Introduction
St. Michael’s Centre is located at 7451 Sussex Avenue in Burnaby, nestled in a residential neighborhood. St. Michael’s Centre is close to Central Park, offering green spaces where visitors can enjoy walks and family gatherings. The area is quiet and ideal for a long-term care setting.
St. Michael’s Centre opened its doors in 1981 and is operated by the St. Michael’s Centre Hospital Society, a not-for-profit organization. St. Michael’s Centre operates under the Hospital Act and focuses on providing long-term care services.
St. Michael’s Centre is not co-located with an assisted living residence, meaning it only offers long-term care services.
The average wait time for admission to St. Michael’s Centre is approximately one month.
Contracted Services
St. Michael’s Centre does not use contracted services for professional nursing services or non-regulated services such as care aides. However, building maintenance is provided through contracted services.
Food services are managed by the operator, with all meals being prepared and cooked on-site. This arrangement allows for the direct control of meal quality, ensuring residents receive nutritious meals tailored to their dietary needs.
Beds
St. Michael’s Centre has a total of 144 beds, all of which are publicly funded. In terms of room configuration, approximately 20% of the rooms are single occupancy, 25% are double occupancy, and there is an additional 6% in other occupancy arrangements.
Resident Fees
Monthly cable and internet services are included in the resident fees, but telephone services are not. Families or residents will need to arrange and pay for telephone service separately.
There are additional fees for specialized mobility devices, cushions, and hairdressing services.
Licensing & Incidents
During the last reporting period, St. Michael’s Centre received four licensing complaints, two of which were substantiated.
Regarding incidents, St. Michael’s Centre reported 50 cases of unexpected illness, 32 expected deaths, and six falls with injury. These figures indicate active health management and fall prevention strategies within St. Michael’s Centre.
St. Michael’s Centre underwent seven inspections, which uncovered 19 licensing infractions. The most frequent infractions involved care and supervision (six), staffing (five), and physical facility issues (two). Families and caregivers are encouraged to communicate regularly with St. Michael’s Centre to stay informed of any developments and actively participate in care planning through the Resident Council.
Resident Profile & Quality Indicators
The average age of residents at St. Michael’s Centre is 86 years, with 55% of the population being female. Approximately 62% of the residents are 85 years or older, while 3% are younger than 65. The average length of stay for residents is around two years.
Around 12% of the residents are diagnosed with depression, with 44% receiving medication to manage this condition. Approximately 33% of the residents are taking antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis, and 7% exhibit physically abusive behavior, highlighting the need for careful behavioral management.
Fifty-one percent of the residents have some form of dementia, while 19% experience severe cognitive impairment, including severe dementia. This indicates a significant focus on dementia care within St. Michael’s Centre.
Nearly 46% of residents are dependent on others for activities of daily living, and 60% use a wheelchair. St. Michael’s Centre reported that 1% of residents had a worsened pressure ulcer, reflecting an emphasis on mobility and skin care management.
Approximately 7% of residents experienced a fall within the last 30 days, while 17% were subject to daily physical restraints, indicating attention to fall prevention and physical safety.
Vaccination Coverage
St. Michael’s Centre reports that 88% of residents were vaccinated for influenza and 88% were vaccinated for COVID-19. Among health care workers, 26% were vaccinated for influenza.