Introduction
Long-term care at Langley Memorial Hospital is located at 22051 Fraser Highway in Langley. The facility is situated in a suburban neighborhood close to Sendall Gardens and Nicomekl Park, providing residents with nearby access to nature.
The facility opened in 1993 and is operated by Fraser Health, a public health authority.
Long-term care at Langley Memorial Hospital is not co-located with an assisted living residence.
The average wait time for admission is approximately two months.
Contracted Services
The facility does not use contracted services for professional nursing or non-regulated services such as care aides. Housekeeping and building maintenance services are also not contracted.
Food services are provided by the operator, but food is not prepared or cooked on-site, which may have implications for meal customization and dietary preferences.
Beds
Long-term care at Langley Memorial Hospital has a total of 200 beds, all of which are publicly funded.
Room configurations include 27% single-occupancy rooms and 17% double-occupancy rooms. The facility also includes 10% other types of occupancy.
Resident Fees
Monthly service fees for cable, telephone, and internet are not included, requiring residents to arrange for these services independently. Additional fees include hairdressing, foot care, and activities outside the facility.
Licensing & Incidents
The facility recorded four licensing complaints, none of which were substantiated.
Incidents include 70 expected deaths, 39 cases of unexpected illness, nine falls with injury, and one case of attempted suicide. These figures suggest the importance of monitoring residents’ health and mobility closely.
Eleven licensing infractions were found during inspections, including five related to the physical facility, four concerning staffing, and one involving policies and procedures. Families and caregivers are advised to attend resident council meetings and maintain regular communication with the resident care coordinator to stay informed about care standards.
Resident Profile & Quality Indicators
The average age of residents at Long-term care at Langley Memorial Hospital is 83, with 76% of the population being female and 54% over the age of 85. The average length of stay is approximately two years.
Around 21% of residents have been diagnosed with depression, with 45% receiving medication for this condition. Approximately 27% of residents are prescribed antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis, and 5% have exhibited physically abusive behavior, highlighting the need for behavioral management and support.
Dementia affects 55% of residents, with 24% experiencing severe cognitive impairment. These figures underscore the prevalence of cognitive impairments in the facility.
Approximately 41% of residents take nine or more medications, and 1% have had four or more emergency room visits, indicating the complexity of medical care required for many residents.
More than 58% of residents use wheelchairs, and 30% are dependent on assistance for activities of daily living. Additionally, 1% of residents have experienced worsened pressure ulcers, emphasizing the importance of mobility and skin care management.
In the last 30 days, 10% of residents have experienced falls, and 1% have been subjected to daily physical restraints, underscoring the need for fall prevention and careful consideration of restraint use.
Vaccination Coverage
Long-term care at Langley Memorial Hospital has a 67% vaccination rate for influenza among residents and a 77% COVID-19 vaccination rate.
For health care workers, the influenza vaccination rate is 34%.