Introduction
Lynn Valley Care Centre is located at 1070 Lynn Valley Road in North Vancouver, within the Lynn Valley neighborhood. The facility is surrounded by scenic natural areas, including the Lynn Canyon Park and the Lynn Valley Ecology Centre, providing access to green spaces and outdoor activities for visitors and residents.
Opened in 1985, Lynn Valley Care Centre is operated by North Shore Private Hospital (1985) Ltd., a for-profit entity.
The facility is not co-located with an assisted living residence.
The average wait time for admission to Lynn Valley Care Centre is approximately one month.
Contracted Services
Professional nursing services are not contracted out, but non-regulated services, such as care aides, are provided by contracted staff. Housekeeping services are also contracted, while building maintenance services are not.
Food services are provided by the operator, and all meals are prepared and cooked on-site. This arrangement allows for closer oversight of meal preparation and potential customization of meals.
Beds
Lynn Valley Care Centre has a total of 197 beds, of which 136 are publicly funded.
The facility has 87% single-occupancy rooms (171 rooms) and 7% double-occupancy rooms (13 rooms).
Resident Fees
Cable, telephone, and internet services are not included in the monthly resident fees. Residents must arrange for these services independently if needed. There are no other indicated extra fees.
Licensing & Incidents
The facility had three licensing complaints, all of which were substantiated.
Significant incidents include 43 expected deaths, 13 falls with injury, three cases of unexpected illness, and one case of food or other poisoning. These incidents reflect areas of health and safety within the facility that require continued monitoring.
There were 20 licensing infractions reported, with seven related to care and supervision, five concerning records and reporting, and three each for staffing and policies and procedures. Families and caregivers should consider participating in Resident or Family Council meetings to stay informed about the facility’s operations and maintain open communication with staff to ensure high-quality care.
Resident Profile & Quality Indicators
Resident demographic data for Lynn Valley Care Centre was not available. However, province-wide data for British Columbia indicates that 63% of residents in long-term care are female, with 53% aged 85 or older, and an average stay of approximately two years.
Approximately 23% of residents in British Columbia are diagnosed with depression, while 32% are dependent on assistance with daily living activities. Around 53% of residents use a wheelchair, and 63% have dementia, with 28% exhibiting severe cognitive impairment. Five percent of residents in British Columbia show physically abusive behavior, highlighting the need for effective behavior management strategies.
In terms of care services, approximately 45% of residents in British Columbia take nine or more medications, while about 6% experience daily physical restraints. Falls are common, with around 13% of residents having fallen in the last 30 days. Pressure ulcers worsened in 2% of residents, indicating the need for continuous monitoring and care to prevent further complications.
Vaccination Coverage
At Lynn Valley Care Centre, 99% of residents have been vaccinated for influenza, and 91% for COVID-19. Among healthcare workers, 91% were vaccinated for influenza.