Introduction
Clayton Heights Care Community is located at 18788 71st Avenue, Surrey, in the Clayton Heights neighborhood. The facility is nestled in a suburban area with proximity to several parks, including Clayton Park, which offers green spaces and walking trails for residents and visitors to enjoy.
The facility opened in 2012 and is operated by Clayton Heights Care Community Partnership, a for-profit organization providing long-term care services. The care community operates under the Community Care & Assisted Living Act.
Clayton Heights Care Community is not co-located with an assisted living residence, focusing solely on providing long-term care services.
The average wait time for admission is approximately two months.
Contracted Services
Contracted services are utilized for professional nursing services, non-regulated care aides, and housekeeping services. However, plant and building maintenance are handled internally by the facility.
Food services are provided by an outside contractor, and all meals are prepared and cooked on-site, allowing for fresh meal preparation.
Beds
The facility has a total of 131 beds, all of which are publicly funded. Approximately 100% of the rooms are single occupancy, providing private spaces for residents.
Resident Fees
Monthly service fees for cable, telephone, and internet are not included in the resident fees, and residents have the option to arrange for these services independently if desired.
No additional extra fees were indicated for other services.
Licensing & Incidents
There were no licensing complaints reported for Clayton Heights Care Community, and no substantiated complaints were found.
The facility reported 12 falls with injury (9 per 100 beds), followed by eight incidents of aggressive behavior (6 per 100 beds), two cases of other injuries (2 per 100 beds), and one case of abuse or neglect (1 per 100 beds). Families should consider discussing safety measures and behavior management protocols with the care team.
Clayton Heights underwent six inspections, which resulted in one licensing infraction related to policies and procedures. Families and caregivers may want to monitor the facility’s adherence to regulations and maintain communication with the facility to ensure quality care.
Resident Profile & Quality Indicators
The average age of residents at Clayton Heights Care Community is 83 years, with 59% of the population being female. Around 47% of residents are 85 years or older, and the average length of stay is about 1.5 years.
Approximately 9% of residents are diagnosed with depression, with 56% receiving depression medication. A total of 36% of residents take antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis, and 15% of residents have exhibited physically abusive behavior. This suggests that families should remain informed about the facility’s approach to managing mental health and behavior.
About 78% of residents have dementia, while 31% experience severe cognitive impairment, including severe dementia. The facility supports a significant portion of residents with cognitive challenges.
The facility reports that 50% of residents are taking nine or more medications. Falls within the last 30 days were reported in 9% of residents, indicating the importance of fall prevention strategies. Residents requiring wheelchairs make up 55% of the population, and 38% are dependent on assistance for daily living activities. Additionally, less than 1% of residents have experienced worsened pressure ulcers, which highlights the importance of maintaining mobility and skin care.
Vaccination Coverage
At Clayton Heights Care Community, 92% of residents have been vaccinated for influenza, and 85% for COVID-19.