Introduction
Brookside Lodge is located at 19550 Fraser Highway in Surrey, nestled within a residential neighborhood. The facility is surrounded by local parks, including Green Timbers Urban Forest Park, which offers a serene outdoor environment for residents and their families.
The facility opened in 2009 and is operated by Sienna Senior Living Inc., a for-profit organization. Brookside Lodge is a long-term care facility, accredited with exemplary status, and adheres to the Community Care and Assisted Living Act.
Brookside Lodge is not co-located with an assisted living residence.
The average wait time for admission to Brookside Lodge is approximately three months.
Contracted Services
The facility does not use contracted services for professional nursing or non-regulated care aide services. Housekeeping and building maintenance services are also provided internally.
Food services at Brookside Lodge are managed by the operator, and meals are prepared and cooked on-site.
Beds
Brookside Lodge has a total of 116 beds, of which 102 are publicly funded. Approximately 91% of rooms are single occupancy, while 4% are double occupancy.
Resident Fees
Monthly services for cable and telephone are not included in the resident fees, but internet service is provided. Residents may opt to arrange for cable and telephone services independently. Additional fees for services such as hairdressing and foot care are also indicated.
Licensing & Incidents
Brookside Lodge received two licensing complaints, none of which were substantiated.
The facility reported 68 incidents of unexpected illness (59 per 100 beds), followed by 29 expected deaths (25 per 100 beds), 16 falls with injury (14 per 100 beds), and four incidents of other injuries (3 per 100 beds). Families and caregivers may wish to regularly engage with staff to ensure ongoing communication regarding care protocols and safety.
The facility underwent six inspections, with no licensing infractions reported during the period.
Resident Profile & Quality Indicators
The average age of residents at Brookside Lodge is 78 years, with 59% of the population being female. Approximately 34% of residents are 85 years or older, while the average length of stay is about 3.3 years.
Around 23% of residents have been diagnosed with depression, and 51% receive depression medication. About 20% of residents take antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis, while 10% have exhibited physically abusive behavior.
Approximately 67% of residents have dementia, with 15% experiencing severe cognitive impairment. Care for residents with cognitive challenges is a significant component of the services provided.
Nearly 50% of residents are taking nine or more medications. Falls in the last 30 days were reported for 15% of residents, while 13% of residents are subject to daily physical restraints. The facility reports that 53% of residents use wheelchairs, and 24% are dependent on assistance for daily activities. Around 2% of residents have experienced worsened pressure ulcers.
Vaccination Coverage
At Brookside Lodge, 68% of residents have been vaccinated for COVID-19, while 63% have received the influenza vaccine.
Among healthcare workers, 24% have been vaccinated for influenza.