Introduction
Czorny Alzheimer Centre is located at 16850 66th Avenue in Surrey, situated in the Cloverdale neighborhood. This facility is near Cloverdale Athletic Park, a large recreational area that provides residents with access to green spaces and walking paths.
The facility opened in 2007 and is operated by Fraser Health, a health authority. Czorny Alzheimer Centre provides long-term care under the Hospital Act.
This facility is not co-located with an assisted living residence.
The average wait time for admission to Czorny Alzheimer Centre is approximately two months.
Contracted Services
Czorny Alzheimer Centre does not utilize contracted services for professional nursing services, non-regulated care aides, housekeeping, or building maintenance. All services are managed internally by the operator.
Food services are provided by the operator, and all meals are prepared and cooked on-site.
Beds
Czorny Alzheimer Centre has a total of 72 beds, all of which are publicly funded. All rooms at this facility are single occupancy.
Resident Fees
Cable, telephone, and internet services are not included in the monthly resident fees. These services would need to be arranged privately by residents or their families if desired.
No extra fees were indicated by the facility for additional services.
Licensing & Incidents
Czorny Alzheimer Centre reported one licensing complaint, but no substantiated licensing complaints were recorded during the most recent reporting period.
The facility reported two incidents of falls with injury, two instances of missing or wandering persons, and one medication error with an adverse event. Additionally, four cases of aggressive behavior were documented. Families and caregivers should be vigilant about tracking these incidents and maintaining open communication with the facility.
The facility underwent one licensing inspection, which resulted in four infractions. These included two hygiene and communicable disease control infractions, one staffing infraction, and one nutrition and food service infraction. Families should regularly review inspection reports and address any areas of concern with the facility.
Resident Profile & Quality Indicators
The average age of residents at Czorny Alzheimer Centre is 80 years, with 62% of the population being female. Approximately 33% of the residents are aged 85 years or older, and the average length of stay is just under four years.
Around 10% of residents have been diagnosed with depression, and 56% are receiving depression medication. Approximately 43% of residents are taking antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis, and 3% have demonstrated physically abusive behavior. Families should be proactive in monitoring the mental health and medication management of residents.
The percentage of residents with dementia is high at 80%, with nearly 46% of residents experiencing severe cognitive impairment, including severe dementia. This indicates that a significant portion of the resident population requires specialized care for cognitive health issues.
At the facility, 40% of residents are taking nine or more medications. Falls were reported in 8% of residents within the last 30 days. Families should monitor the use of medications and physical restraints, and discuss fall prevention measures with staff.
The percentage of residents in a wheelchair is 19%, and 24% of residents are dependent on assistance for daily living activities. About 2% of residents have experienced a worsened pressure ulcer, indicating the need for close monitoring of skin health and mobility assistance.
Vaccination Coverage
At Czorny Alzheimer Centre, 92% of residents have been vaccinated for influenza, and 89% have been vaccinated for COVID-19.
Among healthcare workers, 53% have been vaccinated for influenza.