Introduction
Kiwanis Care Centre is located at 35 Clute Street, New Westminster, within the quiet Sapperton neighborhood. The facility is situated near Sapperton Landing Park, a waterfront green space that offers scenic views and walking paths along the Fraser River, providing a tranquil environment for residents and visitors.
Kiwanis Care Centre opened in 1982 and is operated by the Kiwanis Care Society, a not-for-profit organization.
Kiwanis Care Centre is not co-located with an assisted living residence.
The average wait time for admission is approximately two months.
Contracted Services
Contracted services are used for non-regulated services, such as care aides, as well as for housekeeping and building maintenance. However, professional nursing services are not outsourced.
Food services are provided by the operator, and meals are prepared and cooked on-site. This arrangement ensures that dietary needs and preferences can be met effectively, offering residents freshly prepared meals.
Beds
Kiwanis Care Centre has a total of 75 beds, all of which are publicly funded.
Room configurations include 58 single-occupancy beds, representing 77% of the total beds, and 8 double-occupancy rooms, accounting for 11% of the bed configuration.
Resident Fees
Monthly service fees for cable and telephone are not included in the resident fees, while internet service is provided. Residents who require cable and telephone services may need to arrange for these separately through private providers.
There are no reported extra fees for personal services.
Licensing & Incidents
There has been one licensing complaint, but no substantiated licensing complaints were recorded.
Several incidents occurred at Kiwanis Care Centre, including 24 cases of unexpected illness, 24 expected deaths, 12 falls with injury, and 3 instances of aggressive behavior. Kiwanis Care Centre also reported one disease outbreak and one medication error with an adverse event. Families may consider staying informed about resident safety measures through regular communication with staff and participation in resident or family council meetings.
Licensing infractions were found in seven cases, with the most common infractions related to staffing (two infractions) and licensing regulations (two infractions). There was one infraction each related to physical facility conditions, policies and procedures, and hygiene and communicable disease control. Families and caregivers may choose to review inspection reports and attend meetings to stay informed and ensure compliance.
Resident Profile & Quality Indicators
The average age of residents is 85 years, with 89% of the population being female. Around 55% of the residents are 85 years or older, and the average length of stay is just over two years.
Seventeen percent of residents are diagnosed with depression, and 43% are receiving medication for depression. Twenty-one percent of residents are taking antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis, and 8% exhibit physically abusive behavior. These figures suggest ongoing challenges in managing mental health and behavioral concerns among residents.
Forty-seven percent of residents have dementia, and 18% have severe cognitive impairment, including severe dementia. These numbers highlight the facility’s focus on caring for individuals with significant cognitive decline.
Seventy-one percent of residents take nine or more medications, indicating complex healthcare needs, while data on emergency room visits is not available.
Fifty-eight percent of residents use wheelchairs, and 8% are dependent on assistance for activities of daily living. Additionally, 2% of residents have worsened pressure ulcers, underscoring the importance of maintaining mobility and proper skin care.
Fourteen percent of residents experienced falls in the last 30 days, and 3% of residents are under daily physical restraints. These figures point to the need for continuous efforts in fall prevention and monitoring of restraint use.
Vaccination Coverage
At Kiwanis Care Centre, 80% of residents are vaccinated for COVID-19, and 66% have received influenza vaccinations.
Among healthcare workers, 53% are vaccinated for influenza.