Introduction
Columbus Residence, located at 704 West 69th Avenue in Vancouver, is a long-term care facility situated in a residential neighbourhood. The area provides a serene environment with access to local amenities, parks, and public transportation options.
Established in 1990, the facility is operated by the Columbus Long Term Care Society, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing care for seniors.
The residence is not co-located with an assisted living residence; it solely offers long-term care services within its premises.
The average wait time for admission to Columbus Residence is approximately one month.
Contracted Services
Professional nursing services and non-regulated services such as care aides are not provided through external contracts at this facility.
Food services are managed by the operator, with all meals prepared and cooked on-site. This arrangement allows Columbus Residence to directly oversee dietary needs and maintain control over meal quality and nutrition.
Housekeeping services and plant/building maintenance are handled internally by Columbus Residence’s staff rather than through contracted services.
Beds
Columbus Residence has a total of 76 beds, all of which are publicly funded.
The room configuration comprises approximately 98.7% single-occupancy rooms and 1.3% double-occupancy rooms, offering residents primarily private accommodations.
Resident Fees
Monthly resident fees do not include cable, telephone, or internet services. Residents are responsible for arranging and covering the costs of these services independently, which may require additional planning and expenses to stay connected and access entertainment options.
No additional extra fees are indicated.
Licensing & Incidents
In the 2022/23 period, there were no licensing complaints reported at Columbus Residence.
Reported incidents included unexpected illnesses (9), expected deaths (8), falls with injury or adverse events (8), aggressive behaviour (7), and singular instances of food or other poisoning (1), other injuries (1), unexpected deaths (1), and other service delivery incidents (1). These figures reflect the typical health and safety challenges present in long-term care settings.
There were no licensing infractions noted during this period, indicating compliance with regulatory standards.
Resident Profile & Quality Indicators
The average age of residents is 83 years, with 76.0% being female and 56.7% aged 85 years or older. The average length of stay is approximately 3.1 years.
Approximately 19.7% of residents are diagnosed with depression, and 41.4% are receiving depression medication. Additionally, 41.5% of residents are taking antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis, and 8.8% exhibit physically abusive behaviour. These statistics underscore the importance of mental health support and careful medication management within Columbus Residence.
Residents with dementia, ranging from mild to severe, make up 63.1% of the population, while 24.7% have severe cognitive impairment, including severe dementia. This indicates a significant need for specialized cognitive care and support services.
About 37.3% of residents are taking nine or more medications, and none have had four or more emergency room visits. These figures highlight the complexity of managing multiple health conditions among residents.
Over half of the residents (54.9%) use wheelchairs, and 37.6% are dependent in activities of daily living. Additionally, 3.0% have experienced a worsened pressure ulcer. These indicators reflect the need for mobility assistance, personal care support, and effective pressure ulcer prevention strategies.
Falls in the last 30 days were reported for 10.6% of residents, and 10.6% are subjected to daily physical restraints. These statistics emphasize the importance of fall prevention measures and careful consideration of restraint use within Columbus Residence.
Vaccination Coverage
In the 2022/23 period, 97.4% of residents were vaccinated for influenza, and 94.0% were vaccinated for COVID-19.
Among health care workers at Columbus Residence, 77.8% were vaccinated for influenza.