Introduction
Ellen Sinclair Kennett Lodge is located at 15575 16A Avenue in the South Surrey neighborhood. The facility is situated near Semiahmoo Park and Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest, offering residents a serene natural environment for outdoor recreation.
The facility opened in 2020 and is operated by Fraser Health, a health authority in British Columbia.
Ellen Sinclair Kennett Lodge is not co-located with an assisted living residence.
The average wait time for admission to Ellen Sinclair Kennett Lodge is approximately two months.
Contracted Services
Ellen Sinclair Kennett Lodge does not use contracted services for professional nursing, non-regulated care aides, housekeeping, or building maintenance. These services are provided in-house.
Food services are managed by the operator, with meals prepared and cooked on-site, ensuring direct control over meal quality and dietary standards.
Beds
The facility has a total of 122 beds, all of which are publicly funded. The room configuration is entirely single-occupancy, with no double-occupancy or shared rooms.
Resident Fees
Monthly services for cable and telephone are included in the resident fees at Ellen Sinclair Kennett Lodge, but internet service is not. Families may need to arrange independent internet service for residents.
Additional extra fees include services such as newspapers, hearing aids and batteries, personal transportation, companion services, personal dry cleaning, foot care, and hairdressing.
Licensing & Incidents
Ellen Sinclair Kennett Lodge reported two licensing complaints, of which one was substantiated.
In terms of incidents, the facility recorded 56 expected deaths, 11 cases of unexpected illness, and one instance each of a disease outbreak, fall with injury, other injury, abuse or neglect, and an unexpected death. Families and caregivers should maintain active communication with staff to ensure adequate monitoring and prevention measures.
The facility underwent two inspections, resulting in 10 licensing infractions. These included three related to physical facilities and furnishings, two regarding medication, two staffing infractions, two involving policies and procedures, and one record and reporting issue. Families should stay informed about inspection outcomes and advocate for compliance improvements as needed.
Resident Profile & Quality Indicators
Resident profile data specific to Ellen Sinclair Kennett Lodge was not provided; however, British Columbia-wide figures show an average resident age of 83, with 63% female and 53% in wheelchairs. More than 62% of residents in the region have some form of dementia, and 28% have severe cognitive impairments. This demographic reflects the level of care required for those with advanced medical and cognitive needs.
Additional indicators from the region show 23% of residents are diagnosed with depression, 45% take nine or more medications, and 6% experience daily physical restraints. The data underscores the importance of tailored care strategies for mental health and medication management in long-term care facilities.
Vaccination Coverage
At Ellen Sinclair Kennett Lodge, 93% of residents have been vaccinated for influenza, and 88% have been vaccinated for COVID-19.
Among healthcare workers, 16% have been vaccinated for influenza.