Introduction
Three Links Care Centre is located at 2934 East 22nd Avenue in Vancouver, within the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood. This area is characterized by its proximity to local parks such as Renfrew Park and Slocan Park, providing residents with accessible green spaces for relaxation and outdoor activities.
Established in 1981, the facility is operated by the Three Links Care Society, a non-profit organization. It provides long-term care services under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act.
Three Links Care Centre is not co-located with an assisted living residence.
The average wait time for admission to Three Links Care Centre is approximately five months.
Contracted Services
Professional nursing services and non-regulated care aide services are not contracted out at Three Links Care Centre.
Food services are provided by the facility operator, with all meals prepared and cooked on-site. This arrangement allows Three Links Care Centre to manage food quality and cater to residents’ dietary needs efficiently, ensuring fresh and timely meal delivery.
Housekeeping services and building maintenance are also managed internally, without the use of external contractors.
Beds
Three Links Care Centre has a total of 90 beds, all of which are publicly funded.
Three Links Care Centre offers only single-occupancy rooms, with 100% of its rooms configured for single occupancy. There are no double-occupancy or other room configurations available.
Resident Fees
Cable, telephone, and internet services are not included in the resident fees at Three Links Care Centre. Residents may need to arrange these services independently by selecting personal plans or providers recommended by Three Links Care Centre.
In addition to the base fees, a clothing labelling fee is listed as an extra charge for residents.
Licensing & Incidents
There were no licensing complaints or substantiated licensing complaints reported for Three Links Care Centre in the most recent period.
Incidents reported include 14 cases of unexpected illness, five falls with injury or adverse events, two instances of disease outbreaks, two aggressive behaviour incidents, two missing or wandering persons, and one case of food or other poisoning. The higher number of unexpected illnesses may reflect the complex health conditions of the resident population, while the missing person incidents highlight the need for increased monitoring and safety protocols.
There were no licensing infractions recorded during inspections at Three Links Care Centre.
Families and caregivers can actively monitor their loved ones’ well-being by maintaining communication with the facility’s staff, particularly the Director of Care. Attending family council meetings is another way to stay informed and address any concerns related to incidents or the overall care environment at Three Links Care Centre.
Resident Profile & Quality Indicators
Three Links Care Centre did not provide specific demographic data on the average age of the residents, gender distribution, or the percentage of residents aged 85 years or older. In general, data from the region suggest that the majority of long-term care residents tend to be elderly, with a significant portion aged 85 years and older.
Information on depression diagnosis and treatment, as well as the use of antipsychotic medications, was not available from Three Links Care Centre. These indicators are important in assessing mental health services and behavioural management in care homes.
The percentage of residents with dementia or severe cognitive impairment was not reported, though dementia is common in long-term care settings and may require specialized support for affected individuals.
Approximately 0.0% of residents have had four or more emergency room visits, indicating that residents’ health needs may be managed effectively within Three Links Care Centre.
The percentage of residents in a wheelchair, dependent on assistance for daily activities, or with worsened pressure ulcers was not disclosed. These indicators are typically used to assess the level of physical care required by residents.
Falls were reported in 5.6% of residents, and 0.0% of residents were subject to daily physical restraints. These figures suggest that safety measures and fall prevention programs may be in place, though there may still be room for additional monitoring to reduce fall-related incidents.
Vaccination Coverage
Vaccination rates at Three Links Care Centre are as follows: 84.4% of residents have been vaccinated for influenza, and 85.0% for COVID-19.
Among health care workers, 25.4% have received the influenza vaccine.