Introduction
Cedarview Lodge is located at 1200 Cedar Village Close in North Vancouver, within the Lynnmour neighborhood. The facility is near Inter River Park and Lynn Canyon Park, offering access to green spaces and walking trails for visitors and residents.
Cedarview Lodge opened in 1982 and is operated by Vancouver Coastal Health, a public health authority.
The facility is co-located with an assisted living residence, offering a continuum of care for its residents.
The average wait time for admission is approximately three months.
Contracted Services
Cedarview Lodge 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, with all meals prepared and cooked on-site. This arrangement allows the facility to manage its food quality and customize meal options to meet resident needs.
Beds
Cedarview Lodge has a total of 89 beds, all of which are publicly funded.
The room configuration consists entirely of single-occupancy rooms, with no double-occupancy options.
Resident Fees
Cable, telephone, and internet services are not included in the monthly resident fees. Residents may choose to arrange these services independently if desired. No additional extra fees were listed.
Licensing & Incidents
The facility reported no licensing complaints and no substantiated licensing complaints.
Incidents recorded at the facility include 26 expected deaths, three falls with injury, two cases of unexpected illness, and 18 incidents of aggressive behavior. There were also two instances of missing or wandering residents. These figures underscore the importance of maintaining vigilant safety protocols and careful resident supervision.
No licensing infractions were reported at Cedarview Lodge, indicating compliance with regulatory requirements. Families and caregivers should continue engaging with staff and participating in family councils to ensure ongoing quality care and communication with the facility.
Resident Profile & Quality Indicators
The average age of residents at Cedarview Lodge is 83, with 57% of the population being female and 50% aged 85 or older. The average length of stay is approximately three years.
About 21% of residents have been diagnosed with depression, and 76% are receiving depression medication. Approximately 51% of residents take antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis, and 4% exhibit physically abusive behavior. These statistics indicate a need for consistent mental health management and behavioral support among residents.
Eighty-two percent of residents have dementia, and 54% experience severe cognitive impairment, including severe dementia. This reflects the facility’s focus on serving residents with significant cognitive decline.
Sixty-five percent of residents take nine or more medications, highlighting the complexity of their medical needs. Less than 1% of residents have had four or more emergency room visits.
Thirty-five percent of residents use wheelchairs, and 50% are dependent on assistance for activities of daily living. The percentage of residents with worsened pressure ulcers stands at 4%.
Approximately 20% of residents experienced falls within the last 30 days, while 7% of residents were subjected to daily physical restraints. These figures point to the importance of implementing fall prevention strategies and carefully assessing the use of restraints.
Vaccination Coverage
Ninety-one percent of residents at Cedarview Lodge have been vaccinated for influenza, while 80% have received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Forty-nine percent of health care workers have been vaccinated for influenza.