Introduction
Braddan Private Hospital, located at 2450 West 2nd Ave in Vancouver, is a long-term care facility situated in a residential neighbourhood close to the city’s amenities. The area offers a blend of urban conveniences and a quiet environment conducive to senior living.
Established in 1979, the facility is operated by The Care Group BC, a for-profit organization specializing in senior care services.
The hospital is not co-located with an assisted living residence; it exclusively provides long-term care services.
The average wait time for admission to Braddan Private Hospital is approximately one month.
Contracted Services
Professional nursing services are provided at Braddan Private Hospital, ensuring residents have access to qualified medical care. Non-regulated services, such as care aides, are not offered through contracted arrangements.
Food services are provided by the operator, with all meals prepared and cooked on-site. This arrangement allows Braddan Private Hospital to manage dietary needs directly and maintain control over meal quality and nutrition.
Housekeeping services are not provided through external contracts, while plant and building maintenance services are contracted, indicating these services are managed by specialized external providers.
Beds
Braddan Private Hospital has a total of 62 beds, all of which are publicly funded.
The room configuration includes 22 single-occupancy rooms and 20 double-occupancy rooms, equating to approximately 52% single occupancy and 48% double occupancy. This offers residents options for private or shared accommodations.
Resident Fees
Monthly resident fees do not include cable, telephone, or internet services. Residents are responsible for arranging and covering the costs of these services, which may require additional planning and expenses to stay connected and access entertainment.
Additional fees are indicated for services such as hairdressing and foot care.
Licensing & Incidents
In the 2022/23 period, there were no licensing complaints reported at Braddan Private Hospital.
Reported incidents included expected deaths (10), and singular instances of abuse or neglect (1), falls with injury or adverse events (1), aggressive behaviour (1), and unexpected death (1). These figures reflect the health and safety challenges inherent in long-term care settings.
There were two licensing infractions noted during the same period, categorized under physical facility, equipment and furnishings (1) and care and supervision (1). These infractions suggest areas where Braddan Private Hospital may focus on improving compliance and operational practices.
Resident Profile & Quality Indicators
The average age of residents is 86 years, with 79.8% being female and 57.5% aged 85 years or older. The average length of stay is approximately 3.1 years.
Approximately 6.3% of residents are diagnosed with depression, and 27.8% are receiving depression medication. Additionally, 29.9% of residents are taking antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis, and 5.9% exhibit physically abusive behaviour. These statistics highlight the importance of mental health support and careful medication management within Braddan Private Hospital.
Residents with dementia, ranging from mild to severe, make up 59.1% of the population, while 13.1% have severe cognitive impairment, including severe dementia. This indicates a need for specialized cognitive care and support services.
About 40.9% of residents are taking nine or more medications, and 1.2% have had four or more emergency room visits. These figures underscore the complexity of managing multiple health conditions among residents.
A significant portion of residents (62.4%) use wheelchairs, and 16.5% are dependent in activities of daily living. There were no reported cases of residents with a worsened pressure ulcer, reflecting aspects of mobility assistance and personal care requirements.
Falls in the last 30 days were reported for 8.6% of residents, and 2.4% are subjected to daily physical restraints. These statistics emphasize the importance of fall prevention measures and careful consideration of restraint use within Braddan Private Hospital.
Vaccination Coverage
In the 2022/23 period, 93.4% of residents were vaccinated for influenza, and 68.0% were vaccinated for COVID-19.
Among health care workers at Braddan Private Hospital, 56.3% were vaccinated for influenza.