Introduction
Cascade Gardens Seniors Community is located at 3460 Kalyk Avenue in Burnaby. The facility is situated within a residential neighborhood, with access to nearby parks such as Burnaby Central Park and Deer Lake Park, offering green spaces for outdoor activities and relaxation for residents and visitors.
Cascade Gardens Seniors Community opened in 1975 and is operated by the Jubilee Multi Generational Housing Society, a not-for-profit organization providing long-term care services.
Cascade Gardens Seniors Community is not co-located with an assisted living residence.
The average wait time for admission is approximately two months.
Contracted Services
Professional nursing services and non-regulated care aide services at Cascade Gardens Seniors Community are provided through contracted services. Housekeeping services are also contracted, though plant and building maintenance are not.
Food services are provided by an outside contractor, and meals are prepared and cooked on-site. On-site preparation ensures that meals are fresh and can be customized to meet residents’ dietary needs.
Beds
Cascade Gardens Seniors Community has a total of 60 beds, all of which are publicly funded. The room configuration includes 67% single occupancy rooms, 30% double occupancy rooms, and 3% other configurations.
Resident Fees
Cable, telephone, and internet services are not included in the monthly fees. Residents and families will need to arrange these services independently, providing flexibility for personal preferences.
No additional extra fees were specified.
Licensing & Incidents
Cascade Gardens Seniors Community recorded two licensing complaints, with no substantiated complaints during the last reporting period.
Reported incidents include 53 cases of unexpected illness, six falls with injury, three other injuries, one disease outbreak, and one service delivery incident. Families may want to focus on monitoring their loved ones’ health and safety, given the number of illness and injury-related incidents.
Four licensing infractions were found during the facility’s five inspections. The infractions were related to staffing (two counts), policies and procedures (one count), and care and supervision (one count). Families are encouraged to stay involved through the resident and family councils to address potential concerns.
Resident Profile & Quality Indicators
The average age of residents at Cascade Gardens Seniors Community is 86 years, with 57% of the population being female. Approximately 64% of residents are aged 85 years or older. The average length of stay is one year.
Around 47% of residents are diagnosed with depression, and 62% receive depression medication. About 3% of residents take antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis, and 4% exhibit physically abusive behavior. This indicates a focus on managing behavioral health issues among residents.
Nearly 28% of residents have dementia, while 41% have severe cognitive impairment, including severe dementia. This suggests that the facility provides care for residents with varying degrees of cognitive impairment.
Approximately 61% of residents take nine or more medications, and 4% have had four or more emergency room visits. This highlights the complexity of care and the importance of medical management for these residents.
Roughly 68% of residents use a wheelchair, and 73% are dependent on assistance for activities of daily living. About 2% of residents experienced worsened pressure ulcers, indicating a focus on wound care and prevention strategies.
Falls were reported in 3% of residents within the last 30 days, while less than 1% of residents were subjected to daily physical restraints. These data suggest attention to fall prevention and restraint reduction strategies.
Vaccination Coverage
The COVID-19 vaccination rate for residents is 84%. Data for influenza vaccination coverage for residents and health care workers were not provided.