Introduction
CareLife Fleetwood is located at 8265 159th Street in the Fleetwood neighborhood of Surrey. The area is residential, offering nearby access to Fleetwood Park, a large green space with trails, gardens, and recreational areas, providing residents and their families with a pleasant outdoor environment for visits.
The facility opened in 2008 and is operated by Fraser Health, a health authority. It provides long-term care services under the Hospital Act.
CareLife Fleetwood is not co-located with an assisted living residence and focuses solely on long-term care services.
The average wait time for admission to the facility is approximately two months.
Contracted Services
Professional nursing services and non-regulated services such as care aides are not contracted, while housekeeping services are provided through contracted arrangements. Building maintenance is handled internally by the facility.
Food services at CareLife Fleetwood are provided by an outside contractor. Meals are primarily prepared and cooked on-site, which may allow for more freshly cooked meals for residents.
Beds
CareLife Fleetwood has a total of 167 beds, all of which are publicly funded. About 87% of the rooms are single occupancy, while 7% are double occupancy.
Resident Fees
Monthly services for cable, telephone, and internet are not included in the resident fees. Residents or their families can arrange for these services independently if desired.
There were no additional extra fees reported for other services.
Licensing & Incidents
The facility received four licensing complaints, of which one was substantiated.
The facility reported 94 incidents of unexpected illness (56 per 100 beds), followed by 27 expected deaths (16 per 100 beds), seven falls with injury (4 per 100 beds), three cases of abuse or neglect (2 per 100 beds), and two incidents of other injuries (1 per 100 beds). Families and caregivers may want to ensure ongoing communication with staff about safety and care protocols.
CareLife Fleetwood underwent 10 inspections, which resulted in three licensing infractions, primarily related to physical facility, equipment, and furnishings. Families and caregivers can monitor the facility’s adherence to regulations and engage in regular discussions with staff to ensure compliance with licensing standards.
Resident Profile & Quality Indicators
The average age of residents at CareLife Fleetwood is 73 years, with 64% of the population being female. Approximately 33% of residents are 85 years or older, and the average length of stay is about 2.9 years.
Around 14% of residents have been diagnosed with depression, with 43% receiving depression medication. Approximately 23% of residents take antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis, while 7% of residents have exhibited physically abusive behavior.
About 48% of residents have dementia, with 40% experiencing severe cognitive impairment. Care for residents with cognitive challenges is significant at the facility.
Approximately 56% of residents are taking nine or more medications. Falls in the last 30 days were reported for 4% of residents, while about 9% of residents are subject to daily physical restraints. The facility reports that 51% of residents use wheelchairs, and 58% are dependent on assistance for daily activities. Around 3% of residents have experienced worsened pressure ulcers.
Vaccination Coverage
At CareLife Fleetwood, 77% of residents have been vaccinated for COVID-19, while data for influenza vaccination was not provided.
Among healthcare workers, 31% have been vaccinated for influenza.