Introduction
Yaletown House is located at 1099 Cambie Street in Vancouver, situated in the Yaletown neighbourhood, a bustling area known for its waterfront views and urban parks. Nearby, residents and visitors can enjoy David Lam Park and George Wainborn Park, both offering scenic walking paths and open spaces for outdoor activities.
Yaletown House opened in 1985 and is operated by the Yaletown House Society, a not-for-profit organization providing long-term care under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act.
Yaletown House is not co-located with an assisted living residence.
The average wait time for admission is approximately two months.
Contracted Services
Yaletown House does not use contracted services for professional nursing or non-regulated care aide services. Housekeeping services are managed internally, while plant and building maintenance are contracted out.
Food services are provided by the facility’s operator, with all meals prepared and cooked on-site. This enables direct oversight of meal quality and dietary adjustments as needed.
Beds
Yaletown House has a total of 127 beds, all of which are publicly funded. The facility offers single occupancy rooms exclusively, with no double or shared rooms.
Resident Fees
Cable, telephone, and internet services are not included in the monthly resident fees. Residents may need to arrange these services independently. Additionally, extra fees may be incurred for clothing labeling and specialty supplies.
Licensing & Incidents
Yaletown House recorded no licensing complaints or substantiated licensing complaints during the most recent reporting period.
Yaletown House reported the following incidents: 52 cases of unexpected illness, 36 expected deaths, 26 falls with injury, 11 incidents of aggressive behavior, and two cases of missing or wandering residents. There were five reports of abuse or neglect. Monitoring falls and aggressive behavior is essential for families and caregivers, particularly in residents with cognitive impairments.
Licensing infractions were found in six areas, including care and supervision (four counts), staffing (one count), and records and reporting (one count). Families are encouraged to engage with the resident and family council to stay informed of these findings and ensure ongoing communication with Yaletown House’s management.
Resident Profile & Quality Indicators
The average age of residents at Yaletown House is 82 years, with 52% of the population being female and 44% aged 85 years or older. The average length of stay is approximately 5.2 years.
About 21% of residents have been diagnosed with depression, with 50% receiving depression medication. Additionally, 35% of residents are prescribed antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis, and 8% exhibit physically abusive behavior. These figures underscore the importance of mental health and behavioral care in this population.
Dementia is prevalent among 62% of residents, with 46% experiencing severe cognitive impairment, highlighting the need for specialized dementia care.
Approximately 46% of residents take nine or more medications, while 2% have had four or more emergency room visits. Medication management is crucial for maintaining residents’ health and minimizing hospital visits.
Of the residents, 40% use wheelchairs, and 28% are dependent on assistance with activities of daily living. Additionally, 1% of residents experienced worsened pressure ulcers, an indicator requiring careful monitoring.
Falls were reported in 17% of residents over the past 30 days, and 9% of residents were subject to daily physical restraints, which points to the need for preventive measures and restraint alternatives.
Vaccination Coverage
Yaletown House reports that 88% of residents have been vaccinated for influenza, and 84% have received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Among healthcare workers, 55% have been vaccinated for influenza.