OUR FACILITY

Facility description:

 

Burquitlam Lions Care Centre was constructed in 1981. It is a three story building. Main Street, located on the main floor consists of administration, recreation, a commercial kitchen, hairdressing, maintenance, dining room, lounge, solarium, washrooms, boutique and staff lounge. Evergreen Lane is located on the 2nd floor and Memory Lane is located on the 3rd floor. Each neighbourhood consists of 38 private rooms with a nursing station, medication storage, tub rooms, lounge, common area seating, clean and soiled linen areas, janitor room and an office. Memory Lane is a secure unit and is currently home to residents with moderate to severe dementia.

 

Type of Accommodation:

 

Total number of funded beds: 76 private rooms with ensuite.

 

Meals and Snacks:

 

We have a full service kitchen.  Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided every day along with morning, afternoon and evenings snacks, coffee, tea and juice. 

 

Pets:

 

There are currently six cats that live at Burquitlam Lions Care Centre, along with a number of birds. The residents play an important role in caring for the in-house pets. Several staff pets attend work with their owners and families and friends are encouraged to bring pets in to visit. A policy is in place regarding health and temperament of pets visiting and living in. Although we would like all new clients to have the opportunity to move in with their pets this is not always possible. Each request will be reviewed on an individual basis.

 

Smoking provisions: Smoking is permitted in designated outdoor areas.

 

Personal belongings and furniture:

 

Each room is furnished with an electric bed, dresser and side table. Linens such as bedding and towels are provided but residents may bring in their own if they wish. Personal items such as a radio, TV, pictures and any other items that will personalize the room are permitted.

 

Facility and community amenities:

 

Recreational programs, entertainment, bingo, facility bus for outings, music therapy, volunteer program, beauty salon, podiatry services, close to Lougheed shopping centre and senior centers. Hospitals, clinics, doctor offices, shopping and residential neighbourhoods are in close proximity.

 

The grounds have been landscaped to provide a safe outdoor space and meaningful activities with opportunities for residents to garden, walk and enjoy nature. There are multiple areas used for activity programs that allow and encourage residents to have small or large group activities depending on their preference and choice.

 

Transportation:

 

Public transit is within a block of the facility and Skytrain is within walking distance and is advantageous for friends, relatives, volunteers and staff.