Introduction
Northcrest Seniors Community is located at 6771-120th Street, Delta, in a peaceful residential neighborhood. The facility is surrounded by nearby parks, including Watershed Park, which offers natural greenery and walking paths for residents and visitors.
The facility opened in 1994 and is operated by Northcrest Seniors Community Partnership, a for-profit operator.
Northcrest Seniors Community is not co-located with an assisted living residence.
The average wait time for admission is approximately three months.
Contracted Services
Northcrest Seniors Community uses contracted services for professional nursing services and non-regulated services such as care aides. Housekeeping and building maintenance are also provided through contracted services.
Food services are managed by an outside contractor, with food prepared and cooked on-site. This arrangement supports the provision of meals tailored to the residents’ needs while allowing for fresh preparation within the facility.
Beds
The facility has a total of 106 beds, all of which are publicly funded.
Regarding room configuration, 85% of rooms are single occupancy, and 8% are double occupancy, with no other types of room configurations available.
Resident Fees
Monthly services for cable, telephone, and internet are not included in the resident fees, meaning residents or their families must arrange for these services separately.
No additional extra fees are indicated in the data provided.
Licensing & Incidents
There was one licensing complaint reported during the review period, though none were substantiated.
Several incidents were recorded at the facility, including 39 expected deaths, 29 cases of unexpected illness, and four cases of aggressive behavior. One case of a missing or wandering person and one fall with injury were also reported. These figures provide insight into the frequency and types of incidents at the facility.
The facility underwent two inspections, resulting in four licensing infractions. These infractions were related to physical facility, equipment and furnishings (1), staffing (1), policies and procedures (1), and records and reporting (1). Families and caregivers may wish to engage with resident and family councils to monitor these issues and ensure proper follow-up.
Resident Profile & Quality Indicators
The average age of residents is 82 years, with 59% of the population being female. Approximately 46% of residents are aged 85 years or older, and the average length of stay is about 1.6 years.
Twenty-nine percent of residents have been diagnosed with depression, and 56% are receiving depression medication. Thirty-one percent of residents are taking antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis, while 12% of residents display physically abusive behavior. This data highlights the need for mental health and behavioral care within the resident population.
Seventy-one percent of residents have some form of dementia, and 23% have severe cognitive impairment, including severe dementia. This indicates a significant portion of the population requires specialized cognitive care.
Fifty-six percent of residents take nine or more medications, reflecting a complex medication management environment. Sixteen percent of residents are subject to daily physical restraints, and 10% experienced falls in the last 30 days. Three percent of residents experienced worsened pressure ulcers, highlighting areas for fall prevention and mobility-related care.
Vaccination Coverage
Vaccination coverage at Northcrest Seniors Community is high, with 81% of residents vaccinated for COVID-19 and 95% vaccinated for influenza.
Among healthcare workers, 8% have received influenza vaccinations.