Introduction
Finnish Home, located at 2288 Harrison Drive in Vancouver, is a long-term care facility nestled in a culturally diverse neighbourhood. The area offers a blend of residential tranquillity and easy access to community amenities, providing a serene environment for its residents.
Opened in 1979, Finnish Home is operated by the Finnish Canadian Rest Home Association, a not-for-profit organization. It provides long-term care services under the regulations of the Community Care & Assisted Living Act.
Finnish Home is not co-located with an assisted living residence.
The average wait time for admission is approximately one month.
Contracted Services
Finnish Home does not provide professional nursing services or non-regulated services through external contracts.
Food services are managed by the operator, with meals prepared and cooked on-site. This arrangement allows for direct oversight of meal preparation, potentially catering to residents’ dietary needs and preferences within Finnish Home.
Housekeeping services and building maintenance are handled internally, without external contracting.
Beds
Finnish Home has a total of 64 beds, all of which are publicly funded.
All rooms are single occupancy, accounting for 100% of the accommodations, with no double occupancy rooms available.
Resident Fees
Cable, telephone, and internet monthly services are not included in the resident fees. Residents may need to arrange and bear the cost of these services independently, which could affect their monthly expenses.
No additional extra fees have been indicated by Finnish Home.
Licensing & Incidents
In the 2022/23 period, Finnish Home reported zero licensing complaints, with none substantiated.
The most frequent incidents reported were unexpected illness (33), expected death (20), and falls with injury or adverse event (8). These figures highlight the health challenges faced by the elderly population in care facilities.
There were zero licensing infractions across all categories during inspections.
Resident Profile & Quality Indicators
The average age of residents is 84 years, with 63.8% being female and 54.5% aged 85 years or older. The average length of stay is approximately 2.6 years.
25.4% of residents have been diagnosed with depression, and 55.7% are receiving depression medication. Additionally, 33.3% are taking antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis, and 13.0% have exhibited physically abusive behaviour. These statistics may reflect the mental health needs of the resident population.
Residents with dementia, ranging from mild to severe, constitute 55.7% of the population, with 27.6% experiencing severe cognitive impairment, including severe dementia. This indicates a significant portion of residents requiring specialized cognitive care.
71.9% of residents are taking nine or more medications, and 0.0% have had four or more emergency room visits. The high percentage of residents on multiple medications may point to complex health conditions.
70.3% of residents use a wheelchair, 44.9% are dependent in activities of daily living, and 3.1% have a worsened pressure ulcer. These figures suggest a need for substantial mobility and personal care support within Finnish Home.
17.0% of residents experienced falls in the last 30 days, and 3.0% have daily physical restraints. The incidence of falls and use of restraints may reflect safety considerations and mobility challenges among residents.
Vaccination Coverage
90.0% of residents have been vaccinated for influenza, and 77.0% for COVID-19.
3.0% of health care workers have been vaccinated for influenza.