Introduction
St. Jude’s Anglican Home, located at 810 West 27th Avenue in Vancouver, resides within a beautiful neighbourhood with nearby parks, providing residents with access to outdoor recreational spaces.
Opened in 1979, St. Jude’s Anglican Home is operated by the St. Jude’s Anglican Home Society, a not-for-profit organization.
St. Jude’s Anglican Home operates independently and is not co-located with an assisted living residence.
The average wait time for admission to St. Jude’s Anglican Home is two months.
Contracted Services
St. Jude’s Anglican Home does not use contracted services for professional nursing services nor for non-regulated services.
Food services at St. Jude’s Anglican Home are provided by the operator, with meals prepared and cooked on site. This arrangement allows for direct oversight of meal quality and the ability to cater to the dietary needs and preferences of residents effectively.
St. Jude’s Anglican Home does not use contracted services for housekeeping services, and building maintenance services are not provided.
Beds
St. Jude’s Anglican Home accommodates a total of 55 beds, of which 53 are publicly funded.
Regarding room configuration, 81.8% of the beds are in single occupancy rooms, with 45 single rooms available. Double occupancy rooms account for 9.1%, with five rooms designated for double occupancy.
Resident Fees
Monthly cable and telephone services are not included in the resident fees at St. Jude’s Anglican Home. Residents may need to arrange and cover the costs of these services independently, potentially exploring personal plans or facility-recommended providers to meet their communication and entertainment needs. Internet services are included as part of the resident fees.
No additional extra fees have been indicated by St. Jude’s Anglican Home.
Licensing & Incidents
In the last reporting period, St. Jude’s Anglican Home received one licensing complaint, of which one was substantiated.
The most frequent incidents reported at St. Jude’s Anglican Home include aggressive behaviour (74), falls with injury or adverse events (22), expected death (18), unexpected illness (6), missing or wandering persons (2), other injuries (1), and unexpected death (1). These incidents highlight the various challenges faced in a long-term care setting, encompassing behavioural issues, safety concerns, and health-related events.
Licensing infractions identified at St. Jude’s Anglican Home include four related to care and supervision, one concerning staffing, and one pertaining to policies and procedures.
Families and caregivers can monitor and protect their loved ones by maintaining open communication with St. Jude’s Anglican Home’s staff, attending resident and family council meetings, and staying informed about care plans and any incidents that may affect their relatives. Understanding the facility’s policies on records management and incident reporting can also aid in advocating for high-quality care.
Resident Profile & Quality Indicators
The average age of residents at St. Jude’s Anglican Home is 82 years, with 76.4% being female and 41.6% aged 85 years or older. The average length of stay is 2.3 years.
20% of residents at St. Jude’s Anglican Home have been diagnosed with depression, and 57.7% are receiving depression medication. Additionally, 46.1% of residents are taking antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis, and 21.4% have exhibited physically abusive behaviour.
Residents with dementia, ranging from mild to severe, constitute 87.0% of the population at St. Jude’s Anglican Home, with 53.0% experiencing severe cognitive impairment, including severe dementia.
31.2% of residents at St. Jude’s Anglican Home are taking nine or more medications, and none have had four or more emergency room visits.
49.3% of residents at St. Jude’s Anglican Home use a wheelchair, 44.7% are dependent in activities of daily living, and none have a worsened pressure ulcer.
7.8% of residents at St. Jude’s Anglican Home experienced falls in the last 30 days, and 6.1% are subject to daily physical restraints.
Vaccination Coverage
94.5% of residents at St. Jude’s Anglican Home have been vaccinated for influenza, and 95.0% are vaccinated for COVID-19.
71.4% of health care workers at St. Jude’s Anglican Home have been vaccinated for influenza.