Long-term Care Locations

Island Health COVID-19 outbreak updates

Island Health has declared two outbreaks over, while three additional long-term care outbreaks have been declared.

Outbreaks declared over:

Selkirk Seniors Village long-term care home in Victoria

In total, one resident case was attributed to this outbreak. The outbreak remained limited to the third floor of the home.

Selkirk Seniors Village assisted living in Victoria

In total, one resident case was attributed to this outbreak. The outbreak remained limited to the sixth floor of the home.

Island Health declares COVID-19 outbreaks at five long-term care homes

Island Health has declared COVID-19 outbreaks at five long-term care homes.

Aberdeen Hospital long-term care home in Victoria

Two staff members and three residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The outbreak declaration is only for the Lansdowne Unit at this time. Aberdeen Hospital long-term care home is owned and operated by Island Health.

Glenwarren Lodge long-term care home in Victoria

Update to COVID-19 outbreak at Eden Gardens long-term care home

Island Health’s outbreak response has identified one additional case of COVID-19 related to the outbreak which was declared at Eden Gardens long-term care home in Nanaimo.

One elder* has tested positive. The new case was detected through testing performed yesterday. The new elder case is in an individual who was identified as a contact to the original positive staff case and is now isolating. Communication with residents, families and staff is ongoing.

COVID-19 outbreaks at Wexford Creek and Eden Gardens long-term care homes in Nanaimo

Island Health has declared COVID-19 outbreaks at Wexford Creek and Eden Gardens long-term care homes in Nanaimo. One staff person has tested positive for COVID-19 at each site. At this time, no residents are experiencing symptoms. Communication with residents and families is underway.

Wexford Creek is owned and operated by Park Place Seniors Living. The staff member who tested positive is self-isolating at home. The outbreak is limited to one floor within the facility. Admissions, transfers and visitation to the entire site have been stopped.