St. Joseph's General Hospital - The Views - Long-Term Care

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Access to subsidized residential care is coordinated by Island Health staff.

Please do not contact the Operator directly regarding subsidized residential care. For more information on subsidized residential care, contact an Island Health Community Health Services office near you.

For information on private residential care, please refer to the Seniors Housing Directory of BC.

2137 Comox Ave
Comox, B.C.
V9M 1P2

250-339-2242
Operator

St. Joseph's General Hospital

Accreditation Status

Obtained Accreditation with Exemplary Standing in 2013.

Accreditation is an external peer review process to assess and improve the services health care organizations provide to their patients and clients, based on standards of excellence set by Accreditation Canada. For more information, visit: http://www.accreditation.ca.

Capacity

Publicly Subsidized Units: 116, one respite bed, four residential hospice beds.
Private-Pay Units: 0 

Building Description

The Views was built in 1982 (75 beds); addition in 1993  (50 beds). The building is adjacent to St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Comox.

A four-bed residential hospice unit was opened in July 2015, which contains four single rooms in a self-contained unit.

Building Amenities

Features of the building include: wheelchair accessible garden courtyard with walking paths, water feature, gazebo and an opportunity for gardening and flower growing. There are two outdoor decks which overlook the ocean and views. The property is home to many eagles; hence our units are called Eagleview and Oceanview.

Other features include large lounge and dining spaces, smaller lounge areas, gardens and walking paths, a workshop and art studio, computer room, fitness room, bus for outings, and Snoezelen room. 

Some of our services include an comprehensive activity program seven days per week, hair salon, laundry service for personal items; pet therapy; pharmacist on site, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, pastoral care, music therapy, dietician, medical lab support, and volunteer support.

Neighbourhood/Community Amenities

We are near downtown Comox and waterfront walkways and parks.

Language, Culture or Religious Affiliation

We have translation services available for many languages.

Philosophy of Care

We embrace each person – resident, family member, staff member and volunteer as an integral part of our community as a whole.

We believe that quality of life can be experienced at each stage of one’s journey, including end of life, when supported by a loving and caring community. 

We work toward providing each resident with as individual an experience as possible within facility living.

Type of Accommodation

There are single rooms, double rooms and some four bed rooms. Each room has either a two-piece bathroom or a two-piece bathroom with shower. Most rooms have either an ocean or garden view.

Cost

Residents pay up to 80% of their after-tax income which covers the cost of food and accommodation.

Special Recreational Opportunities

We provide a wide range of activities and social opportunities for all levels of cognition. There are exercise programs, large and small group activities, individual visitation, music therapy and music programs, a Snoezelen room opportunity, many community volunteer opportunities, intergenerational programs, religious and fellowship meetings. As well, we have a large computer room and exercise equipment available.

Accessibility

The facility is all on one level. Gardens and outdoor patios and decks are accessible by wheelchair and walker.

Motorized Scooter Policy

Motorized scooters and wheelchairs can be used as long as there is a safe use assessment completed by our Occupational Therapist.

Pet Policy

Residents’ pets can visit but not reside in the facility. Visiting pets must be well groomed, well behaved and have current vaccinations. 

Pet visitation volunteers participate in our facility. Those pets have been through a training program to ensure they are resident friendly (for example St. John’s Ambulance Pet Visitation or Pacific Assistance Programs).

Smoking Policy

Smoking is not permitted inside the facility. There is a protected outdoor area on the deck overlooking the ocean.

Safety/Security Features

Our 50-bed unit is secure with key pad entry; there are fenced gardens and walkways; a fire alarm and sprinkler system; resident call system at each bedside and in the bathrooms.

Overhead lifting equipment in every resident room.

Any Other Amenities

One respite bed available for community clients. This is accessed through Home and Community Care.

Visiting Information

Find information on long-term care visitor guidelines.

Please contact staff to learn more about visiting this location.

During influenza season (typically December-March), to help protect patients from the flu, all visitors will be expected to wear a mask in our facilities if they have not had a flu shot. For more information, please read our Influenza Protection Policy.

Provincial policy requires all visitors to be informed:  "Violence, foul language and abusive behaviours are not acceptable. Verbal threats or acts of violence will not be tolerated and may result in removal from this facility and/or prosecution."

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Comox Valley, Strathcona, North Island