a total of 189 beds, all of which are publicly funded.
Of the rooms, 91% are single-occupancy, while 9% are double-occupancy.
Resident Fees
Cable, telephone, and internet services are not included in the monthly resident fees. Residents must arrange these services independently if desired. An additional clothing labeling fee is listed among the extra charges.
Licensing & Incidents
Berkley Care Centre reported one licensing complaint, which was substantiated.
The facility recorded 51 expected deaths, 20 falls with injury, 11 cases of unexpected illness, and two disease outbreaks. Ten incidents of aggressive behavior were also reported. These incidents highlight areas where safety and health management are of critical importance.
There were four licensing infractions at Berkley Care Centre. These included one infraction related to nutrition and food services, one for physical facilities and equipment, one for care and supervision, and one for records and reporting. Families and caregivers should regularly communicate with the facility staff and participate in family councils to stay informed and address any concerns regarding the facility’s licensing status.
Resident Profile & Quality Indicators
The average age of residents at Berkley Care Centre is 82, with 54% of the population being female and 51% aged 85 or older. The average length of stay is approximately three years.
Nearly 29% of residents have been diagnosed with depression, and 67% receive depression medication. Forty-four percent of residents take antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis, and 14% exhibit physically abusive behavior. These statistics indicate a significant presence of mental health and behavioral challenges among the resident population.
Seventy percent of residents have dementia, and 59% experience severe cognitive impairment, including severe dementia. This reflects the facility’s focus on serving residents with cognitive decline.
Fifty-six percent of residents take nine or more medications, suggesting that the facility manages a population with complex medical needs. Less than 1% of residents have had four or more emergency room visits.
Fifty-two percent of residents use wheelchairs, and 49% are dependent on assistance for activities of daily living. The percentage of residents with worsened pressure ulcers stands at 3%.
Twelve percent of residents have experienced falls in the last 30 days, and 22% of residents are subjected to daily physical restraints. These figures emphasize the need for fall prevention strategies and careful assessment of restraint use.
Vaccination Coverage
Ninety-three percent of residents at Berkley Care Centre have been vaccinated for influenza, while 81% have received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Fifty-two percent of health care workers have been vaccinated for influenza.