Introduction
George Pearson Centre, located at 700 West 57th Ave. in Vancouver, is a long-term care facility nestled in a neighbourhood that combines residential tranquillity with urban accessibility.
Opened in 1952, George Pearson Centre is operated by Vancouver Coastal Health, a health authority organization providing services under the Hospital Act.
The centre is not co-located with an assisted living residence.
As of December 2023, the average wait time for admission is approximately one month.
Contracted Services
George Pearson Centre 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 quality and the ability to cater to residents’ dietary needs within George Pearson Centre.
Housekeeping services and building maintenance are handled internally, not through external contractors.
Beds
George Pearson Centre has a total of 77 beds, all of which are publicly funded.
The room configuration includes 52 single occupancy rooms (approximately 67.5%), 8 double occupancy rooms (approximately 10.4%), and 3 other occupancy rooms.
Resident Fees
Cable monthly service is included in the resident fees, while telephone and internet services are not included. Residents may need to arrange and cover the costs of telephone and internet services independently, which could impact their personal expenses.
No additional extra fees have been indicated by George Pearson Centre.
Licensing & Incidents
In the 2022/23 period, George Pearson Centre reported zero licensing complaints, with none substantiated.
The most frequent incidents reported were unexpected illness (80), aggressive behaviour (40), medication error with adverse event (23), fall with injury/adverse event (12), food or other poisoning (8), other injury (5), expected death (5), missing or wandering person (2), abuse/neglect (1), and unexpected death (1). These incidents reflect the complex health and behavioural needs of the resident population.
Licensing infractions included policies and procedures (3), care and supervision (2), and one infraction each in licensing, physical facility, equipment and furnishings, medication, staffing, and records and reporting. These infractions indicate areas where George Pearson Centre may need to enhance compliance with regulatory standards.
Resident Profile & Quality Indicators
The average age of residents is 60 years, with 19.9% being female and 0.0% aged 85 years or older. The average length of stay is approximately 8.4 years.
10.0% of residents have been diagnosed with depression, and 48.2% are receiving depression medication. Additionally, 25.6% are taking antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis, and 1.4% have exhibited physically abusive behaviour. These figures suggest a need for mental health support and behavioural management within George Pearson Centre.
Residents with dementia constitute 3.6% of the population, while 30.7% have severe cognitive impairment, including severe dementia. This indicates a significant portion of residents requiring specialized cognitive care.
75.0% of residents are taking nine or more medications, and 8.8% have had four or more emergency room visits. The high percentage of residents on multiple medications and frequent emergency visits may reflect complex medical conditions needing intensive management.
92.9% of residents use a wheelchair, 57.5% are dependent in activities of daily living, and 9.4% have a worsened pressure ulcer. These statistics highlight the necessity for substantial mobility assistance and comprehensive skin care protocols.
2.1% of residents experienced falls in the last 30 days, and 18.2% have daily physical restraints. The lower incidence of falls coupled with higher use of restraints may indicate measures taken to prevent accidents but also suggests a reliance on restraints that requires careful oversight.
Vaccination Coverage
82.3% of residents have been vaccinated for influenza, and 87.0% for COVID-19.
55.0% of health care workers have been vaccinated for influenza.